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More than just a caña – craft beer on the Costa Blanca

On April 9, 2022September 18, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain1 Comment

There's a lot more to Spanish beer that just lager. We sampled the craft beer revolution at Cervezas Althaia on the Costa Blanca.

How to buy the best Manchego cheese – one of the great tastes of Spain

On December 19, 2021January 23, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in SpainLeave a comment

Manchego cheese is a famous taste of Spain. It has a special flavour - but how do you know you're buying genuine manchego? Here's my guide.

How to order the best seafood in Spain

On November 25, 2018January 13, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain2 Comments

Fresh seafood, perhaps with a chilled glass of white wine, is one of the best things about Spanish eating. Here's how to find your way round a seafood menu, with English translations

Dining at Hemingway’s table at the oldest restaurant in the world

On November 10, 2018September 18, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain, Great places to visit in Spain2 Comments

The oldest restaurant in the world has been serving meals in Madrid for almost three centuries. And over the years, they've had some interesting guests...

A guide to the best of Spanish cold meats

On March 17, 2018November 11, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain1 Comment

Spain has a great regional tradition for cold meats . Every part of the country seems to have its own speciality. Here's a guide.

The threat to almond blossom time on the Costa Blanca

On March 9, 2018January 11, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain, Things to do and see around Villajoyosa1 Comment

Almond blossom is one of the springtime sights on the Costa Blanca. But its future is threatened by a pest attacking the almond trees. And so far, there's no cure.

Villajoyosa: Spain’s capital of chocolate!

On January 25, 2018December 30, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in SpainLeave a comment

To say Villajoyosa is famous for chocolate is a bit of an understatement. Not many places can boast three working chocolate factories. Go on a visit and sample the product!

How to order the best meat in Spain

On January 18, 2018September 27, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain3 Comments

How to find your way round a meat menu in Spain. What to order, the different cuts of meat and styles of cooking. Everything from the most expensive steak to pigs trotters!

How to order the best fish in Spain

On January 5, 2018January 31, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain3 Comments

There's a bewildering variety of fish on offer in Spanish restaurants. So which do you go for? Here's a handy translation guide to the fish you'll find on Costa Blanca menus, or at the pescaderia in the supermarket.

More than just paella; choosing the best Spanish rice dishes

On January 4, 2018January 26, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain4 Comments

Paella may be the most famous dish on a Spanish menu. But the Comunidad Valenciana is its real home. Here's how to choose the best rice dishes from the rich variety on offer.

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