A culinary journey through Spain

Sweet treats in Barcelona's La Boqueria, one of the most famous food markets in all of Europe.  (Blane Bachelor)

A fishmonger prepares her offerings at La Boqueria, one of the most famous food markets in all of Europe.  (Blane Bachelor)

Thick, rich hot chocolate and churros, long strips of fried dough, are a popular late-night snack in Spain.  (Blane Bachelor)

Slices of jamón ibérico, or Iberian ham, top a salad.  (Blane Bachelor)

A lunch of tapas, including fried artichokes and calcots, which are a typical dish from the northern region of Catalonia.  (Blane Bachelor)

In Madrid, the San Jeronimo El Real church is illuminated against the dusk sky.  (Jaymie Degaetano)

Cured meats, including the famed jamón ibérico, hangs in a vendor at La Boqueria, one of the most famous food markets in all of Europe. (Dana Curatolo)

The interior of Barcelona's cathedral, which was built between the 13th and 15th centuries, is open to visitors during the day. (Blane Bachelor)

The Calle de las Flores, or Street of the Flowers, in the charming town of Córdoba.  (Jaymie Degaetano)

Barrels of sherry, or jerez, at a winery in the sherry-producing region of Spain. (Jaymie Degaetano)