Castizo Spain

Traditional food & drink in Andalucía

Andalucía has 5 regional specialities worth seeking out in its heritage towns. Many carry a DOP or IGP protected-origin mark, which ties the product to a defined area and production method.

Gazpacho
A cold soup of raw blended tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, garlic and olive oil — the taste of an Andalusian summer.
Salmorejo
A thicker, creamier cousin of gazpacho from Córdoba, topped with chopped egg and jamón.
Pescaíto frito
Lightly floured small fish flash-fried in olive oil — the classic coastal snack.
Jamón ibérico
Cured ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, with prized denominations in Huelva and the Sierra.
Sherry (Jerez)
The fortified wine of the Jerez triangle, from bone-dry fino to sweet Pedro Ximénez.

Where to try it

39 heritage towns across Andalucía: