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It’s no wonder Spain is one of the most beloved and visited holiday destination – beautiful sandy beaches, a thrilling nightlife and reliably good weather – not to mention the food, that has hungry holidaymakers returning every year. And with 69% of Brits stating you would choose a Spanish restaurant for their serving of authentic and traditional cuisine, and a further 77% wanting to try new food, why does the assumption remain that British holidaymakers would choose a pork pie over paella?
It’s not just our palette that favours Spanish food on a trip abroad – our waistlines do, too. With calorie crunching cuisine that is full of flavour whilst staying true to local tastebuds, why not swap compatriot comfort food for a lighter, Spanish option? Thanks to wholesome ingredients and traditional cooking, many Spanish dishes save on calories whilst splurging on flavour – allowing just a little extra holiday indulgence…
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