El Toyo

Almeria's cuisine is imaginative, varied and original. The basis of the cuisine is derived from the pepper and paprika. Paprika is a humble dish that comes from poor seasons, typical of the fishing quarters. It is a light meal, aromatic and healthy Mediterranean diet. Among other dishes can be highlighted the crumbs, which are often eaten on the coast when it rains or is cold, but can be eaten throughout the year. Of course, like all peoples of the coast, the sea is another ingredient in dishes the area, where no shortage of monkfish, mackerel, mullet, octopus or Almeria Gambon. As for traditional sweets, the most consumed at Easter are borrachillos, papaviejos or donuts, and Christmas candies, butter or alfajores. Almeria was forced to fend for themselves for a long period of time, as a result has a very varied cuisine based on products of the province.