Start your gastronomic journey in Barcelona with a visit to the iconic La Boqueria Market. Sample local delicacies like jamón ibérico, patatas bravas, and fresh seafood, or grab some street food and prepare for a picnic lunch at the nearby Park Güell.
Ibiza offers more than just beach parties and clubs- it also boasts a delicious food scene. Visit the Can Pujol farm and try their homemade cheeses and sobrasada sausage. Head to the village of Sant Josep de Sa Talaia for Es Verge, which serves up traditional Ibicencan dishes like bullit de peix (fish stew) and arrós a banda (rice with seafood).
Valencia is known for its paella, and there's no better place to try it than Casa Carmela, a family-owned restaurant that's been serving up the dish for over 100 years. Explore the Mercado Central and pick up some fresh produce, cheese and bread. Ortega and Sons is a great option for lunch where you can sample local wines.
Madrid has a vibrant culinary scene. Sample some charcuterie and artisanal cheeses at Mercado San Miguel, or head to the historic Sobrino de Botín. It is one of the oldest restaurants in the world and serves up traditional Castilian dishes like suckling pig and roast lamb.
Experience Spanish tapas culture at La Latina, one of Madrid's oldest neighbourhoods. Visit Casa Lucio is famous for its huevos rotos (broken eggs) in chilli sauce. Other tapas bars worth visiting include Taberna la Dolores and El Cisne Azul.
Savor your last day in Madrid with a visit to San Miguel Market, a gastronomic temple with dozens of stalls offering everything from gourmet burgers to freshly made sushi. Follow it up with a visit to Chocolatería San Ginés, the famous pastry shop where you can try the delicious churros con chocolate.
If you have more time, consider visiting some other cities in Spain with great food scenes like San Sebastian, Malaga, or Seville. For those with less time, consider cutting out Valencia. Alternatively, combine Barcelona and Valencia or Madrid and San Sebastian into a shorter itinerary.