Bilbao & San Sebastian

(October 2023)

What an experience for a foodie.

The two best places to do pintxos hopping, and definitely make early reservations for Michelin Guide restaurants.

So, definitely prepare yourself beforehand for these locations, you wouldn't want to miss anything.

Let's start with Bilbao

What to do in this beautiful city, what to see and dive into.

First you may go directly to Casco Viejo (Old Town) and see the Catedral de Bilbao and wander around in the streets, have a pintxos at Plaza Nuevo.

The best one you can try is Victor Montes.

"Victor Montes"

Also, you can head towards to Mercado de la Ribera, delicious food market that you will really like.

If you still have time for the day, the Guggenheim Museum is a great choice, there are lots of beautiful exhibitions and etc.

"Guggenheim Museum"

For the next day, walk pass Zubizuri Bridge and go to the funicular for Mount Artxenda. A panoramic view of the city from the mount is spectacular.

"Zubizuri Bridge"

The pintxos stops you can try for the day are - El Pintxito

-Cafe Iruna

-Baster

-La Ley Seca

-Gure Toki

-La Batea

"El Pintxito"

Another thing you can consider is to visit Getxo, a small fisherman town very close to the city. You can go there with an underground. Where you can walk a very long promenade near sea. And eat delicious fried calamari in Gastrotaberna Arrantzale.

"Getxo"

In addition to these, I would like to mention the best cafe to have breakfast - Cokoon Cafe. Don't miss it.

"Cokoon Cafe"

San Sebastian

Here is a small but a wonderful town that you are going to fall in love with.

You may want to be stay in the Old Town.

Walk from every street because you will see different boutiqures and restaurants in every single street.

Don't hesitate to climb up to Motako Gaztelua, a beautiful trekking route and an ending with a spectacular view. Walk along the Beach of La Concha and be amazed. Watch the surfers at Zurriola Beach and walk around Gros neighbourhood.

"Beach of La Concha"

Window shopping around the streets of Good Shepherd of San Sebastián Cathedral. Walk around Gipuzkoa Plaza and have a drink in Konstituzio Plaza.

"Good Shepherd of San Sebastián Cathedral"

The pintxos bars you have to try are

-La Cepa

-Atari

-Bar Nestor

-Bar Sport

"La Cepa"

Have a quick breakfast at Cafeteria Itturalde.

"Old Town"

Definitely eat a San Sebastian Cheesecake at La Vina.

"La Vina"

Last but not least

I would definitely recommend you to make a reservation for a Michelin Star restaurant called Elkano in a small town called Getara, that you can go by bus from San Sebastian and eat Turbot fish.

Hope you will enjoy