San Sebastian is synonymous with top quality food—so much so that it’s even considered the world’s best city for foodies. It boasts nearly a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants, a thriving pintxos bar scene, and beautiful local markets filled with fresh seafood, local meats, and seasonal vegetables. And that’s not to mention the excellent local wines and […]
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Uncork the Txakoli at the Top 5 Vineyard Tours Near San Sebastian
In Spain, where there is great food, there is great wine. With San Sebastian’s rising status as the gastronomy capital of Europe, local production of Txakoli wine has been revitalized. Along the coast on either side of San Sebastian are a number of towns with Txakoli vineyards and wineries. These towns comprise the Txakoli Route, and they’re home to our favorite vineyard […]
Go Green With The Top Vegetarian Tapas In San Sebastian
For those of us who are vegetarians, the bars in San Sebastian can inspire a bit of pintxo envy. Bar displays overflow with colorful pintxos and… they all have meat or fish. The struggle ends now! These are our picks for top vegetarian tapas in San Sebastian. First, a handy bit of information: pintxos are the Basque […]
6 Typical Desserts from The Basque Country
In a land where pintxos are the norm and foodies flock to local bars for feasts of miniature haute cuisine, it can be easy for people visiting the Basque Country to forget to save room for dessert. But like the rest of the food offered in this beautiful region, dessert is no joke. In true Basque style, both […]
Txotx! Discovering Basque Cider Houses in San Sebastian
Called sagardotegi in Basque, these temples to great food and drink are open from late January to the beginning of May. Visiting the cider houses in San Sebastian is one of the best ways to witness Basque food and culture first hand. The towering traditions of the Basque Cider House. What is a Basque Cider House? A […]
