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Photo of Turrón, marzipan and polvorones
History & Culture

Christmas in Spain

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 - by Rikke Lyksbo

The moment you see turrón (an almond sweetmeat), marzipan and polvorones (crumbly biscuits) on the shelves in the shops, you know that Christmas is on its way here in Spain. …

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Photo of Castro Urdiales' lighthouse
Cantabria / Coast / Special places

Surprising Castro Urdiales

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 - by Rikke Lyksbo - Leave a Comment

Our big surprise this summer was a visit to Castro Urdiales. During the boom years – pre-crisis of course – the outskirts of Castro have suffered heavily with a lot …

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Coast / Euskadi / Gastronomy

Angulas and Gulas – the fascinating world of baby eels

September 27, 2019December 3, 2019 - by Rikke Lyksbo - Leave a Comment

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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Photo of boquerones
Gastronomy

Boquerones de Luis – Fresh anchovies in vinegar

May 22, 2019December 3, 2019 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar One of my first culinary memories of Spain was going into a bar in Madrid with a counter full of the most tempting tapas and …

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Gastronomy

Paella de Luis

May 17, 2013December 3, 2019 - by Harriet Noble - Leave a Comment

There are all sorts of different recipes for paella – each version differs slightly. Luis uses his Mum’s recipe for a mixed paella – totally traditional and very tasty indeed, …

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Gastronomy

Marmitako

September 27, 2011December 3, 2019 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Tuna & potato hot-pot: From the Basque, meaning literally ‘from the Marmita’, the marmita being a cooking pot similar to that which gives it’s name to our own Marmite, Martmitako is one …

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Coast / Galicia / Gastronomy / Special places

Viva Viveiro and the Costa Lucense

March 23, 2011May 17, 2013 - by admin - Leave a Comment

  The lovely old medieval town of Viveiro with its three impressive gateways leading into its narrow paved streets with quaint, old fashioned shops, hard to find in this modern …

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Coast / Galicia / Gastronomy

Weird but delicious, Percebes (Goose barnacles)

March 10, 2011December 3, 2019 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Looking more than anything like some fantasy dragon’s amputated toes, and not necessarily like anything you’d like to put in your mouth, Percebes (goose barnacles) are one of Galicia´s most …

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  • Andy's rides & routes (11)
  • Asturias (12)
  • Cantabria (33)
  • Castilla & Leon (3)
  • Coast (14)
  • Euskadi (7)
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  • History & Culture (20)
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  • Navarra (1)
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  • Picos de Europa (8)
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  • Special places (28)
  • Sport and adventure (5)
  • Village crafts (3)

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