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Real Food Experiences in Spain

In this episode, Abbey tells us about how she first fell in love with Spain when she was a child – and what keeps drawing her back.

An example of a typical dinner in Zamora, Spain. Photo by Abbey Algiers.

She tells us about visiting Zamora during Holy Week, a yoga retreat in Cadiz, and trips with her husband to Pamplona and San Sebastian.

One of the many processions during Holy Week in Zamora, Spain. Photo by Abbey Algiers.

In Madrid, she describes some of the varied neighborhoods and food options there, including the tapas experience.

Abbey has also walked the Camino where she experienced the Pilgrim Menu, a special option for those walking the paths. But she also tells us about very local food and drink options even if you aren’t doing the Camino.

Husband-and-wife owners of an alberque (hostel) along the Camino. Photo by Abbey Algiers.

At the end of our conversation, I asked Abbey three questions: 1. What one food do you recommend someone have when in Spain? 2. What one drink do you recommend they have? 3. If one could only visit one city in Spain, which one should it be? See what her surprising answers were.

Hungry for more? Learn about Pintxos in Spain.

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Here are links to Abbey’s articles about the experiences she tells us about in the podcast:

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