It's worth mentioning that Spanish restaurants in general, are very child friendly and it's very common to see children dining out with their parents until late in the evening.

No piece about Spanish Gastronomy would be complete without mentioning Paella. Generally regarded as the national dish (at least by the British!), it actually originates from the Valencian region. Made from locally grown rice and traditionally cooked over an open fire, it's available in many varieties. Chicken and rabbit is considered by the purists as The Valencian Paella, but equally popular are mixed versions with seafood or sometimes chicken on its own. The basic ingredients are usually the same. Rice, broad beans, meat or fish, olive oil and snails are cooked together in a wide shallow pan (La Paella). Saffron is added which gives the rice its distinctive yellow colour and then rosemary branches to add extra flavour. The finished dish is garnished with pieces of fresh lemon and is best eaten straight from the pan.

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