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When eating à la carte don’t expect there to be much in the way of vegetables served with any meal: they just don’t tend to figure in Andalusian cuisine. However, no meal in southern Spain is complete without some form of salad, which is where Andalusians get their vitamin intake. And fresh fruit is always available as a dessert.

Bear in mind that there’s always a menú del día (set menu) available at lunchtime – even if waiters will try to push you towards eating à la carte – and as a result of the recent economic downturn many restaurants now also offer the menú del día in the evenings. Although you have less choice – generally two or three starters, mains and desserts – the fact that set menus are often prepared on the day, using fresh rather than frozen ingredients, means this can often be the best way to eat.

Expect to pay between €8 and €10 for a three-course set menu which normally includes a soft drink, a beer or a glass of wine. When eating à la carte in most village restaurants you can expect to pay around €20–€25 per head for a three-course meal including beverages, while a tapas-style meal would be slightly less. Tipping after a meal is common although no offence will be taken should you not leave a gratuity when paying smaller sums for drinks at bars.