Botín, one of the main attractions of Spain for North Americans


That gastronomy Spanish is one of the greatest attractions that many of the millions of tourists who come each year bring to this land, we already knew. What we have now learned is that there are two restaurants that stand out above the rest, at least for the American press.

The digital newspaper "The Huffington Post"Published a few days ago" 20 Reasons to Drop Everything and Go to Spain "(" 20 important reasons to visit Spain "), a report that has been reflected in numerous US media and other parts of the world. The article lists the main attractions of our country, highlighting in the gastronomic aspect that we have the "best restaurant in the world" and the "oldest restaurant in the world". Do you want to know them?

Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world

When they talk about the oldest restaurant in the world, they mean Casa Botín (1725), located in Madrid. In fact, it is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records As the oldest and is among the three classic restaurants in the world according to the prestigious Forbes List. The digital newspaper, one of the most visited in the world, explains that even the painter Goya worked there. Also, they serve a great suckling pig.


The Celler de Can Roca

The other restaurant that the newspaper mentions is El Celler de Can Roca, in Girona, which it describes as the best restaurant in the world. Joan, Jordi and Josep, the three brothers who run the "Celler", had been waiting for the second place of the calls for two years Oscar of gastronomy, the Restaurant awards, but in 2013 they finally managed to reach number one.

Other attractions of Spain

Among other attractions in Spain, the beaches and mountains also stand out; works of art, from Greek temples and Roman ruins, to Arab palaces, mosques and cathedrals; the best wine in the world and tapas free when ordering the drink; And, of course, they make a mention of ham and paella.

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