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   The weight of history in Spain It is impossible to ignore the evidence of Roman aqueducts, the splendor of Arab architecture in the south, the massive architectural testaments to the imperial centuries when Spain ruled Europe and the New World, or the incomparable richness of the art displayed in the country’s world-class museums... |
Sevilla, Spain. Eating out The tremendous variety of Sevillian cuisine is based around home cooking. The most famous dishes are Flamenco Eggs, Sautéed Kidneys with Sherry, stuffed artichokes and fried fish (the true specialty of the cities of Cádiz, Seville and Málaga). The inhabitants of Seville are not big restaurant goers;nonetheless, the city offers excellent restaurants serving all the specialties of Andalusian,Spanish and international gastronomy. The most popularway to eat in this city is "ir de tapas", eat a series of small dishes of food, usually shared amongst groups of friends. In fact, the majority of culinary customs are based around this tradition. To get to know authentic Sevillian food, th evisitor must taste as many dishes as possible from the wide and varied selection of foods offered in bars and taverns. Salads, Gazpacho,Salmorejo and chopped pork are typical summer dishes which help beat the heat. During Lent, most of the tapas consumed are based around codfish. And throughout the year most bars serve the exquisite ham of the Huelva sierras, the prawns of Sanlúcar and fried fish. These delicacies are washed down with local wines such as Manzanilla, or the product of nearby regions such as Sherry and Montilla or, of course, golden beer. Nearly all of the city's streets contain bars in which the visitor can try tapas. In the Santa Cruz district, a large number of establishments serve some very tasty tapas.The Alfalfa district has a series of open-air bars, very lively during the summer. In Triana,in Betis and nearby streets, a large number of bars and terraces overlook the river.Arenal contains some traditional establishments where the visitors can enjoy fish purchased from nearby fried-fish shops.IThe nearby town of Castillejais famous for a wide range ofdesserts such as Crumbles,Tortes, Sponge Cake and home-style sweets such asSweet Bread Fritters, Pestiños and Gañotes. Spain Incredible Deals - 3 Days, 2 Nights To Palma de Mallorca from Barcelona. Transfer to the airport and departure in regular flight of Spainair to Palma de Mallorca. Includes breakfast & dinner... Book in advance for New Years Eve & Christmas. From 55.000 pesetas! Pullman tours. |
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