Tapas

If you visit Spain, you will probably get a taste of huge variety great Spanish tapas you can find in different regions in Spain. These days it is in various countries even possible to enjoy tapas in Spanish restaurants or buy Spanish tapas in the supermarket. On the internet you can find thousands of recipes so that you can make your own Spanish tapas at home.

The regions in Spain are well known for different specialties due to their location. Regions that are located near the coast use more seafood in their tapas than regions that are located more inland, but a large variety of tapas you can find in many places Spain.

There exist many different stories about the origin of the Spanish tapas. Some people say that tapas used to be given to soldiers during the civil war so that they didn’t got drunk and annoying.

Others say that tapas used to serve to put on top of your glass to make sure no insects could fly into your drink.

According to another story, King Alfonso the Wise recovered after an illness from drinking wine with small dishes between different meals. He gave the order to bar owners that they all should serve some small snacks with a wine.

Many stories, but a fact is that tapas are very popular in Spain and nowadays also in some other countries. A tapas tour is an ideal way to get to know Valencia!

For more information and to book a tour click on tapas tour Valencia.