Ylenia Enriquez

Ylenia Enriquez is a proud Basque writer, teacher, and traveler. Born and bred in San Sebastián, at 22, she traded rainy Donostia for an even rainier city, London. At 30, she chased the sun instead and is now based in Melbourne, Australia. She usually writes for the El Patio Spanish blog. Follow her on Instagram @ylesworld.

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A woman enjoying pintxo-pote in San Sebastian.

Pintxo-Pote: A Local’s Guide to San Sebastian’s Best-Kept Secret

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that any traveler in San Sebastián must be in search of the perfect pintxo. Most visitors head straight for the city’s famed Old Town, where bar counters are lined with exquisite Basque bites. But if you really want to experience pintxos like a local, there’s one tradition you can’t miss: […]