--- title: Blog - TourTailors | cuisine (2) description: cuisine | (2) --- [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/tourtailors.svg)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TourTailors_Logo_Cores.png)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us/) [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Blog #### [5 REASONS TO VISIT SPAIN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain) Spain [![5 Reasons to visit Spain](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/5%20Reasons%20to%20visit%20Spain%20-%20Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain) [Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn/) is the second largest country in the European Union and covers about 85% of the Iberian Peninsula, a region it shares with Portugal. The mere mention of the name of the country may evoke a variety of mental... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain) #### [DISCOVER SPAIN'S CULINARY HUBS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-spains-culinary-hubs) Spain [![Tapas and pintxos](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Discover%20Spains%20culinary%20hubs%20-%20Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-spains-culinary-hubs) If there’s one thing that [Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/spain-from-tip-to-toe/) is known for around the world is for [its food](https://tourtailors.com/tours/food-and-wines-of-northern-spain/)! Far from being the only attraction, food definitely plays a massively important role in the Spanish culture, and it is impossible to remain... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-spains-culinary-hubs) #### [DOURO VALLEY: ONE OF THE BEST WINE DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) Portugal [![Douro Valley](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/Douro%20Valley%20One%20of%20the%20best%20wine%20destinations%20in%20the%20world/iStock-518590146-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) If you have ever heard of the Douro Valley, it is probably because of the excellent quality wine that is produced here. However, this region is not only known for its countless vineyards, wineries and estates, but also... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-one-of-the-best-wine-destinations-in-the-world) #### [WHY FALL IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-visit-portugal) Portugal [![Portuguese vineyards](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/maksym-kaharlytskyi-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-visit-portugal) Autumn is a very romantic, unique and enigmatic season [in Portugal](https://www.portugaltrails.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/). The vegetation changes color, bringing cozy vibes, the days are still quite warm and sunny, and you can enjoy the outside without that scorching,... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-visit-portugal) #### [HOW TO MAKE THE (ALMOST) PERFECT PASTEL DE BELÉM](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-make-the-almost-perfect-pastel-de-belém) Portugal [![Pastel de Belém](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/How%20to%20make%20the%20(almost)%20perfect%20Pastel%20de%20Bel%C3%A9m/shutterstock_1047552730-Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-make-the-almost-perfect-pastel-de-belém) Probably the most popular pastry among Portuguese delicacies, the Pastel de Belém is a sweet and creamy egg custard tart, usually served warm and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. You can find it in almost every... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-make-the-almost-perfect-pastel-de-belém) #### [HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT PAELLA](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-paella) Spain [![The Perfect Paella](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Blog/How%20to%20make%20the%20perfect%20paella/iStock-513489444-featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-paella) Did you know that paella is one of the most famous dishes in Spain and, more specifically, [in Valencia](https://spaintrails.com/tours/madrid-valencia-barcelona-2/)? This tasty dish has become nationally and internationally known, and it is almost a mandatory item in all the... 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