Gastronomy

Spain and wine go hand in hand, with vineyard landscapes that run from cool Atlantic shores to sun‑baked southern hills. Ask several locals about the best wine routes in Spain, and you will get very different answers, with some swearing by elegant reds, others loyal to crisp coastal whites.

If you’ve already ticked off churros and flan, it’s time to go regional. Across Spain, you’ll find festival pastries, creamy classics and delicate almond sweets that locals adore but many visitors never spot.

Christmas in Spain is a long, food‑centred season running from Nochebuena through Christmas Day to Reyes. Families linger over traditional Christmas food in Spain with long lunches and generous starters, roasts and shellfish.

The chestnut festivals in Spain tend to come alive from the last two weeks of October through All Saints’ Day on 1st November.

Late October in Spain smells of roasting castañas and warm sugar. Bakery windows fill with inviting treats, while street braziers serve hot boniatos and cups of thick chocolate.

What is the best Spanish cheese? Spain is home to a wide variety of cheeses, each with its own flavour, history and region of origin.

Food is practically a way of life in Spain, with a culinary heritage that goes back centuries. The country's gastronomy is incredibly varied, and you'll find that so much of the local culture is best understood through what's cooking in the kitchen.

Spain has long been known for its gastronomy and while it might not get as much attention as the beaches and tourist resorts, it is a vital part of both Spanish culture and the tourism industry.

The summer is finished, but that doesnt mean that the opportunities for a holidy are past. With a bank holiday coming up at the end of the month, there will be the perfect opportunity for a getaway. How about a road trip?

If you are a foodie and an adventurous person or just love to try new dishes and experience new types of cuisine, you are overdue a visit to one of the best Portuguese restaurants in the Spanish capital.