Being Vegan and Vegetarian sometimes means not being able to (or not wanting to) try traditional food while traveling... Tapas are a big part of the Spanish and Catalan cuisine and can be found in most restaurants and bars of Barcelona, and there are good news for vegs: some of the most delicious and common tapas can be included in their meals! This article will help you clear that information for you.
The 5 veggie tapas you need to try in Barcelona
The following 5 items are considered the best Vegan and Vegetarian tapas by tripUniq's Local Heroes and they are included in the Barcelona Guides.
The 5 veggie tapas you need to try in Barcelona
#1 Patatas bravas
Typical in most regions of Spain, they consist of fried potatoes with a spicy paprika sauce and alioli.
Included in 4 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Josefina, 33,
Josefina, 33,
The 5 veggie tapas you need to try in Barcelona
#2 Pa amb tomaquet
Typical of the Catalan cuisine, this is bread with tomato and garlic spread over it.
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Gemma, 40, Tour guide
Gemma, 40, Tour guide
The 5 veggie tapas you need to try in Barcelona
#3 Escalivada
Roasted mix of vegetables that consists of onions, red peppers and aubergines.
Included in 4 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Marc, 43, Event Organiser
Marc, 43, Event Organiser
The 5 veggie tapas you need to try in Barcelona
#4 Pimientos de Padrón
Roasted small green peppers with intense flavour.
Included in 4 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Sergi, 32, Executive consultant
The 5 veggie tapas you need to try in Barcelona
#5 Gazpacho
Cold soup based on tomato, garlic and olive oil, although it can have other ingredients like peppers or onions.
Included in 4 of 55 Barcelona Travel Guides
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Helene, 38, Corporate Finance
Helene, 38, Corporate Finance
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