Spanish Gastronomy

Spanish gastronomy, endless reasons to eat well, because it is tasty, healthy, traditional, creative, varied, because it can be discovered in tapas, because it can be enjoyed in popular restaurants and in haute cuisine… Spanish gastronomy is known all over the world, as shown by the international recognition of Spanish chefs. […] It is also healthy and an example of the Mediterranean diet. The main ingredient is olive oil, the national pride is Iberian ham, and the ideal accompaniment to a dish is Spanish wines. Rioja is Spain’s most widely consumed wine, but you can find more options for your wine menu throughout the country.

Spanish gastronomy is one of the best in the world thanks to the quality and diversity of the products used and is the pride of the country.
It’s hard to argue with the existence of a Spanish national cuisine as a whole. Rather, traditional cuisine is made up of many regional cuisines. Each of them is influenced by the climate, history and their own lifestyle. Nevertheless, it is possible to distinguish the characteristics common to all Spanish cuisines; first of all, Spanish cuisine is relatively simple. The basic ingredients are onions, garlic and peppers. Commonly used herbs, sage and olive oil. Simplicity and quick cooking are also common in the recipes of many regions. Many dishes in the Iberian Peninsula are characterised by cooking methods such as braising in wine, stews with sheep’s cheese or grilling.