Rock in Rio Lisboa

Portugal

Festival Internacional de Benicàssim

Valencia, Spain

Benicassim on the east coast of Spain comes to life with a 4-day festival which takes place every July. Muse, Major Lazer, The Chemical Brothers, Liam Gallagher and The Killers are all artists and bands who have or will soon be gracing these sunny stages. With big time headliners from all around the world and an incredible beachside venue, there really is no better place to enjoy the music.

Primavera Sound

Barcelona, Spain

Bilbao BBK Live

Bilbao, Spain

Surfilm Festibal

San Sebastián, Spain

Fideuà

Similar to paella, this seafood dish is a one-pot wonder which never fails to disappoint. Fideuà stems from Valencia and uses noodles instead of rice to form the main ingredient, accompanied by all types of fish, shellfish and seasonings. Head to Cal Papi in Barcelona for this tasty Spanish must.

_{Best eaten at
Cal Papi, Carrer de l’Atlàntida, 65, Barceloneta, Barcelona, Spain}

Pintxos

A pincho, pintxo or pinchu is a small snack, typically eaten in bars, traditional to northern Spain. These snacks tend to consist of small slices of bread, with additional ingredients such as fish, peppers and croquettes, topped with a skewer for easy eating. Check out La Bodega Donostiarra where you’ll find an array of pintxos, accompanied with a glass of wine.

_{Best eaten at
La Bodega Donostiarra, C/ Peña y Goñi, 13, San Sebastian, Spain}

Paella

No trip to Spain would be complete without indulging in paella. Valencian paella is believed to be the original recipe and consists of white rice, green beans, meat, white beans, snails and seasoning, which you can find in the traditional Restaurante Levante. Or, you can choose from a load of seafood and vegetarian paellas, all washed down with a side serving of sangria, of course.

_{Best eaten at
Restaurante Levante, Carrer de Góngora, 1, Valencia, Spain}

Pasteis de Belem

The legendary Pasteis de Belem is a little slice of custard tart history. The Portuguese custard tart pastry can be found in most bakeries around Lisbon, but Antiga Confeitaria de Belém is renowned for producing some of the best custard filled pastries around. Custard, golden crusts and a light dusting of cinnamon never tasted so good! A must for all Lisbon tours.

_{Best eaten at
 Antiga Confeitaria de Belém, Rua de Belém nº 84 a 92, 1300 – 085, Lisbon, Portugal}

Bacalhau

Bacalhau is a Portuguese word for cod, and has been an integral part of Portuguese cuisine since the 16th century. This simple dish can be eaten in an array of Portuguese ways, including salted with egg and potatoes, salted with cream, and roasted with potatoes. To get your fix, head to the elegant A Casa do Bacalhau restaurant in Lisbon.

_{Best eaten at
A Casa do Bacalhau, Rua do Grilo 54, 1900-706 Lisbon, Portugal}