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World Tapas Day

World Tapas Day, observed annually on the third Thursday of June, is an international holiday celebrating the small Spanish Tapa dish that is usually served with drinks. This year, it falls on June 20. Tapas may be served cold (such as in mixed olives and cheese) or hot. In some bars and restaurants in Spain, South America, Mexico, the United States, and a few other regions across the globe, tapas have evolved into a more sophisticated cuisine than one that is mundanely served with drinks. It can now be served as a full meal if desired. In some Central American countries, tapa snacks are known as ‘bocas,’ and in some parts of Mexico, it is referred to as ‘botanas.’

History of World Tapas Day

The word ‘tapas’ is derived from the Spanish verb ‘tapar,’ which means ‘to cover,’ a variation of the English word ‘top.’ In Spain, before the 19th century, tapas were served in posadas, albergues, or bodegas, which offered meals and rooms to travelers. Because few innkeepers and travelers could read and write, samples of the dishes were made available by innkeepers on a ‘tapa,’ which is a Spanish word for ‘pot cover.’

According to the book “The Joy of Cooking,” the first tapas were thin slices of bread or meat which sherry drinkers used to cover their glasses between sips to prevent fruit flies from hovering over their drink. The meat was normally ham or chorizo, both of which are very salty and activate thirst. This made bartenders and restaurant owners create a variety of snacks to serve with sherry, invariably increasing their alcohol sales. The tapas eventually became as important as the sherry. Tapas have evolved through Spanish history with new ingredients and influences.

The discovery and emergence of the New World birthed the introduction of tomatoes, sweet and chili peppers, which were readily accepted and grown in Spain’s microclimates, further contributing to the culture of tapas as we know it today. Since 2008, the city of Valladolid in Spain and the International School of Culinary Arts have celebrated the International Tapas Competition for Culinary Schools — an annual competition in Spain between global culinary schools to compete for the best tapa concept.

World Tapas Day timeline

1700s Tapas are Served by Innkeepers

Tapas are mostly served as snacks or parts of dishes offered to travelers by innkeepers until the 19th century.

1931 “The Joy of Cooking” is Published

The book “The Joy of Cooking” is published.

2008 The International Tapas Competition

An international competition of tapa concepts between global culinary schools begins in the city of Valladolid, Spain.

2010 World Tapas Day is Created

The holiday, World Tapas Day, is created.

World Tapas Day FAQs

What is the tradition of tapas?

The tradition of tapas dates back to when King Alfonso X of Castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine with small snacks between meals. After regaining his health, Alfonso issued an order prohibiting taverns from serving wine to clients unless it was accompanied by a small snack or “tapa.”

Why are tapas so important to the Spanish culture?

Tapas are important to the Spanish culture as they combine good food with family (or friends) time. This culture has spread throughout the world and become a popular way to put a twist on tradition.

Are tapas expensive?

Tapa prices vary based on size, ingredients used, and the type of bar serving them. While some can be really expensive, others are cheap or even free.

World Tapas Day Activities

Eat some tapas

Visit a Spanish/Mexican-themed bar

Share your experience on social media

What better way to celebrate World Tapas day than to eat some tapas? Either as part of a meal or as a full dish, be sure to share your delicious Spanish dish with your friends and family.

In Spain, South America, Central America, and parts of North America, visiting local bars is part of the tapa culture. But make sure you’re at the legal age to do so.

Whatever your experience is on World Tapas Day, preparing and eating it, or going for a few drinks with friends, be sure to share the fun on social media with the hashtag #WorldTapasDay. It’s a great way to participate!

5 Interesting Facts About Tapas

Tapas are finger food

The word ‘tapas’ means ‘lid’

Tapas are served with alcohol

Some bars offer free tapas

There’s a verb for eating tapas

Tapas aren’t the kinds of dishes you eat with traditional cutlery or utensils; they are eaten with your fingers.

‘Tapas’ is of Spanish origin and literally translates to ‘lid.’

Tapas are usually served with alcoholic beverages, hence their popularity in bars.

If you’re in the right bar at the right time, you might get a free tapa.

Spanish linguists have created a verb for eating tapas, which is ‘tapear’ meaning ‘to eat tapas.’

Why We Love World Tapas Day

Tapas are healthy

Tapas are versatile

A good way to socialize

Tapas can be served as purely vegetables or spices. Both are beneficial to the human body.

Tapas can either be eaten as a meal or in between meals. There are various recipes too!

Tapas are typically served at bars with alcoholic beverages. This makes them a good way to socialize.

