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Methodology

How we research Spanish food and city guides.

Our Editorial Philosophy

A good meal choice depends on the city, season, budget and what you like to eat. We compare options using cited sources, then explain the tradeoffs.

How We Rank Options

Recommendations consider these criteria and explain their limits:

  1. 1

    Trip fit

    Match the traveler, timing and the decision the guide addresses.

  2. 2

    Scope

    Check what a ticket, pass or service includes, including stated restrictions.

  3. 3

    Season and availability

    Distinguish announced plans from current live availability.

  4. 4

    Evidence

    Cite factual claims and identify unsupported or uncertain details.

What We Don't Rank By

Understanding what we explicitly exclude matters for trust.

  • ✗Affiliate commission rates
  • ✗Paid placement
  • ✗Invented visits
  • ✗Unverified guarantees

Where Our Data Comes From

Our recommendations synthesize multiple signal types. We prioritize signals in this order:

  1. 1. Tourism offices and operators

    Official descriptions, seasonal announcements and products

  2. 2. Service providers

    Direct descriptions of services and booking terms

  3. 3. Attributed reporting

    Published context with an identifiable source and date

Handling Uncertainty

When a source doesn't confirm a detail, the guide says so and points you to the operator page to check. We'd rather be clear about what is published than guess.

Read our editorial policy for the scope and limits of article review.