Gastronomy in Spain

TAPAS FROM SPAIN TO THE REST OF THE WORLD

Tapas are amongst the most cherished of our gastronomic traditions. Tapas have become a hallmark of the Spain Brand throughout the world and they are a delicious and surprising way to taste our products. If you visit Spain, you really have to try some tapas. With over 70 years of history, tapas have become much more than simple cuisine. Tapas are small aperitifs you order befo- re lunch and which usually accompany a

drink (generally wine or beer). One of the most common is a bite-size piece of Spanish omelette. You can ask for one in any bar! The Basque Country is renowned for the tradition of eating based on "pin- txos" and "txikiteo". Pintxos are small finger foods, often hau- te cuisine, accompanied by small glasses of redwine called "txikitos", typical of Bas- que gastronomy. You can also accompany your "pintxo" with a "zurito", the Basque name for a small or half-glass of beer.

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