Category: Spain

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An Essential Guide to Tortilla in Madrid

As much as I love the taste of egg-based dishes, I’m willing to admit that omelets may not be the most exciting meal out there! However, if you’ve ever tried Spain’s take on an omelet, known locally as tortilla de patatas, you’ll know that the Spanish sure know how to...

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San Sebastian Food: A Complete Guide

The cuisine of San Sebastián tells a story of tradition, innovation, and deep cultural pride with every bite. In this complete guide we’ll take a look at the beating heart of Basque cuisine, the relationship with the sea and the bounty of the land, as well as how the local...

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San Sebastian Christmas Market 2025: Bask in Basque Holiday Cheer and Culinary Wonders

Why San Sebastian is the Perfect Christmas Destination Most people heading to Spain for Christmas stick to the usual big cities like Madrid or Barcelona. But if you look a little further north, San Sebastian offers some winter magic, with streets and plazas that glow with lights and Basque Christmas...

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Madrid Christmas Market 2025: A Spanish Holiday Wonderland

Why Madrid Sparkles at Christmas Madrid’s Christmas markets have a festive warmth to them that blends with the city’s unmistakable Spanish flair to create a truly spectacular Christmas atmosphere. Beautiful streets, like the iconic Gran Vía, undergo a full seasonal transformation with vibrant lights, decorations, and traditional nativity scenes (belénes)....

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Barcelona Christmas Market 2025: A Catalan Holiday Celebration

Barcelona may not be known to everyone for its festive celebrations, but anyone from the Catalan capital will tell you that this city truly knocks it out of the park at Christmas. Here, festive cheer meets Catalan culture, with this particular holiday playing an important role in society due to...

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A Food Lover’s Guide to Seville Markets

Smelling the aromas as you walk through the sun-soaked streets of Seville, it quickly becomes clear that food in this Andalusian town isn’t just about nourishment. It’s the heartbeat of the city, and a window into its cultural soul. From the sizzle of fresh seafood at bustling stalls to the...

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Cider Houses in San Sebastián: Discovering the Basque Cider Tradition

The rolling hills outside San Sebastián are loaded with artisanal cider houses known as sagardotegiak. Yet these traditional rustic establishments offer much more than a place to drink some of the world’s finest ciders. They’re also a window into the heart of Basque tradition and a doorway to the area’s...

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Best Churros in Barcelona: A Sweet Guide to Spain’s Crispy Classic

Whether you’re embarking on a morning stroll or in town during a period of celebration, you’re sure to enjoy the smell of warm fried dough and thick melted chocolate that fills the streets of Barcelona!  You may have heard me gush about churros, the fabled Spanish treat consisting of fried...

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Best Brunch Spots in Barcelona: Where Lazy Mornings Meet Local Flavor

Barcelona turned lazy late-morning meals into an art form, with sun-drenched terraces, eclectic menus, and a vibrant city that enjoys brunch with style. A typical brunch in Barcelona blends classic Catalan ingredients with global inspiration. At any one of Barcelona’s amazing brunch spots you might find classic eggs benedict enhanced...

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