I. Dining places
In Spain, there are many places to eat, besides restaurants, there are many pubs, cafes, bars, fast food restaurants (such as McDonald's and KFC) and so on. Usually, most restaurants in Spain can provide set meals, and the price is relatively cheap.
Second, Spanish food.
The Spaniard is one of the most critical people in the world. Spanish cuisine is rich in variety and exquisite in practice, and most people in China who travel to Spain can accept Spanish cuisine. Spain is rich in vegetables, fruits, seafood and beef and mutton with high quality. When dining in a Spanish restaurant, you may wish to order some local specialties, such as sea fish, seafood, roast mutton, roast lamb chops, roast leg of lamb, roast steak, roast oxtail, paella and so on. Of course, don't forget to order some authentic local snacks before ordering the main course: ham, cheese, sausage, potato omelet, fried fish, fried squid rings and so on. Spanish wine is indispensable for a Spanish dinner, such as dry red wine, white wine, sherry, brandy and fruit-based after-dinner wine.
Third, the meal time.
There is a big difference between Spanish meal time and China meal time. Breakfast is usually between 7: 00 and 8: 00, mainly fruit juice, coffee, biscuits and pasta.
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Lunch time is usually between 13: 00 and 15: 30. Before meals, people usually drink some aperitif with dried fruit, ham, cheese, potato omelet, fried fish and so on. The first course of lunch is usually vegetables or soup, and the main course is fish or meat. For dessert, Spaniards have the habit of smoking cigars and drinking wine after dinner.
Dinner time is generally from 20: 30 to 23: 00, and some restaurants are not open until 2 1: 00. Dinner is lighter than lunch, but it is also rich. In addition, some Spaniards have the habit of eating snacks between10: 30-1:00 and around 18: 00.
Fourth, the cost of meals.
The price of a beer, a drink or a cup of coffee in a Spanish bar or cafe is about 1.5-5 euros. A breakfast (including coffee, bread and juice) in a low-end cafe or bar costs about 2-5 euros.
Package price (including appetizer or soup, main course, dessert, beverage or wine, bread, etc.). ) In low-end restaurants, it is about 6- 10 Euro; The price of a snack in fast food restaurants (such as McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, etc.). ) It is about 5- 10 Euro.
If you order in a restaurant, the price will depend on the level of the restaurant and the food you order. In mid-range restaurants, the average consumption per person is about 20-40 euros; In high-end restaurants, the per capita spending is generally 40- 100 euros.
Five, dining etiquette