When we go to a certain travel destination, one of the main factors that we usually consider is their food. Foods or dishes in a certain destination are one ways to know better its culture and tradition. In the place like Costa Brava, you should have to try some of their traditional cuisines, because most of it has an interesting historical background that you will surely be amazed when knowing it.
Tapas—this is a cuisine which is not only enjoyed in Costa Brava but through the entire region of Spain. It is a national pastime with a traditional Spanish cooking. Tapas are actually Spanish style appetizers. Mostly, tapas are eaten mostly with a bite size, but if it has a sauce, a need of casserole is necessary. The tapas foods are considered as a Spanish style of living, if you want to know the Spanish life participating with this honored past time are necessary.
Paella—designated as the national dish of Spain. Most of the Spanish people considered this as a glorious rice dish which originates in the region of Valencia particularly on the Mediterranean coast. The name Paella got it from the pan where it is being prepared, the paellera. Paella is traditionally cooked outdoors, over the open flame. There are various opinions what goes into Paella and what really Paellas have in common, but the best in common about Paella is the short-grain rice.
Jamón Ibérico—one of the most interesting cuisine in the Spanish regions; it is like the Beluga caviar or Kobe beef, the latter is like the same of its kind. Until this recent time, this kind of cuisine is unavailable in the U.S. But as the time goes by, the first Spanish producer, the Embutidos y Jamones Fermin was officially approved by the U.S. Government to export Ibérico to the countries of United States.
There are still lots of traditional dishes to try in Costa Brava, tasting their traditional foods is one way to know better the region.
