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Vegetarian and vegan pilgrims: phrase cards and menús
Spain has improved; rural bars still assume jamón is vegetarian.
April 22, 20261 min read
Vegetarian and vegan pilgrims: phrase cards and menús
Learn “sin carne, sin pescado” and specify eggs or cheese if you eat them.
Tortilla de patatas is beloved—confirm if you avoid eggs; recipes vary.
Grocery stores in cities stock tofu and plant milk; villages may not—carry backup protein.
Menú del día sometimes adapts if you arrive early and ask kindly.
Happy Cow and similar apps help larger towns; paper notes help tiny ones.
Happy Cow and similar apps help larger towns; paper notes help tiny ones.
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