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Dining in Spain

Spanish breakfast (desayuno) isn’t a big meal. Many Spanish people will just drink a cup of coffee when they get up and then stop whatever they are doing for breakfast at about 10.30am. This won’t be a big meal and is likely to consist of coffee or hot chocolate and rolls, toast or croissants.

Lunch is the main meal of the day for many Spaniards and can last two or three hours. It is often a three course affair either eaten at home with the family or in a restaurant or bar that offers a ‘menu del día’. This is an inexpensive way to eat as the menu usually offers three courses, bread and a glass or carafe of wine for a fixed price (about 10 euros). There are plenty of restaurants in the local area that display the ‘menu del día’ blackboard outside with the price. There isn’t much choice – you have to eat what the chef’s decided to cook – but it’s a great way to try new dishes!

Spanish bars are not just alcohol serving establishments, but more of a place to socialise and meet friends. It’s not unusual to linger over one cup of coffee for an hour or more whilst watching the comings and goings of people in the street. Bars in any Spanish town are in abundance and it’s not frowned upon for children to play in a bar. It’s also quite acceptable for a woman on their own to sit in a bar – something few women would even consider doing in England!

Dinner (cena) in Spain is a late affair, usually starting between 8.00pm and 9.00pm. It can be anything from a light snack to a meal similar to the lunchtime menu. If you intend to eat at a popular restaurant it’s advisable to book, particularly in the summer months. Check out our restaurant pages for up to the minute details on restaurants, menus, telephone numbers and opening times.

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