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\"Tapas
Tapas describes small dishes of food. They can range from a bowl of almonds to a plate of seasoned mussels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The restaurant scene in Spain comes alive late in the evening when American chefs have already swept the floor and hung their hats. The daily <\/span>siesta<\/span><\/a> indicates that shops and business are closed until 5 pm while bars and restaurants stay closed until 8 pm. Contrary to popular opinion, Spain\u2019s sleepy habit isn\u2019t a commentary on the laid-back nature of its population, but a result of the country\u2019s irregular time zone. The sun rises and sets later compared to <\/span>countries<\/span><\/a> in its region, so decades of <\/span>Spanish<\/span><\/a> citizens were forced to improvise. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tapas, Explained <\/span><\/h2>\n

American tapas restaurants and tourist destinations in Barcelona describe the tapas experience as \u201csmall plates to be shared.\u201d While tapas are indeed small plates of food, these restaurants defeat the spirit and purpose of the culture. Many of these establishments charge through the roof for tapas, but locals know that diners can typically receive small plates for no charge at all. Simply order a beer at a bar, and a waiter will bring you a small dish of anchoas en vinagre (pickled anchovies). <\/span><\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t manage to find tapas for free, a typical plate can cost around $3. Frugal traveler tip: Avoid ordering seafood, which can cost up to $15 per plate. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other Names for Tapas Dishes<\/span><\/h2>\n

When traveling through Spain, it\u2019s important to understand the difference between tapas and other forms of commonly served meals. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tapas is the general name for small dishes of food. They can range from a bowl of almonds to a plate of seasoned mussels. <\/span><\/p>\n

On a menu, you might find dishes marked as \u201craciones\u201d. These are simply tapas, made for two. Perfect for the hungry traveler, raciones provide diners with more food to share with friends. <\/span><\/p>\n

A concept that originates from the Basque region of Spain, Pinchos are mouth-sized tapas served on top of bread. Sometimes referred to as \u201cMontaditos,\u201d Pinchos are the perfect food to pair with wine or late night cocktails. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, platos combinados is the name given to a charcuterie board. Platos combinados offer a variety of meats, cheeses, and vegetables on one large plate, perfect for the indecisive tourist! <\/span><\/p>\n

Visit Spain With AESU!<\/b><\/h1>\n

AESU <\/b>offers unique, thrilling travel programs for <\/span>college students and young professionals<\/span><\/a> at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal\u2014designed just for people your own age. We are also able to design custom tours just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n

AESU offers several trips to<\/span> Spain<\/b>, including: <\/span>Euro Explorer<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Continental<\/span><\/a>. Explore Spain and its spectacular landscapes. Try a variety of <\/span>authentic Spanish tapas and delicacies<\/b> from all over the country!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions or want help booking your <\/span>Spain <\/b>adventure, please contact <\/span>AESU <\/b>by calling <\/span>800-638-7640<\/b>, or fill out the <\/span>contact form<\/span><\/a> found on our website!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The restaurant scene in Spain comes alive late in the evening when American chefs have already swept the floor and hung their hats. The daily siesta indicates that shops and business are closed until 5 pm while bars and restaurants stay closed until 8 pm. 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