San Sebastián is one of the cities in the world to hold the highest number of Michelin stars per square metre (only beaten by Kyoto in Japan, and well ahead of cities like Paris and Lyon). The city is dotted with “Pintxo” Bars… hosting some very unusual, delicious tapas-like snacks! I especially enjoyed the local wine, “Txakoli”,…
Category: San Sebastián
Christmas Tree Post Office, San Sebastián
In the Basque Country the equivalent of Santa is Olentzero. He is the coal man who comes down from the mountains on his pottok (wild Basque horse) to hand out presents to children. Chestnuts + wine are given to the villagers. By tradition, on December 24, the Basque television + radio stations broadcast that the…