When you buy a property in Spain, you will not only be enjoying the sunshine and the laid-back Spanish lifestyle, but will also have the opportunity to explore the local cuisine. The Spanish love their food and drink and take it very seriously. While it is certainly possible for Brits to enjoy a full English breakfast or traditional Sunday roast in the main resorts, Spanish cuisine remains very traditional and is one of the pleasures of living in this beautiful country.

Breakfast

In Spain, breakfast is a light meal. Spaniards may start the day with a sweet roll and jam, or toast accompanied by cheese or a slice of ham. The drink of choice is a large bowl of café con leche. Throughout Spain, churros are a popular treat. These lightly-fried doughnuts are flavoured with cinnamon or honey.

Lunch

Lunch is the main meal of the day and it is no wonder that the Spanish linger over it and also take a siesta afterwards! After starting with a soup, salad or tortilla, you will move on to the main course, perhaps grilled meat or seafood with chips, accompanied by wine or water. This is followed by a dessert such as flan, a creamy milk pudding, or fruit, and you will finish up with coffee. Restaurants usually charge from between €7 and €10 for a three-course lunch.

Tapas

Tapas are popular in the evenings and at weekends, when you can wander from bar to bar, nibbling a few tapas at each. The menu is varied, but favourites include slices of succulent Serrano ham, wedges of cold tortilla, and meat fritters. Tapas may be accompanied by a cool San Miguel beer, a glass of sangria or a chilled Amontillado sherry.

Dinner

Dinner in Spain is a lighter meal than lunch, perhaps consisting of soup and an omelette, or paella, a delicious combination of rice, shellfish and chicken, flavoured with saffron. The Spanish like to dine late - it is not uncommon to see families sitting down to eat at 10 pm, especially during the summer.

Wherever you are considering buying property in Spain, a little research is sure to unearth excellent local restaurants, and locals are usually only too happy to help with their own recommendations. 

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