Spain is more than bullfights, flamenco dancers and crowded beaches. It's a spectacular and diverse country the north resembling the rolling, green hills of Ireland, and the south giving you a taste of Moroccan landscapes and architecture. Its tremendous history is reflected in its prehistoric cave paintings, Moorish palaces, crumbling castles, Roman ruins, Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals as well as some very distinctive modern architecture. The uniqueness of Spain lies in the separate kingdoms which made up the original Spanish nation. These regions remain diverse in their language, culture, cuisine and art. They include: Andalucia, Aragon, Asturias, Basque Country, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla Leon, Catalonia, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra, and Valencia.

One thing is certain in Spain. There is no reason to go hungry. Restaurants of every variety, food vendors, and food markets are almost everywhere in the inner cities. At regular intervals along the regional highways of Spain, one can find roadside restaurants. What makes Spanish cuisine special is its freshness, regional dishes, and plentiful availability of a variety of produce. Much of their food is naturally vegan, and much can be changed, or "veganized".

Paella is traditionally a Valencian specialty rice dish that can be made with vegetables, beans, or vegan sausages. Tapas bars are popping up all over the US. Tapas, means small plates, are appetizer size tastings of any variety of ingredients the cook can think up. Going to a Tapas bar and ordering several tapas at a time for the table and sharing with friends and family with a glass of cervesa (beer), a fine Spanish wine, or sangria is an evenig in itself!