There is little doubt that the world truly has a lot to offer when it comes to culinary goodness. Whatever it may be in your home town or a totally different country, there will always be an abundance of really delectable food that will have you begging for more. One of the most thought-after cuisines these days is Spanish food. It is often labeled as the "people's cuisine", mainly for the reason that it possesses a down to earth goodness, and is also generally very easy to make. What makes it even more popular with a lot of folks is the fact that its ingredients can be obtained either locally or locally.

One may notice that every region in Spain has its own unique brand of signature dishes. This is because of the fact that it was difficult to travel from one region to another until the late 20th century. The area is filled with mountains which run in different directions, making it somewhat of a challenge to cross over to another area. This caused people to concoct their own recipes for foods we know now recognize as Spanish cuisine. Even up to now, a lot of the recipes are still cooked very much the same way they were several hundred years ago, while there are some which have noticeable effects from other cultures, say American, as well. After all this, there is little question that the food in Spain will always be tasty and delicious. Below are some of the unique characteristics which best describe Spanish cuisine:

· Many of the dishes in Spain make use of olive oil. This is due to common knowledge in the region that olive oil can offer a lot of health benefits, even more so than vegetable or corn oil.

· For the most part, Spanish dishes are known for their Mediterranean roots. What this means is that there's a good chance you'll be getting dishes which are filled with seafood for ingredients. One fine example of this is Paella.

· Most people often mistake Spanish cuisine for Mexican. However, both of them could have further away from each other. One example of this is the fact that you'll be expecting bread to be served with your dishes. If you order tortillas, you'll be treated with an omelet instead.

· Generally speaking, Spanish cuisine mainly consists of tapas. The food prepared is usually for large groups of people, unlike other countries that serve for one person.

· Unlike other countries, Spanish food offers a lot of variations, especially from region to region. The northern regions of Spain often incorporate meat and chicken in their dishes, while the southern parts are all about shellfish and other types of seafood.