| Spain is well known for its many tasty contributions | | | | location between some of the country's richest |
| to the global cookbook. Among the traditional | | | | arable land and the Mediterranean," the Guardian |
| epicurean delights available to those enjoying luxury | | | | recently claimed. The publication made note of the |
| holidays in Spain are paella, chorizo, Manchego cheese, | | | | mussels at La Mejillonera, opposite the Episcopal |
| olives, empanadas, turron, paprika, patatas bravas, | | | | palace, which come with cumin and chilli "like you'd |
| rioja wine and of course lots of seafood. | | | | find in Morocco" and a "lovely" lemon sauce. |
| Those who have been on family holidays to Murcia | | | | Other tapas restaurants that are likely to tickle your |
| will already be aware that the cuisine in this region of | | | | tastebuds in the best possible way in Murcia include |
| Spain is second to none - however, they may not be | | | | Los Zagales - which, according to the newspaper, not |
| aware that much of what they have eaten in Murcia | | | | only serves a tasty crunchy Russian salad but comes |
| has strong associations with the south-eastern region | | | | complete with friendly locals. If you want to eat in |
| of Spain. | | | | typical Spanish style then make a night of your |
| Paprika, capers, cheese, rice and apricots all have a | | | | evening meal and hop from bar to bar trying a |
| distinct link with Murcia - Market Uno notes that | | | | different plate of tapas at each one. |
| capers have been a crucial part of Murcian cooking | | | | Recommended bars in Murcia include Plaza de las |
| since the 16th century. Those who wish to try out | | | | Flores, El Bolito, La Tapa, Las Viandas, Las Mulas, |
| the tantalising flavours of Murcian fare while they are | | | | Pepico del Tio Gines and Casa Perela - which serves |
| on a villa holiday in Spain may wish to visit some of | | | | wild mushrooms sauteed in olive oil and garlic shoots, |
| the following Murcia eateries. | | | | suckling pig and of course paella. However, if moving |
| A great thing about eating in Murcia is that much of | | | | around between courses is not your style and you |
| the food is grown locally, so you can look forward to | | | | wish to eat at one restaurant, then Murcia has many |
| fat juicy red tomatoes in your salad. A great cafe to | | | | beautiful bistros to choose from. |
| visit if you would like a view while you dine is | | | | For quick service, the Spanish Airport Guide |
| Cafeteria Catedral in the city centre. Described as | | | | recommends Rincon de Pepe, famous for its |
| "lovely" by Viva Murcia, you can enjoy your typically | | | | Paparajotes dessert - made with the leaves of lemon |
| Spanish lunch while observing the daily comings and | | | | trees. If you are enjoying a luxury holiday in Spain |
| goings of life in the square outside the entrance to | | | | then the guide suggests a trip to the 17th century |
| the cathedral. | | | | wine bodega turned restaurant Palacete Rural La |
| However - Spanish food is not all that is on offer in | | | | Seda for a modern meal made with local ingredients. |
| Murcia, with the Italian-style Il Caffe Di Roma serving | | | | Finally, Murcia is famous for its regional wine and so |
| up Mediterranean cuisine from both Spain and Italy. | | | | do make sure to try some during your Spanish |
| Family holidays in Spain would hardly be complete | | | | holiday. The Airport Guide notes that Restaurante El |
| without some traditional tapas meals and those on | | | | Sordo in the Murcian valley of Ricote offers traditional |
| family holidays in Murcia are all the more fortunate in | | | | and creative cuisine served in "very generous" |
| this sense. | | | | portions, which can be washed down with locally |
| "Spanish chefs in the know acknowledge that Murcia | | | | made house wine. |
| is home to Spain's best tapas, a result of the city's | | | | |