These addictive almonds are a must have when in need of a snack or at happy hour with a drink. Just a handful of almonds take the edge of an empty stomach, and their mild flavor make them a wonderful accompaniment to any tapas party. While Spanish marcona almonds are a bit pricier than the traditional California almond, they are also much sweeter. They are also larger, rounder and flatter than the California almond. This is a Spanish treat not to be missed. Due to their delicious flavor, Marcona almonds are the same almonds used to make the Spanish delicacy turron. These are lightly fried in olive oil but not at all greasy.