Issue No. 5: Granada – Where Every Drink Comes With a Free Tapa

Alhambra palace complex illuminated at dusk with Sierra Nevada mountains under a purple sky, Granada, Spain

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Every time we went to Granada, it felt like a spiritual journey. Partially because of how impressive the Alhambra is – inside and seen from above, partially because of the Sierra Nevada view, but mostly because of the unique feeling we get when sitting at a terrace and just soak in the atmosphere.

The Great Expectations of Free Tapas

In Granada, you get a free tapa every time you order a drink. Some places let you pick the tapa; others pick for you. It’s an amazing way to spend your vacation!

The best way to experience this is to go on a Tapas Crawl (“tapear”) and figure out at the end of the day which places had your favourite tapa.

Just remember that this is a gift, not to be requested or judged. If your expectations haven’t been met and you didn’t get the free tapa you were hoping for – or if it’s not as elaborate as you thought it would be, honor the place and order from the paid menu. It will surely be very delicious!

Skewered langoustines layered over sliced potatoes drizzled with oil on a white plate at Chantarela, Spain.

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Spanish pintxos counter — rows of topped bread slices with anchovies, melted cheese, olive skewers and peppers under a glass screen

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Madrid skyline at sunset — Almudena Cathedral dome and spire silhouetted against a fiery orange sky, rooftops stretching to the horizon

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