https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Save lots of money next time you’re in Spain’s capital with these delicious, free eats you get with every drink you order. https://www.thelocal.es/20180831/top-madrid-bars-serving-free-tapas-one-for-each-barrio Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:08:02 +0200 top-madrid-bars-serving-free-tapas-one-for-each-barrio Bars in the Andalusian city are famed for offering generous free servings of food with most drink orders, but Granada’s mayor has caused concern among locals after suggesting customers “should pay for tapas”.   https://www.thelocal.es/20220412/granada-mayor-causes-shock-by-calling-for-end-of-free-tapas Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:16:53 +0200 granada-mayor-causes-shock-by-calling-for-end-of-free-tapas Most visitors are initially drawn to this wonderful city with the promise of a tour around the Alhambra, the hilltop complex of gardens, palaces and fortifications. But there's so much more to see and do in Granada. https://www.thelocal.es/20180221/six-reasons-to-visit-granada-besides-alhambra Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:18:17 +0100 six-reasons-to-visit-granada-besides-alhambra Feeling hungry? The Local asked foodie experts Devour Tours for the top ten perfect tapas to warm yourselves up on an autumn day (even though so far this fall it's still far from cold in most of Spain). https://www.thelocal.es/20191018/10-cold-weather-spanish-tapas Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:22:52 +0200 10-cold-weather-spanish-tapas If you thought Spanish food was all paella and pinchos then think again. Get ready as The Local Spain takes you on a mouth-watering tour of some of the country's lesser known but equally fabulous culinary highlights. https://www.thelocal.es/20190509/ten-spanish-dishes-to-try-before-you-die Thu, 09 May 2019 19:18:11 +0200 ten-spanish-dishes-to-try-before-you-die What impact has the ongoing pandemic and health crisis in Spain had on the culture of sharing tapas and pintxos? Esme Fox explores how crowding around bars laden with uncovered food is not the done thing anymore. https://www.thelocal.es/20200806/how-has-the-culture-of-tapas-and-pintxos-changed-in-spain-during-the-pandemic Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:33:50 +0200 how-has-the-culture-of-tapas-and-pintxos-changed-in-spain-during-the-pandemic To mark the momentous occasion of World Tapas Day, The Local explores statistics that reveal Spain’s passion for food. https://www.thelocal.es/20200128/the-stats-that-explain-spains-love-affair-with-tapas Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:44:07 +0100 the-stats-that-explain-spains-love-affair-with-tapas Spaniards take the arrival of summer very seriously indeed. Here is The Local's guide to knowing that it is finally on its way. https://www.thelocal.es/20190524/ten-tell-tale-signs-in-spain-that-summer-is-on-its-way Fri, 24 May 2019 12:04:12 +0200 ten-tell-tale-signs-in-spain-that-summer-is-on-its-way Spain's acting Minister of Culture has called for tapas to be given World Heritage status. https://www.thelocal.es/20160601/protect-our-tapas-spain-culture-minister-food-unesco Wed, 01 Jun 2016 18:26:55 +0200 protect-our-tapas-spain-culture-minister-food-unesco Spain has asked Unesco to include its iconic tapas on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. https://www.thelocal.es/20160415/spain-good-tapas-unesco-protection Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:19:42 +0200 spain-good-tapas-unesco-protection Turespaña, Spain’s tourism agency, has unveiled plans to promote one of Spain’s most idiosyncratic customs by giving tapas its own day for celebration. https://www.thelocal.es/20160123/spain-bite-sized-cuisine-gets-ultimate-honour-with-world-tapas-day Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:30:54 +0100 spain-bite-sized-cuisine-gets-ultimate-honour-with-world-tapas-day Long taken for granted as a mere bar snack, Spain's humble tapas has graduated from the neighbourhood cafe to the realm of haute cuisine. https://www.thelocal.es/20150202/humble-snack-goes-gourmet-in-spains-tapas-revolution Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:50:00 +0100 humble-snack-goes-gourmet-in-spains-tapas-revolution Widely considered to be the country with the highest number of bars per capita, Spain saw an unprecedented 10,000 bars and restaurants close last year. https://www.thelocal.es/20140306/record-hangover-10000-bars-close-in-2013 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:38:01 +0100 record-hangover-10000-bars-close-in-2013 A Miami restaurant has taken third place in a Spanish competition to find the best paella on the planet. https://www.thelocal.es/20130916/us-chefs-takes-bronze-in-top-paella-prize Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:36:01 +0200 us-chefs-takes-bronze-in-top-paella-prize The Greek-American food writer Penelope Casas, credited with popularizing Spanish cuisine in the United States, has died aged 70. https://www.thelocal.es/20130819/queen-of-spanish-tapas-penelope-casas-dies Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:28:00 +0200 queen-of-spanish-tapas-penelope-casas-dies In this week's The Local List, we take readers on an epic mouth-watering tour of some of Spain's most amazing regional specialities. From lamprey eels to candied fruits and all points in between, there's something here for all taste buds. https://www.thelocal.es/20130724/tasty-spain-top-regional-food-and-drink Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:05:00 +0200 tasty-spain-top-regional-food-and-drink