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The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Spanish pronunciation: [esˈtaðjo sanˈtjaɣo βernaˈβeu]) is an all-seater football stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators.

The legendary stadium of Santiago Bernabéu, home to Real Madrid, is the city’s most popular tourist attraction, ahead of the Prado Museum! The tour includes a visit of the changing rooms, the presidential balcony, the stands, the substitutes’ and coaches’ benches, the press room, Read the rest of this entry »

The Hotel Arts Barcelona is one of the most recognized and famous hotels of the city known for being in the Olympic Port Torres Mapfre.

The Hotel Arts offers 5 star luxury cataloging what we have one of the best hotels in Barcelona, from the Hotel Arts, you can enjoy Read the rest of this entry »

Address: Pau Claris, 150, 08009 Barcelona, Spain and Canary Islands

The Claris hotel Barcelona, a member of Design Hotels™, is the reference for absolutely luxury five star hotels in the very heart of Barcelona. Its good location gives the opportunity to visit the Pasco de Gracia, Read the rest of this entry »

One thing you can say about the Spanish is they certainly know how to enjoy themselves.

And, I’m sure you’ll agree that one of life’s greatest pleasures is enjoying fabulous food, isn’t it?

But participating in the delights of the table can often leave you feeling guilty because you know most of the ingredients weren’t good for your health. Read the rest of this entry »

The current success that Spanish cuisine and its pantry are experiencing all over the world is based on the fact that the best raw materials have always been selected in order to achieve a quality traditional gastronomy. Cold cuts are one of its cornerstones, inherited from a long tradition in animal slaughtering, with an ample variety, seeing as, depending on its preservation, they can be presented cured, dry and semidry, cooked or cooked and smoked. Dairy products are also important, be them milk (cow, goat, sheep or a mixture, either raw or pasteurised) or cheese, which de pending on its previous composition, it can be creamy, soft, medium or hard.

Though, olive oil is the brightest star, the “chief of the kitchen”. There are many varieties of  olives, but perhaps the best known ones are the Picual, Picuda, Cornicabra, Empeltre, Arbequina, Farga, Blanqueta, Manzanilla and Hojiblanca. Olive oil is used in many ways, as a means of cooking, as a nutrient, to preserve the product of the slaughter as well as for confectionary. Read the rest of this entry »

Food and Drink are very important in Spain, and both are relatively cheap and substantial. The Spanish Traditional food of Tapas, Serrano Ham and Paella are a good way to sample traditional food, normally found in small bars and served at anytime of the day. Wine in Spain is more popular than anything else but there is still a large selection of beer (of course the infamous San Miguel).Spanish Brandy is also very popular especially with a coffee in the mornings.Coffee is drunk in Spain in large quantities.

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While Spain’s gastronomy is typically referred to as “Mediterranean,” the geographical, cultural, weather and even historical differences throughout Spain’s distinct regions result in gastronomic differences as well.

The traditional food of Andalucía boasts tons of Islamic influence, Read the rest of this entry »

One thing is certain in Spain. There’s no reason to go hungry. Restaurants of every variety, food venders, and food markets are almost everywhere in the inner cities. At regular intervals along the regional highways of Spain, one can find roadside restaurants.

In my mind, what makes Spanish cuisine special is its freshness, regional dishes, and the plentiful availability of quality seafood. Go into any major food market in Spain and you will see a huge variety of produce.
Finding the best restaurants:
The general rule of thumb for finding the best places to eat in Spain\ is to go to restaurants with Spanish- only menus, but this rule is not universally correct.

In my experience, you are more likely to find the better eats in establishments frequented by the natives than in the ones strictly targeting English-speaking tourists. Interestingly, some of my best meals for the price have been from those roadside restaurants. One of my best meals was from a restaurant attached to a hostal (Hostal del Senglar near Poblet), and though the pleasant staff spoke almost no English, they surprised us with menus translated into English.
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Spain is known for its cuisine which is very varied because of the different regions in Spain. However, there are a few staple Spanish food that is common to all regions, and food that you probably heard of and tasted in your own country.

Jamon Serrano is a country ham that is Spanish in flavor through and through. Spaniards love this particular food so much that you will never have a difficult time finding some to taste. Jamon serrano is available in most stores, grocers, delicatessens, bars, and restaurants.

Tapas is Spain’s version of an appetizer sampler dish, that is putting it in layman’s terms. It is a bit more elaborate though because it will have dips, canapés, fish, eggs, vegetables, and cheese. These tapas are usually accompanied by a glass of wine, and can actually be a meal in itself.

Paella is a Spanish dish that is cooked and served in a paella dish. There are so many versions of paella, that it has become a chef’s option on toppings for his paella. The main ingredient and flavor of the paella comes from saffron. Read the rest of this entry »

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