Tapas in Spain

The word 'tapas' is synonymous with Spanish cuisine and every visitor to Spain wants to 'go for tapas' even though most of them don't know what exactly tapas is nor where to get it. On this page you'll find a definition of tapas, where to get good free (yes, free) tapas and how to get the best of it. What is Tapas? (And What it is Not)
Tapas is a plural term, so you should really be asking 'What are Tapas'. A 'tapa' is not a type of food, but a way of eating it. There are a number of explanations for the origins of tapas - click on the above link for details of the most famous ones.
If you want to read about specific types of Spanish food and not just a way of eating it, see this page on Spanish Dishes. Remember, the Spanish don't just eat tapas!