Food and drink

MILLIONS claim to follow the famous Mediterranean diet – but experts say most people in Spain don’t actually eat it anymore. The Mediterranean diet has been hailed as a healthy way to eat by many around the world. It is based on traditional cooking, simple ingredients and lifestyles that have defined life in the Mediterranean region for generations. The Mediterranean …

Since Shakespeare’s day, Jerez de la Frontera has been renowned for its sherries. Now, they are served alongside a food culture that has really come into its own. If Falstaff once regaled sherry as bringing good ‘humor’, today he would no doubt wax lyrical about the wonderful mix of Andaluz flavours meeting contemporary creativity in the city.  Read more: Spain’s …

THE Valle de las Pedroches is famous for some of the finest pork in Europe. Finding a restaurant that is truly outstanding can be difficult. COVAP is the local association in Pozoblanco. Jamon Ibérico Karen Bistro, however, is an exception. Unexpected gem Pozoblanco might not be the most beautiful of towns, but its bistro is situated in a charming and …

You are confident that you understand your abilities. café con leche You can also find out more about your cortado? You are in for an amazing treat. Spain has been named as one of the best countries in the world to enjoy a hearty brew – and four spots are ranked among the globe’s best. That’s according to the prestigious …

Expats are driving the increase in supermarket spending in Spain, as supermarket shelves reflect their tastes and culture. Recent research shows that foreigners in Spain spend more on groceries than locals. Spanish supermarkets are stocked with a wide variety of local food: salmorejo, tortillas ready to eat and olives in all shapes and sizes.  Their offerings have changed to better …

MERCADER is a gastronomic enclave located in one the most distinct enclaves within the city of Valencia. It was created as a space in which gastronomy coexists with architecture and social activity.  Mercader is strategically located and serves as a natural gateway to El Cabanyal, one of Valencia’s most distinctive neighbourhoods. This historic fishing area, known for modernist homes and …

Fiona Govan, on a quest to find the best breakfast spot in Madrid discovered that there’s more to Spanish food than tostada or tortilla con tomate. In the past, breakfast in Spain was little more that a coffee with a glass of orange juice or a croissant glazed in sugar. The brunch has become a huge business in Madrid, with …

ChefsForChildren will return in its eighth year. The group brings 60 Michelin-starred chef from all over Spain together to promote healthy eating in children and help families with rare diseases. Spain, the world’s leading gastronomic destination, with over 300 Michelin starred restaurants, is hosting cooking workshops for kids under the slogan “It’s fun to eat healthy.“ Chef Angel Leon of …

SPAIN is not a country that does things by halves. Rooftop bars are a social hotspot all year round. From city pools to cocktails at sky-high altitudes, from cathedral views to sea breeze sunsets. It’s a mix of scenery, ambience and escapism. These elevated spots in Spain prove that the best views in Spain are almost always enjoyed with a …

Two-thirds (two thirds) of the grapes eaten in Spain at midnight to welcome 2026 were grown in Alicante province. It is the Aledo, which is unique in the area. In the Vinalopo Vineyards, paper bags were placed on the bundles during the summer months to maintain their condition. READ MORE Photo: Fiona Govan The grapes have less calories and are …