Typical Spanish food can be found all
over the country, however top tourist destinations such as Costa Brava and Costa
del Sol have turned all existing traditions upside down. Meaning that drinks are
generally more expensive (about double) and it is difficult to find proper
Spanish food in the tourist centers. However you will get
Schnitzel, original English breakfast, Pizza, Donair, and frozen fish. However,
if you are prepared to look a little harder, then even in the busiest tourist
towns, you can find some exceptional traditional Spanish restaurants.
If you are
on the coast then think fish and seafood and you wont be disappointed. A country
of large geographical and cultural diversity, Spain is sometimes a surprise to
people who know its reputation for great beach holidays. There is everything
from lush meadows , snowy mountains, huge marsh and salines and deserts in the
south east.
There are many different kinds of
tourist accommodations in Spain, ranging from hotels, pensions, rented villas, to
campings or even monasteries. If you are looking for a more homely sort of
accommodation then it is recommended that you look for a Casa Rural. A Casa
Rural is the equivalent to a Bed and Breakfast or a Gîtes. Not all houses are
situated in the countryside, as the name implies. Some are situated in the
smaller Spanish towns. Casa Rurals, throughout Spain, vary in quality and price. In some
regions, like Galicia, they are strictly controlled and inspected. Other
regions are not so though in their regulations. |
Spain (España) is a country at
the Mediterranean Sea in the south of Europe, sharing the Iberian Peninsula with
Portugal at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea. Spain is the home of
capital Madrid and coastal city Barcelona. It's well known for running with
bulls at Pamplona and the flamenco, originating from Seville.