The Basque cuisine is famous within Spain and arguably it is where you will find the best food. Much of this fame comes from San Sebastian and its bars and restaurants. Although tapas were invented in Andalucia they became perfected in San Sebastian and a walk through the old town before lunch time with its many bars shows why. Each bar is bursting with tapas and they look very delicate. Tapas are generally enjoyed together with a glass of wine or a small beer, and the Spanish tradition suggests to have one tapa and a wine in one bar and move on to the next bar.

A lot of people will substitute dining out on a main meal for Tapas. A Tapa Crawl allows you to enjoy as many plates as you want and most possibly in different bars and restuarants subsequently enjoying a more varied culinery experience. If you want 'real' food then that is where San Sebastian can be very very good. You can find several different cuisines such Chinese, German, Galicien, Italian and of course the obvious Basque cuisine. A great place to eat out is around the harbour area, specially if fresh sea food is to your taste, there are also more simple harbour taverns to enjoy.

PAMPLONA ( a famous neighbour )

Some 82 kms South East of San Sebastian lies the city of Pamplona most famous for the Running of the Bulls. Ernest Hemmingway the American writer adored the spectacle of the Bull Run which is part of the Sanfermines fiestas held each year between the 6th and 15th of July. For full details on Pamplona and running with bulls visit Pamplona

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