There is no denying that San Sebastián is a breathtaking beach destination, especially the views overlooking the bay from the top of Mount Igueldo, a tremendous post-pintxo burn off the hike or easily accessed by funicular.īut there is a lot more to this destination than meets the eye, especially for those with a real passion for food. Views of the bay from the top of Mount Igueldo A stunning backdrop to a land of gastronomy While we were in Bilbao we continued our indulgence on the Pintxos after an exploration of the impressive Guggenheim museum. Whether is battered white asparagus or mushrooms soaking in garlic, make sure you leave space to enjoy the warm dishes. It’s easy to miss the specialities on the blackboards, which are usually cooked fresh unlike the spread on the counter, but be sure to ask the bartender what their best dish is and order away. Order a glass of the local wine, Txakoli, and enjoy the theatre of the skilled bartenders pouring it from a height, which increase the bubbles in the glass, before sampling a small selection of the bar-top snacks or blackboard specials.ĮNJOY A TASTE OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL ON THIS 17-DAY ESCAPE This way you can sample various treats in different bars. While you can grab a plate and quickly fill it with the tempting and delectable bites before you, do as the locals do and take yourself on a bar-hopping adventure. Yet more delicious pintxos Pintxos: Perfectly formed social finger foods This bustling pit-stop on La Rambla is a buzz of bars, stalls and samplers, and a great introduction before hunting out some of the smaller markets throughout the city. Celebrating the market culture of Spain, at number 23 on the Ultimate Eatlist is Barcelona’s La Boqueria market, by far one of the most visited by tourists. The community bonds between those who sell, and buy, at these markets are genuine, and community seems to be at the heart of the culinary culture throughout the country. In Barcelona, Sarah, who would later cook us up some Catalonian treats in her home, guided us through a few of the local markets to meet her suppliers, or should I say, friends. With fresh, seasonal produce being the focus here, and local ingredients and flavours prevailing, a trip to the market is much more than a shop, it’s a social exercise in itself. No matter what destination my food tour of Spain went to, nearly every morning began at the market. Lazy Spanish lunches Mornings at the markets, afternoons eating at local houses
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