What better way to experience Spanish culture than mixing with locals & laughing over a tapa or two? This guide shares plenty of explanations, tips & tricks to make the most of meals on your own in Spain.
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Terms & types
Tapas come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes & styles; one size does not fit all. Essential vocabulary helps decipher the menu, then learn why Spaniards eat later than their European neighbors. Next, this guide takes you through the entire ordering process step-by-step with ten essential points of what to expect in any standard bar. You’ll be able to navigate like a pro with a bit of practice!
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Classics & local specialties
Several varieties of regional cuisine exist throughout the country, but many once-local tapas have become so popular that they are available almost everywhere. Covering over 20 classics, your own tapas journey should begin with these standards. Of course, pork products & olive oil reign supreme in Spain; this guide explains why jamón ibérico is worth its weight in gold as well as how olives & their oil are produced for us to enjoy.
Brief city sections —including Barcelona, Madrid, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada & Sevilla— reveal some of the must-eat items considered special from those areas. Tourism may have generated a lot of overlap, but some tapas just taste better in their place of origin.
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Unique content
Plenty of maps & diagrams help explain where that tasty tapa comes from, but the most valuable resource this guide provides is that each & every tapa is accompanied by a photo… a visual guide to the best of Spain’s tapas scene. All guides have been optimized for handheld devices such as tablets & even cell phones. As seen in the screen captures below, our clean & spacious design is easy to read & use.
- Format: PDF, A5 portrait, 57 pages (file size 9.4 Mb). Designed for digital viewing. Released Jan 2025. This guide may not be redistributed or resold.
- Duration: That’s all up to your appetite!
- Price: USD 6.99 via PayPal (taxes included). You will receive a link by email to download the PDF file after payment is processed. Our contact information is also included if you need assistance.
Caveat: This guide does not recommend specific establishments —the internet is the best source for up-to-the-minute suggestions— nor does it attempt to cover the exciting but quick-changing trends of the Basque Country. Those are full-time jobs, so consider this guide a source of general information & orientation for wherever you visit in Spain. If you’d like to read a sample of the text, head to the Tapas Tips post.
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