{"id":16183,"date":"2017-12-04T16:09:39","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T16:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devoursansebastianfoodtours.com\/?p=737"},"modified":"2024-07-10T07:45:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T07:45:54","slug":"san-sebastian-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"San Sebastian Gift Guide: 6 Foodie Gifts Everyone Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

We might be biased, but San Sebastian is one of the most unique cities in Spain. Great souvenirs can be as unique as the city,<\/strong> and that\u2019s why we\u2019ve prepared this San Sebastian gift guide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Unfortunately, all vacations must come to an end, but you can take some unforgettable memories back home. Whether you\u2019re traveling during the holiday season<\/a> (or any other time of the year), this San Sebastian gift guide is your answer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Read along to find the perfect delicious foodie gift <\/strong><\/span>f<\/strong>or everyone on your list.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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So many foodie souvenirs, so little time. Photo credit: Mary Kresge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Txakoli<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Perfect for the wine lover on your list, <\/span>txakoli<\/span><\/i> (cha-ko-lee) is a white semi-sparkling wine produced exclusively in the Basque Country.<\/strong> If you want to dive deeper, read everything you need to know about Basque Country’s iconic wine<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It\u2019s hard to find anywhere else, which makes it a one-of-a-kind addition to our San Sebastian gift guide.\u00a0<\/span>Luckily, here in San Sebastian, you can find it just about everywhere\u2014from grocery stores to gourmet specialty shops.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Insider’s Tip:<\/strong> One high quality brand to look out for is <\/span>Txomin Etxaniz<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Txakoli is a crisp, slightly sparkling white wine and a great option to pick up a souvenir. Photo credit: Javier Lastras<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Idiazabal cheese<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Spain loves its cheeses, and San Sebastian is home to some of the best cheese the peninsula.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Take Idiazabal cheese<\/a>, for example. It’s aged to perfection for several months and takes on a delicious nutty, buttery flavor.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>It\u2019s the perfect addition to any cheese plate…and to our San Sebastian gift guide.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Idiazabal cheese is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Photo credit: Javier Lastras<\/a>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Cider<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Northern Spain produces some of the best cider in the world, and no place does it quite like the Basque Country.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

All throughout San Sebastian locals pack into cider houses to drink the region\u2019s most famous alcohol with good friends. If you want to try it properly and make sure you know it very well before taking it back home, we recommend you do our Ultimate Pintxos and Wine Tour<\/a>.

By the end of the tour, you’ll be a connoisseur.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Bring the spirit of a San Sebastian cider house home with a bottle of high quality local cider\u2014and be sure to show your friends how to pour it the traditional<\/em> way.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The San Sebastian Gift Guide wouldn’t be complete without mentioning cider…and there’s lots to choose from! Photo credit: Andy Roberts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Txistorra<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

You\u2019ve heard of chorizo, now it\u2019s time to discover its Basque cousin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Txistorra <\/span><\/i>is a local sausage similar to the more popular chorizo, but with a bit of a kick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

You can find it all over town on December 21, for St. Thomas\u2019s Day, but be sure to pick some up for the foodie in your life back home. <\/span>It pairs great with some crisp local cider and Idiazabal cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Another souvenir for the foodies? Txistorra. Photo credit: Tamorlan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Guindillas<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Add some heat to your next cooking adventure with a memorable Basque flavor that can improve any dish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guindillas<\/span><\/i>, also known as <\/span>piparras<\/span><\/i>, are the Basque Country\u2019s answer to chili peppers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Although they\u2019re more on the mild side, they still give a spicy-sweet kick to any dish. They\u2019ll also transport you back to those delicious meals around San Sebastian.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Guindillas are another classic foodie gift to bring back from the north of Spain. Photo credit: Mary Kresge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Food tour gift certificate<\/h2>\r\n

If you\u2019re anything like us, you probably keep lots of fellow foodies and travelers in your circle<\/strong>\u2014and they\u2019re all likely drooling over the pictures you\u2019ve been posting of your trip to San Sebastian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Share the love and give them a Devour Tours gift certificate<\/a><\/strong> so they can experience Europe\u2019s top gastro destination for themselves (and leave <\/span>you<\/span><\/i> living vicariously through their social media snapshots\u2014it\u2019s only fair!).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Everything tastes better when you’ve got your foodie squad to share the deliciousness with.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Update Notice: This post was updated on January 16, 2024<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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