Getaria (Grilled Turbot) ★ 4.6
Famous forWhole grilled turbot on the brasa at Elkano and Astillero
Getaria, a fishing village 25 km west of San Sebastian, is the canonical Basque grilled-fish destination, anchored by Elkano (one Michelin star).
Food destinations within easy reach of San Sebastián. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Worth the trip
Astigarraga (Cider Houses) ★ 4.3
Famous forTxotx season Basque cider menus standing at the kupelas
Astigarraga, 7 km south of San Sebastian, is the capital of Basque cider with the densest concentration of sagardotegis, anchored by Petritegi (since 1526).
Hondarribia (Bidasoa Fishing Village) ★ 4.2
Famous forAlameda (one Michelin star) and the Bidasoa harbour pintxo crawl
Hondarribia, 25 km east of San Sebastian on the French border, is the Bidasoa fishing village with the Alameda Michelin-star kitchen and the harbour's Calle.
Lasarte-Oria (Martin Berasategui) ★ 4.8
Famous forMartin Berasategui's three-Michelin-star tasting menu
Lasarte-Oria, 9 km south of San Sebastian, is the village home of Martin Berasategui's flagship restaurant, three Michelin stars since 2001.
Errenteria (Mugaritz) ★ 4.5
Famous forAndoni Aduriz's two-Michelin-star avant-garde tasting menu
Errenteria, 10 km east of San Sebastian between Astigarraga and the border, is the home of Mugaritz, Andoni Aduriz's two-Michelin-star room and one.
Tolosa (Ama + Casa Julian) ★ 4.0
Famous forAma (one Michelin star) and Casa Julian's chuleton on coals
Tolosa, 30 km south of San Sebastian, is the inland Gipuzkoan market town anchored by Ama (one Michelin star, Green Star for sustainability) and Casa.
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From San Sebastián: Private Rioja Wine Region Day Tour
Enjoy the best of La Rioja on this guided day tour. Visit wineries, explore villages, and enjoy delicious local wine and food.
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Idiazabal Cheese Tour from San Sebastian
From lush valleys to your plate: a Basque Country cheese tour to explore the flavors of Idiazabal, surrounded by mountains, grazing herds, and award-winning local cheeses.
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Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian
Raise a glass to the Cantabrian Sea: a txakoli tour from Donostia that brings together the sea, vineyards and flavour in the cradle of Basque white wine.
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