Hearty stews
What better way of keeping the winter ills at bay than a hearty, warming, nourishing soup or stew? Every region or even province in Spain, has its own special version …
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San Sebastian – Donostia Pintxo Guide
Our own insider guide to pintxos (don’t you dare call them ‘tapas’) in Donostia’s wonderful Parte Vieja
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Angulas and Gulas – the fascinating world of baby eels
Ever tried baby eels? No, neither have I – nor am I likely to at 600€ a kilo! Once a common food in the north of Spain, and really quite …
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Euskadi – Elosua and Udana via Oñati and Bergara
A circular route taking in the historic towns of Bergara where Tungsten was first isolated and Oñati with its beautiful ancient university. The first climb to Elosua is quite a …
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Whenever I come to Spain I always go cycling in the mountains because for me mountains are beautiful and you can get extraordinary views. I can remember when I was …
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A beautiful ride with spectacular views on a a lovely December morning. Young Louis was the King of the Mountains!!!
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Karpin Abentura
This summer we have mostly been doing zoos… Karpin Abentura in the valley of Carranza, just over the border from Cantabria into Vizcaya, is somewhere between a safari park, a …
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