{"id":2242,"date":"2019-04-09T04:40:25","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T04:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=2242"},"modified":"2021-12-14T12:10:13","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T12:10:13","slug":"guide-best-food-wine-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/guide-best-food-wine-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To The Best Food and Wine of Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the beachside haunts of Barcelona to the tapas culture of Madrid, the hustle and bustle of the tourist capitals of Spain could be considered a bucket list essential. <\/span><\/p>\n

With thousands of tourists visiting every year, the cities are becoming increasingly busy. If busy is not quite your thing, luckily there are some alternatives that not only offer a different take on Spanish food, but also an alternative culture that surrounds it.<\/span><\/p>\n

No matter where you are in the world, the best way to get to the roots of the culture, history and daily life in a country, is through eating and drinking. Spain is without exception; it\u2019s the best way to get to the heart of the people.<\/span><\/p>\n

The country is a confluence of cultures that distinguish and separate Spain into multiple little pockets, filled with unique food, wine and festivals that celebrate the best of the best local cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Curious to learn more? <\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s have a look at two distinct areas of Spain that will expose an alternate side, and leave you itching to know more about its diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pintxos & Txacoli: Seasonal Fresh Produce in Bilbao<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the Basque Country, good food and good company are a match made in heaven; one without the other would not seem right. <\/span><\/p>\n

The town of Bilbao has a small town vibe that embraces a sense of community to the point that friends often do not arrange to meet, but rather, bump into someone they know at a bar they frequent, creating a sociable atmosphere that is warm, welcoming and open. Even if you don\u2019t know any Basque or Spanish! <\/span><\/p>\n

The evening cannot pass without a glass of wine (Txacoli) while sampling some pintxos. This snack comes in many forms and has evolved over the years, along with the Basque Country\u2019s ever-blossoming status as a foodie paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n

The little snacks are traditionally served on a small piece of bread and held together with a cocktail stick. These tasty little bites can be grilled, served fresh or lightly fried in lashings of garlic and olive oil: there are so many options – and Bilbao is full of them!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"

Where do you start? That is a difficult question, here are just some of your options:<\/span><\/p>\n