Spanish Cuisine

Seafood Paella

Paella is the signature dish of Valencia. Its name comes from the Latin 'patella' (pan). Originally a rural workers' dish of rice, vegetables and whatever meat was available, saffron turns it golden and makes it Spain's national dish.

Tortilla Española

Tortilla Española is Spain's most essential dish. Legend says it was created in the 19th century by a Navarran housewife for General Tomás de Zumalacárregui. Every Spanish household has its own version, making it the undisputed national dish.

Gazpacho

Gazpacho is Andalusia's essential cold soup for summer. Its roots lie in a Roman bread-garlic-vinegar soup; tomatoes were added after Columbus. In Spanish summers exceeding 30°C, it is a refreshing tradition.