CookGet hands-on experience in the preparation of traditional Spanish and Basque dishes in fun and educational cooking classes. Classes take place in professional and local kitchens in the Basque Country and a gastronomic society. Each 3 - 4 hour cooking class finishes with a multi-course, delicious meal, prepared by you, paired with specially selected, local wines. All classes are taught by local chefs.
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DrinkEnjoy visits to wineries in Spain's D.O.C. Rioja region to taste their famous reds. Visit wineries in Getaria and Hondarribia to learn about Txakoli, the local, lightly sparkling, dry white wine that pairs perfectly with seafood. Take advantage of the opportunity to taste wines from all regions of Spain in wine bars throughout the area and sample the locally produced sidra or cider.
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EatExperience the tradition of the pintxos (Peen chos) crawl or el Txikiteo (chee kee TAY oh). Pintxos is the Basque version of tapas. Whether called pintxos or tapas, both are delightful, small-plate, culinary masterpieces. We'll take you on pintxo tasting tours where you will sample Spanish wines paired with these tasty bites. The cities of Hondarribia and San Sebastian are home to a growing number of innovative chefs.
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