Tapas are small 'snacks' that can be ordered in many (tapas)bars around the city. This typical Spanish food comes in a large variety. The word 'tapas' is actually a Spanish verb (tapar), which means, "to cover". A tapa was actually a snack (offered free of charge) which was placed on top of a drink "to cover" it from flies. Try tapas the way the Madrileños do, by taking a tapas tour and visiting different tapas bars. Well known tapas you should surely not miss include Spanish olives, cheese and tortilla.