San Sebastian – Donostia Trip Overview
We Basques maintain a very strong bond with our surroundings and, as children, many of us develop a very special connection with the sea or the mountains. Throughout the day, we’ll explain the reasons for this idyll and how it relates to the other great Basque passion: product-based cuisine.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
* Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Food Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Sebastian – Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
We Basques maintain a very strong bond with our surroundings and, as children, many of us develop a very special connection with the sea or the mountains. Throughout the day, we’ll explain the reasons for this idyll and how it relates to the other great Basque passion: product-based cuisine.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Aia, Aia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Our first stop is a typical ‘latxa’ sheep farm dedicated to one of the oldest Basque crafts: making cheese. During our visit on the farm you’ll not only learn about the production of an award-winning Idiazabal cheese but also take part in this process. Armed with the knowledge you’ll savour a selection of the typical cheese examples. Natural or smoked. Young or aged. All of them made from unpasteurized sheep milk. This is what we call: ‘the real cheese’ 🙂
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Parque Natural de Pagoeta, Termino Municipal de Aia, Zarautz Spain
Pagoeta is situated between the coast and the inland valleys and it’s characterised for its very rugged terrain covered with natural forests, scrubland and extensive pastures with a few scattered farmhouses.
Pass By: Getaria, Getaria, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
Getaria – true Txakoli heaven! Getaria is one of four Txakoli wine regions and also the most renowned one. We chose a small, sustainable winery to embrace the traditional methods of wine making. You will dive in the world of ‘txakoli’ making process, Hondarribi Zuri and Beltza grapes and learn how to serve and pair it. Enough talking – time to try this bubbly, crisp drink!
Stop At: Getaria Fishing Port, Getaria Spain
Next discover the medieval village of Getaria. You’ll dive into fascinating history of the village and learn about its most famous citizens like Elkano – the first man who circumnavigate the world or Balenciaga – one of the most important fashion designers of all times. Getaria has it all! Medieval charm, fishing traditions, txakoli wine, the best fish seafood restaurants…
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Asador -Mayflower- Erretegia, Lugar, Katrapona Plaza, 4, Bajo, 20808 Guetaria, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Lunch time! Getaria is home to some of the best seafood restaurants in the region and you’ll have an opportunity to try its speciality: charcoal grilled fish and local wine. You can watch how the chefs prepare fish on massive outdoor BBQs. You can’t go more local and authentic than that. It is a 100% zero kilometer meal.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Paseo Costero, Zarautz Spain
You will enjoy beautiful ride along the coast from Getaria to Zarautz.
Pass By: Monte Igueldo, Plaza del Funicular, 4, 20008 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
From Zarautz we will continue to Orio from where we will drive up Mount Igueldo. During this scenic ride we will pass green fields, farmhouses and admire incredible views of the ocean.
