33 mouthwatering foods to try in Spain

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Paella is a integral part of Spain's culture.

Spain is known to be one of the world's culinary capitals.

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Its cuisine is eclectic and expansive, and the result of a smorgasbord of different cultures and regions. And while many Spanish restaurants are known for being on the culinary cutting edge, a recurring theme in Spanish dishes is simplicity: ingredients are mostly fresh and altered minimally in order to let natural flavors shine through.

From tiny tapas to pans of paella, here are 33 foods you need to try when traveling to Spain.