subject: Travel Spain: Culinary Magic On The Costa Del Sol [print this page] Believe it or not the South of Spain or Andaluca is home to the most nutritionally healthy foods on the planet. Andalucan cooking is inspired by a blend of cultures, such as oriental and Middle Eastern tastes. Because Andaluca was under Moorish rule for almost 800 years, it left behind a distinct culinary heritage thats famous the world over.
In the South of Spain you will find creative uses for specific spices and herbs, oranges and other tropical fruits included in main dishes, almonds and cinnamon served with meat and extra Virgin Olive Oil as the foundation for flavor everywhere.
Andaluca is one of the largest producers of Olive Oil in the world. Walk into any bar along the Costa del Sol and your drinks will be accompanied with a bowl of Olives - not exactly the peanuts or pretzels you might have expected! But whats truly unique is not all olives have the same flavor, it seems here everyone loves to blend new herbs and spices to make them their own.
Some more interesting cuisine found in the south of Spain is a breakfast item called Pan con tomate y aceite toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes and drizzled with olive oil. A very interesting addition to your morning coffee indeed!
How about some authentic Gazpacho? If youre a fan, you can thank Andaluca for its creation. Translated Gazpacho means soaked bread back in the day it was actually considered peasant food and consisted of break, olive oil and crushed garlic. As the dish travelled across the globe it picked up many different variations; however it still remains in its original form in the South of Spain.
If culinary is your main attraction, you might want to consider the many tapas and wine tasting tours held throughout the south. For example:
The Ronda and El Tajo Gorge Day Trip starting in Malaga
On this trip you will explore Ronda, a small city located high in the mountains. From Malaga its a hour and half drive through some beautiful country side. Up and up you go to the peak of a mountain where Ronda is situated. You can enjoy a Tapas tour, allowing you to explore the many flavors of Andaluca cuisine.
Private Malaga Sightseeing Tour with Tapas
Joining this excursion you will be accompanied by a food guide to explore the main attractions in Malaga. You will also experience a sort of tapa hopping, as opposed to bar hopping or pub crawling. You can explore and eat to your hearts content for five hours.
Of course we cant leave without mentioning the most famous of dishes across Spain the Paella. There are many varieties of flavors available when choosing the perfect Paella. They even have vegetarian Paellas so everyone can enjoy the unique blend of flavors found in the rice. You can order seafood Paella, which is most, recommended, or even a hearty helping of meat Paella. At most restaurants the menu item will always state for two persons, this is one hell of a dish and requires some time to make. But if youre lucky, youll find a great little place that offers a tapas Paella for a nice sample.
If you plan on travelling to the South of Spain, Malaga Airport will be your destination. Here you will find plenty of Airport Shuttles ready and willing to bring you to your coastal lodgings.
by: Sonia Allende Garcia
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