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World Tapas Day Messages and Quotes

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Happy #WorldTapasDay! 🇪🇸 What are your favorite Tapas? . ➡ Submit your local food and tag #tasteatlas . #foodlovers #foodpic #travelblogger #travel #foodblogger #instatravel #instafood #foodie #dish #chef #chefslife #instachef #tasty #golocal #traditional #authentic #sweet #dessert #tapas #croquetas #tortilladepatatas #montaditos #boquerones #patatasbravas #spain #spanish (at Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBg11gIlinO/?igshid=pexsfzxmysxq

[azahar]

So lovely seeing dear friends today like Sixto Tovar, owner of @espacioeslava . Had an amazing lunch with @casisevillanareens but as Sixto and I agreed it's more than just the food, it's the people, the ambiance, the... everything. Damn it felt good to be back. #diamundialdelatapa #worldtapasday #tapas #sevilla #sevillatapas Croquetas caseras Stuffed courgette flower Becquer's cigar Baby courgette filled with bacalao Cheesecake https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlO67OqQoV/?igshid=r6lb7r2n3g7m

[daretodreamwithwendy]

For the love of food!!! I truly love all things food. And it shows around my middle, but I'm learning to be ok with that. Grab me some friends and a tapas plate and I am a happy girl! Today is also (no conflicts there...LOL)

[pathhc-blog]

When a people sit down together, it helps them handle the stresses of daily life and the hassles of day-to-day existence. TAPAS: (slang) Word used to announce that the food and/or beverages are going to be shared. #WorldTapasDay #tapasday #tapas #pathhc #healthbenefits https://www.instagram.com/p/By7caSkpeWq/?igshid=1somqr3mk88rn

[benholbrook-blog1]

Happy #WorldTapasDay amigos! 🍻🍴 _ To celebrate, I have just published a list of my 15 favourite tapas bars in Barcelona! Link in bio ⚡️ _ What are your favourite tapas bars? _ #VisitBarcelona #Tapas (at Barcelona, Spain)

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[delectable-travel-dining]

How Can Travel Lovers Celebrate World Tapas Day?

This is something we can get on board with! A few years ago, Spain declared the third Thursday of June ‘World Tapas Day,’ which in 2021 falls on June 10.

Tapas comes from the Spanish verb ‘tapar’ or to ‘cover’, and story goes that back in the day, ‘tapas’ was simply the piece of bread or maybe meat that you used to cover your wine glass so the flies didn’t drop in. 

Classy! That lead to actual small plates, with small bites of ‘bar food’ and simple cooking at inns and bars, replacing the slices of bread – and unknowingly starting a culinary craze. 

WATCH the video above for the Top Reasons we love Barcelona – including contemporary tapas with organic wine!

From those humble roots, tapas today has become a symbol not only of Spanish cuisine, but also lifestyle.

It represents relaxed gatherings of friends in a bar or sidewalk café in Spain, chatting, drinking wine, sharing small plates of simple, delicious and easy-to-eat local food. The very best thing about tapas is not what you drink or eat, but being in the moment.

Spain’s historic tradition of small, shared plates fit perfectly into a modern way of life and socializing.

No trip to Spain is complete without tapas. And no tapas experience is complete if it’s rushed or too formal or too fussy. So the best way to celebrate tapas on a trip to Spain is to give yourself plenty of time, find a place where the locals go, cast away any preconceived notions of what you ‘should’ be eating or drinking, and let the staff guide you to their favorite wine and best small dishes.

On World Tapas Day, you can celebrate one of the planet’s most beloved styles of dining and socializing even if you’re not actually in Spain – or even close to a casual Spanish restaurant.

Tapas’ simplicity makes it ideal for home entertaining – especially in the summer months when outdoor living, casual entertaining, simple, delicious shared plates and wine please the palate and your guests.

Visit your local wine store and ask for recommendations for a couple of types of Spanish wine. If you’re lucky, your local specialty food market will have everything else you need for simple tapas, too. Bread, olives, cheeses, jambon, and even marinated seafood easily translate into an evening of tapas in the backyard. You can plate some items up on skewers, scatter numerous small plates and napkins and candles around, add some Spanish guitar to your playlist and suddenly, you have tapas!

Are you motivated to do a little cooking? Spain Tourism has shared its list of 20 popular tapas that you'll find recipes for online.

A little of tapas makes a cocktail party… and more make a meal. There’s no better way to entertain, to celebrate Spanish culture – and to get inspired to take your next trip to Spain for tapas at the source.

 #WorldTapasDay

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Where will you be getting your tapas fix this #WorldTapasDay? These are our favourite places across the country: https://buff.ly/2sTSThQ  pic.twitter.com/KbxEx7bQru

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[rabbitcruiser]

World Tapas Day

Never tried tapas? Then you’re missing out! On World Tapas Day, we’re all about celebrating everything that makes these bite-size savory dishes so great and tasty.

