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Plate of cured ham from Cinco Jotas in southern Spain

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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Spain Lovers

Posted on November 25, 2020

@Lindsey Zimmerman

Spain is the kind of place that sticks with you. It’s the kind of place that, as soon as you leave, you find yourself yearning to come back to. In the meantime, you’ll likely find yourself scouring your local wine shop for bottles of Rioja, attempting to recreate some of your favorite tapas recipes at […]

A chef plating a dish at a restaurant in San Sebastian.

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The 7 Best Restaurants in San Sebastian Without a Michelin Star

Posted on October 28, 2020

@David Farley

Let’s say you’re in San Sebastian and searching for the best restaurants. And now let’s say you either don’t want to break the bank on a pricey restaurant bill or you can’t get a reservation at one of the many Michelin-starred restaurants in this seaside Basque city. Well, you’re in luck. San Sebastian has a […]

Three smiling servers at a Basque bar holding plates of pintxos at Bar Txapetxa.

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Where to Eat in San Sebastian: A Foodie Guide

Posted on October 28, 2020

@Lindsey Zimmerman

When you’re in San Sebastian—widely considered Europe’s best foodie city—the question of where to eat becomes even more important. San Sebastian is a verified culinary wonderland. Here, rustic, age-old pintxos bars stand side by side with modern, experimental gastro hubs. And both of the above are sure to use fresh, locally sourced seasonal ingredients to […]

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Our 6 Favorite Spots for Brunch in San Sebastian

Posted on October 16, 2020

@Lindsey Zimmerman

San Sebastian is home to some of the best food in the world, and that’s also true for brunch. While brunch isn’t an age-old Basque tradition, San Sebastian’s reputation for innovative cuisine naturally lends itself to embracing this trendy mid-morning meal. And so we’re here today to talk about the best options for brunch in […]

Without a doubt, you'll find the best churros in San Sebastian at Churrería Santa Lucia.

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with the Best Churros in San Sebastian

Posted on October 6, 2020

@Lindsey Zimmerman

This blog post was originally posted on October 18, 2018 and was updated on October 6, 2020. You can’t leave San Sebastian—or Spain in general—without trying churros at least once. (We don’t make the rules.) But when you do head out in search of churros in San Sebastian, make sure you get the good stuff. Read […]

person with surfboard walking into ocean at a beach surfing in San Sebastian

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Surfing in San Sebastian: Where to Catch the Best Waves

Posted on October 6, 2020

@Tita Neittamo

Spain’s northern coastline—San Sebastian included—is famous for its magnificent surfing spots. But what makes San Sebastian even more unique is that it’s one of the few places in the world where you can find amazing waves right in the heart of a lively city. This allows you to combine surfing with other amazing things the […]

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Local Gems: Supporting 20+ Small Businesses in San Sebastian

Posted on September 30, 2020

@Lindsey Zimmerman

Despite the challenges faced during the pandemic, San Sebastian is on the road to recovery. While the city’s vibrant tourism industry took a hit in 2020, it’s now making strides to regain its former glory. Although the pandemic’s impact has lessened, many small businesses, especially in the Old Town, could still use your support and […]

When eating alone in San Sebastian, be sure to head to La Viña for the famous cheesecake.

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All About The Iconic San Sebastian Cheesecake (+ Recipe)

Posted on September 17, 2020

@Tita Neittamo

The beauty of the legendary San Sebastian cheesecake is its simplicity. It doesn’t even have a crust, unlike its New Yorker cousin, and the list of ingredients is shorter than you’d think. The key factor is the perfect baking time—or rather, underbaking. The cake has to be taken out of the oven when it’s still […]

Plate of seafood paella served with a whole shrimp and mussels

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All About Spanish Rice: Arroz Caldoso, Paella & More

Posted on September 15, 2020

@Amy.Bingham

Paella is just the beginning when it comes to Spanish rice dishes! Depending on where in the country you are, the type of pan your rice is cooked in and the ingredients it contains, rice can go by a huge range of names here in Spain. Making sure you know which words to look for […]

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Where You Should Be Eating Paella (And More Spanish Rice Dishes) in San Sebastian

Posted on September 9, 2020

@Jaimie Keating

This blog post was originally posted on July 14, 2017 and was updated on September 9, 2020. Ask any group of visitors to Spain what they’re most excited to try and many people will say paella. We’re the first to admit that good paella is tricky to find outside its home region of Valencia. However, paella is […]

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