Spanish cuisine consists of a small variety of dishes which stem from differences in geography, culture and climate. It is heavily influenced by seafood available from the waters that surround the country, and reflects the country's deep Mediterranean roots. Spain's extensive history with many cultural influences has led to a unique cuisine with literally thousands of recipes and flavors.

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Spanish tortilla omeletIn Spain, a tortilla is not a flat bread, but a hearty omelet with potatoes and sautéed onions, and is always fragrant with olive oil. This omelet is literally everyday food, and you can walk into any number of thousands of little cafes throughout Spain, and order a pincha de tortilla.

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