Bars in the Andalusian city are famed for offering generous free servings of food with most drink orders, but Granada’s mayor has caused concern among locals after suggesting customers “should pay for tapas”.
Most visitors are initially drawn to this wonderful city with the promise of a tour around the Alhambra, the hilltop complex of gardens, palaces and fortifications. But there's so much more to see and do in Granada.
Feeling hungry? The Local asked foodie experts Devour Tours for the top ten perfect tapas to warm yourselves up on an autumn day (even though so far this fall it's still far from cold in most of Spain).
If you thought Spanish food was all paella and pinchos then think again. Get ready as The Local Spain takes you on a mouth-watering tour of some of the country's lesser known but equally fabulous culinary highlights.
What impact has the ongoing pandemic and health crisis in Spain had on the culture of sharing tapas and pintxos? Esme Fox explores how crowding around bars laden with uncovered food is not the done thing anymore.
Turespaña, Spain’s tourism agency, has unveiled plans to promote one of Spain’s most idiosyncratic customs by giving tapas its own day for celebration.
Widely considered to be the country with the highest number of bars per capita, Spain saw an unprecedented 10,000 bars and restaurants close last year.
In this week's The Local List, we take readers on an epic mouth-watering tour of some of Spain's most amazing regional specialities. From lamprey eels to candied fruits and all points in between, there's something here for all taste buds.
