The Basque Country is a beautiful land of tasty dishes and flavours linked to a gastronomic culture with strong roots. The history of this region in northern Spain has left us dishes that are as delicious as they are varied strongly influenced by the tradition of fishing and livestock farming. The food here is so great that the city of San Sebastian has one of the most Michelin-starred restaurants per square metre.
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Basque cuisine is one of the most iconic and unique in Spain and the world. If you are planning a trip to Bilbao San Sebastian Vitoria or another place in the mountainous north or simply want to get to know their gastronomy here are the 20 most popular dishes in the Basque Country.
We wanted to start with pintxos because every tourist finds them as soon as they arrive in the Basque Country. The truth is that pintxos are not just one recipe; there are thousands! Not to be confused with the tapas of the rest of Spain although there are similarities.
Pintxos are small snacks that can contain almost anything and are one of the characteristics of Basque cuisine. Those of tortilla ham anchovies croquettes or meat are some of the most famous and you will see them accompanied by bread and olive oil. Do not end your trip without having tried some.
