Typical Basque Christmas foods are just as delicious (and extensive!) as you can imagine. For Basques, food always comes first, and the winter holidays are no exception. Spanish cuisine, famous for its amazing flavors, takes on even higher levels of deliciousness at Christmastime, if that’s even possible. But not all regions in Spain celebrate the […]
Winter holidays
Winter Holidays in San Sebastian: What to Do on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
This blog post was originally posted on November 21, 2017, and was updated on August 10, 2023. Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that “everything is closed” on major holidays in San Sebastian—it’s still possible to have fun on Christmas and New Year’s Day! Yes, it’s true that major public holidays take on a […]
A Complete Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in San Sebastian
At Christmas time, San Sebastian turns into a fairytale land full of beautiful lights and magical Christmas markets. If you’re planning a trip to this northern Basque city around Christmastime, you can’t avoid the contagious holiday atmosphere that takes over the town in December. San Sebastian is known for the many local Christmas markets where […]
How to Spend the Perfect Winter Holidays in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on January 13, 2017 and was updated on January 6, 2018. Spending your winter holidays in Barcelona? There’s a lot to do during the mild winter months in the Catalan capital! Read on to get ideas for how to spend the perfect winter holiday in Barcelona. What to Expect on […]