March kicked off with the glamorous Repsol Guide 2024 Suns Gala held in Cartagena. The renowned Spanish road guide honored the newest culinary gems with prestigious Soles (suns). Basque cuisine is well-known in Spain, with many top restaurants. It is the fourth autonomous community with the most awards. A total of 71 restaurants received distinctions. […]
Award-Winning Basque Restaurants With Repsol Suns in 2024 Leer más »
Anytime is a good time to visit the Basque Country, but the bright colours of the spring make special this time of the year. When the cold weather starts giving up and the sun starts shining longer hours, an explosion of colours emerge in our mountains and lands. Oak and Beech Forest begin dying green
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Basque food has been, without a doubt, the most iconic distinction of Norther Spain. According to Saveur Editors: It won’t take long after arriving in the Basque Country to understand why it has become a destination for epicureans. Sure, the region boasts a slew of showy Michelin-starred gastronomic temples, but the true strength of Euskadi,
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The industrialization and globalization of the food sector have led us to travel the world and eat the same food with exactly the same flavor in every country we visit, while indigenous and small-production species are relegated to second and third places, ultimately facing the risk of extinction. A striking example is the case of
Añaña Salt: The Basque Product That Was On The Verge Of Disappearing Leer más »
Basqvium has recently collaborated with Food Design Magazine, a publication exploring the perfect fusion of art, gastronomy, and creativity; by combining it all together into a food space design, releasing its inaugural issue in January 2024. The Inaugural Issue The first edition features Ferrán Adriá and Luki Huber on the cover. It shows how combining
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Zuberoa’s maskaradak (masquerades) are without a doubt an important celebration within the basque culture. Basque carnivals are spectacular rituals where social function, symbolic heritage, and the marvelous dances of basque carnivals come to life. Each year, the youth of a Zuberoa’s town take on the responsibility of preparing and bringing the maskaradak to other localities.
Maskaradak – The Traditional Basque Carnivals Leer más »
One of the most important Basque Traditions is Santa Agueda (Agate Deuna in Basque), and the Catholic Church commemorates this feast on February 5th. In popular tradition, this celebration begins on the eve, that is, the late evening of February 4th. The eve of Santa Águeda is a significant event in numerous towns across the
Santa Agueda – The Basque Tradition With The Deepest Meaning Leer más »
The Pintxo is possibly the most recognized culinary expression of Basque food in the Basque Country. It is basically miniature cuisine elevated to an art form, forming vibrant displays on bar counters. Legend has it that pintxos emerged in the 1930s in San Sebastian, specifically at La Espiga Bar. An establishment that is still open
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Bilbao is a distinctive and vibrant city, brimming with opportunities and delightful places to explore. Yet, if your stay in the capital of Vizcaya extends, and you have the luxury of time to discover its surroundings, you won’t regret embarking on these 5 day trips from Bilbao that are absolutely essential. Haute Couture and Txakoli
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Everyone knows that Basque gastronomy is a cornerstone of its culture, built upon two pillars: food and drink. Both are so crucial that Basque people celebrate the start of many seasons by following ancient and unique traditions. This past week, there were events about Basque cider and Basque’s white wine: txakoli, which showed good examples
The great week of the traditional Basque drinks Leer más »