Anecdotes

Did you know that the Romans, who once ruled much of Spain? The Aqueduct of Segovia, with its 167 arches gracefully cutting through the heart of the city, carrying water just as efficiently today as it did centuries ago. Read Spain sailing guide to know more. King Alfonso X of Castile once decreed that taverns should serve food with wine to prevent public drunkenness. To comply, innkeepers started covering wine glasses with slices of bread or ham, thus 'tapas,' which means 'to cover,' was born.