Over the last 20 years, I’ve visited Spain more times than I can remember. There are three simple reasons for this: stunning landscapes, friendly locals and fantastic food. Travelling through Spain is what I like to call ‘easy travelling’: the weather is good for most of the year, the food is delicious and affordable, and the people are incredibly welcoming. 

Here are some unmissable dishes that you have to try while you’re in Spain!

• Paella Valenciana. A delicious saffron-based rice dish, traditionally topped with rabbit and chicken in Valencia. 

• Patatas Bravas. Fluffy, fried potatoes with the perfect spicy tomato dipping sauce on the side.

• Jamon. Delicious cured ham, that you’ll see available all over Spain in local markets and supermarkets.

• Churros. Similar to a doughnut, churros are deep-fried sweet batter dipped in sugar or chocolate.

• Croquetas. A popular tapas dish that sees bechamel sauce and ham covered in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden brown.

• Pimientos de Padron. The humble green pepper grilled and served with a sprinkling of salt.

• Gazpacho. A refreshing cold tomato soup served up during the heat of the summer.

• Tortilla. The best start to the day – a thick omelette made with potatoes, chorizo, peppers, onions and whatever else you fancy!

Explore my travel stock photography of Spain

During my time in the country, I’ve collected all sorts of different photos of Spain; from the cities to the countryside. If you’re looking for travel stock photography of Spain, here are some useful links:

General travel stock photography of Spain, try this page: travel stock photography, Spain. For images of Valencia, check out this page: travel stock photography, Valencia, Photographs of Andalucia, you’ll want to go to this page: travel stock photography, Andalucia

If you’re looking for stock travel photography of Europe, you can find location-specific pages at the following links: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, France, or find my worldwide collection on my travel photography homepage.