Last Tuesday, "The Washington Post" reported that Spain’s prime minister “wants to end the siesta.”

Arguably one of Spain’s most significant contributions to global gastronomy, thetapa comes in all shapes and sizes, from the humble olive or a few potato chips all the way through to miniature banquets. The pincho, the tapa’s larger and more elaborate cousin, is to be found in the Basque Country, and most notably San Sebastián. The price of a tapa or pincho varies: some are offered free with a caña of beer or a glass of wine, and others are charged for separately. Below, 10 Spanish cities where tapas are offered free with drinks.

Jamón, sangría, paella and tapas – the symbols that represent Spanish cuisine abroad, at least at the amateur level. And thanks to Spanish chef José Andrés’ efforts to educate audiences, some people also know how to identify and preparefabada (a bean stew), arroz con leche (rice pudding) and bacalao al pil-pil (cod with olive oil, garlic and chili).

Has a restored ruin lost its charm? The work carried out on the Castle of Matrera, in Villamartín (Cádiz), has been harshly criticized by experts on historical heritage sites.