Basque Cuisine

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Unique Gastronomic Experiences

Discover the history of chocolate and its centuries-long relationship with the Basque Country. During this visit you will explore part of the sweet history of Tolosa and learn about the art of chocolate.
The Basque cooking and tasting workshop at MIMO, in Donostia/San Sebastian, offers you the opportunity to learn how to prepare some of the most emblematic dishes of Basque cuisine, such as cod in pilpil sauce, marmitako, ox rib steak or cheesecake.
Discover the Basque Country’s Gastronomic Societies: A Pillar of Basque Culture. In this experience you will be able to discover the charm of the gastronomic societies or “txokos”.
The guided tour of Sagardoetxea offers you the chance to discover the process of making Basque cider, from apple harvesting to bottling.
The culinary tradition of preparing sea bream in the Orio style, grilled with olive oil, garlic and chilli, reflects the importance of this fish in the local gastronomy.