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15 of the Dreamiest Romantic Restaurants in Spain

Antique train cars, indoor orchid jungles, seaside sunset terraces… the romance of eating in Spain is enough to make anyone fall in love! Whether it’s to celebrate Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or the simple fact that it’s Friday, these 15 romantic restaurants in Spain will have you swooning.

How to Spot a Tourist in a Spanish Restaurant

Amy Bingham

A tourist. It’s that thing we all hope never to be labeled. It’s a word that conjures images of Hawaiian shirts and fanny packs, awkwardness and social faux pas. It’s a label given to restaurants that are overpriced and unauthentic. It’s a haze that hangs over those parts of downtown...

A Local’s Rules for How to Spot a Great Restaurant in Spain

Amy Bingham

With more bars per capita than any other country in the world, Spain is definitely not lacking in eating options. In fact, the sheer number of bars and restaurants in Spain can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Which one should I choose? How can I know I’m picking a...

Spain Dining Guide: Where Do We Eat and Drink in Spain?

Amy Bingham

Spain has a tendency to break every rule when it comes to dining and drinking. Bars here are an ideal spot for breakfast, cafés always serve beer and pubs are perfect places to have an authentic meal.

Spain Dining Guide: Spanish Restaurant Etiquette

Amy Bingham

Do I sit? Or should I stand? Shall I wave? Or could I shout? And am I supposed to leave a tip?! It took months of living in Spain before I figured out the answers to these seemingly straightforward questions on Spanish restaurant etiquette.

Spain Dining Guide: Spanish Menu Terminology

Amy Bingham

Menus in Spain can be anything but straightforward. With strict social norms on when to eat, which type of foods and in which sizes, ordering at a restaurant can sometimes be downright difficult. But a few key Spanish words and bit of menu decoding and the joys of Spanish cuisine...