Spanish garlic soup – with poached egg
A simple soup with Spanish roots and a rumbling, addictive garlic flavor that feels like a bit of a luxury when optimized with a poached egg on top.
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Escalivada – oven baked vegetables in olive oil
Here’s a tapa of the late summer harvest of grilled red peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant and garlic. The dish has an obvious affinity with the Provençal ratatouille.
Guide to Spanish sherry and food to match
Do you know the 10 different types of sherry you can get anywhere in Spanish bars? Here’s an overview of both the dry and sweet ones and which dishes they go well with.
Guide to Valencia: Culture, Mediterranean vibe and hip city vibe
Valencia is a wonderful mix of exciting architecture, art, green spaces and great food. Here you’ll find vibrant city life and relaxation on long stretches of sandy beaches.
Guide to El Cabanyal Valencia: Charming and cool fishing neighborhood
Colorful tiled facades, great tapas bars, art and its own beach. Valencia’s former fishing district is now a vibrant neighborhood where local traditions meet hip creativity.
Tren dels Llacs: Catalonia’s most beautiful train journey
Hop on the historic train in the Pre-Pyrenees, just an hour from Barcelona. Enjoy panoramic views of crystal clear lakes, deep gorges and lush valleys as the train rumbles through mountains, bridges and tunnels.
Agua de Valencia recipe: Delicious drink with cava and freshly squeezed oranges
Agua de Valencia is a lovely Spanish drink with cava for summer cosy moments and garden parties. The refreshing drink originates from Valencia and consists of sweet, fresh oranges, bubbly cava and a little kick of gin and vodka.
Ruzafa: A day in Valencia’s hippest neighborhood
Unleash your inner bohemian in Valencia’s multicultural Ruzafa neighborhood, where artists, hipsters and flippers gather. Here you can breathe in the local vibe at sidewalk cafes and restaurants, shop for vintage finds and modern design, and browse art.
Go sherry tasting in Jerez de la Frontera
The Andalusian city of Jerez de la Frontera is the capital of sherry. Take a tour of one or more of the city’s many bodegas, get an inside look at production and taste the Spanish national drink.
The Prado Museum in Madrid: World-class art
The Prado Museum houses one of the world’s largest art collections and is a must-see when in Madrid. Take your time to explore the famous collection of Spanish and European paintings.