Basque Country Tourist Guide

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hose anonymous men and women who become masters and mistresses of the kitchen, with recipes that contain their

The sagardotegiak (cider breweries) are other establishments that offer the same grills with the added delight of their picturesque setting among kupelas (barrels). The bodegas (wineries) of the Rioja Alavesa offer another fine and differentiated manner of dining. Any of these options will leave you with a delicious after-taste.

You will find that every small restaurant offers an attractive culinary panorama. The erretegiak (carveries), many of them located in and around the fishing ports, will offer you impressive charcoal-grilled fish or meats. Some of them, like the Elkano restaurant in Getaria or the Asador Etxebarri in Atxondo, shine with the light of a star.

own little secrets, is the norm for the Basque Country. When you meet the great figures of Basque cuisine, you will find that they have earned their reputation the hard way. Many stand out on their own and receive the acclaim of gourmet critics. The proof is in their 29 Michelin stars. Basque cooking is constantly collecting awards. Along with Paris, San Sebastian is the only European city that has 3 restaurants with 3 Michelin stars.

In the Basque Country every dish is an artistic creation

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