The food and drinks in Spain are without a doubt a fantastic sensation for the taste buds. You can choose from cheeses, tapas, paellas and an abundance of sea food. The Arab presence made a lasting impact on the cuisine of Southern Spain. Rice, lemons, oranges, olives and vines were introduced, as well as many new vegetables and spices. Typically today are barbecued meats, sauces flavoured with cumin or saffron and sweets made from crushed almonds. Tomatoes and peppers are much used. Local sherry vinegars are used for dressing salads. The region is famous for its grilled fish, especially sardines, and deep-fried calamares (squid). Quality ham and pork are used widely in sausages; and in the mountains, stews of tripe or chickpeas are common in fare. Tapas were invented in Andalusia and a wide variety of them is till served throughout the region.
