Spain is a nation where food is taken seriously and has become something of a culinary powerhouse in recent years, with some of the most inventive food in the world being produced in its many Michelin starred restaurants. 

Your Euro's will go much further if you fill up on the famous Spanish speciality of tapas. Tapas are small portions of food traditionally served up for free with a drink in a bar. Most bars have a speciality of their own, it could be anything from olives to ham to meatballs to squid and Spanish omelette – whatever you get, it's usually delicious. Tapas are rarely free these days but still make a cheap and tasty snack. You may also come across raciones, which are larger plates of tapas – perfect if you’re feeling hungry or as a sharing plate.

When sampling the tapas, it would be a shame not to try some of the country’s excellent wines. Spain has many famous wine producing regions, not least La Rioja and Ribero del Duero. If you’re celebrating, the Spanish equivalent of Champagne is cava, a delicious sparkling wine from the Catalan region.