This mainstay of Spanish cuisine is often served up as a snack or as an appetizer before a meal, and can include lots of tasty things from olives and cheese to hams and squid.

Be sure to take the time out to try at least one tapas today – or perhaps visit a tapas restaurant and find out which ones you love best!

The History of World Tapas Day

The third Thursday of the month of June was designated as World Tapas Day by the country of its creation, Spain, in 2016. Being such a popular and famous method of serving up delicious goodies, it’s no wonder that it got its own day.

The word ‘tapas’ comes from the Spanish word ‘tapar’, which is a verb meaning ‘to cover’.  The actual action of serving up small dishes was popularized before the 19th century when travelers visiting inns would often be served up small samples of food available.

There’s also a story that says that tapas was originally bread or meat which was draped over the mouths of sherry glasses in-between sips, to prevent flies from getting into the sweet beverage. Especially salty meats such as chorizo would be used to encourage the punters to keep drinking.

How to Celebrate World Tapas Day

Because tapas is essentially small portions of traditional or popular Spanish cuisine, there are so many types of tapas that you could try today.

Olives, Chorizo sausage, crusty bread, tender beef, battered squid, cabrales cheese, vegetables, fried quail eggs, anchovies, pork scallops, battered prawns, stuffed mussels, meatballs – the potential combinations are endless! Many restaurants give you the option of making your own meal combo with the variety of tapas available. Even the pickiest of eaters will find something to love!

Many restaurants give you the option of making your own meal combo with the variety of tapas available. Even the pickiest of eaters will find something to love!

A lot of the tapas you will find often includes pork, beef or fish – but there is a whole wealth of vegetarian tapas to enjoy if you’re not a meat eater.

And if you’re feeling adventurous on World Tapas Day, you could have a go at making your own homemade tapas. You’d be surprised how simple some are to make!

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RT @aytovvaserena: Buenos días. Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial de la Tapa, y Villanueva de la Serena es cuna de la tortilla de patatas. Lo celebramos con la VII #FeriaDeLaTortilla https://t.co/41qJddvFAR 😍 #WorldTapasDay #DiaMundialDeLaTapa #TapasDay https://t.co/HKwaItP3dN

Buenos días. Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial de la Tapa, y Villanueva de la Serena es cuna de la tortilla de patatas. Lo celebramos con la VII #FeriaDeLaTortilla https://t.co/41qJddvFAR 😍 #WorldTapasDay #DiaMundialDeLaTapa#TapasDay pic.twitter.com/HKwaItP3dN

— Ayuntamiento de Villanueva de la Serena (Badajoz) (@aytovvaserena) June 20, 2019

from Twitter https://twitter.com/Manuel_Lone June 20, 2019 at 09:21AM via IFTTT

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RT @spain: ¡Tres chefs españoles en el TOP TEN de la #gastronomía mundial! ¿Sabías qué #España es el país + representado en la lista de los 50 mejores restaurantes del mundo? https://t.co/mF4u2EqK7j @el_pais #Worlds50Best #TheWorlds50BestRestaurants #TapasDay #worldtapasday #VisitSpain https://t.co/fVwD2BLapx

¡Tres chefs españoles en el TOP TEN de la #gastronomía mundial! ¿Sabías qué #España es el país + representado en la lista de los 50 mejores restaurantes del mundo?https://t.co/mF4u2EqK7j@el_pais #Worlds50Best #TheWorlds50BestRestaurants #TapasDay #worldtapasday #VisitSpain pic.twitter.com/fVwD2BLapx

— Spain (@spain) June 21, 2018

via Twitter https://twitter.com/Lomonpla June 21, 2018 at 11:21PM

[azahar]

Happy World Tapas Day! Hope you’re having a delicious time! #worldtapasday #díamundialdelatapa #welovetapas https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOXZp2j9eQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[daretodreamwithwendy]

Who doesn't love bite-sized savory little flavor explosions? This key piece of Spanish cuisine is a snack or an appetizer and consists of many yummy options to dig into. Today is also

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World Tapas Day the Spanish way

Celebrating #WorldTapasDay the Spanish way @EmbEspIndia @spain #THNdiaries

World Tapas Day was celebrated with much Spanish fan fair at the Claridges Hotel, New Delhi recently. The Spanish ambassador and his team were in attendance and gave a brief introduction of how Tapas weren’t just starters but a way of life or a cultural thing in Spain.

Which means that the eating Tapas is actually looking for an excuse to go and socialise with friends. The tourism office of Spain…