San Sebastian has been appointed by National Geographic as one of the ten happiest cities in the world. San Sebastián’s worldwide prestige is constantly featured in journals and magazines, consistently appearing on the lists of the most beautiful cities in the world and among the favourites to be visited by tourists. However, this time, the […]
The old town is the most traditional part of town where locals go for a round of their favourite finger food. There are many bars in this area but this is our selection of four: Victor Montes – located in the Plaza Nueva (‘new square’ and paradoxically one of the oldest squares in town) is recognized […]
San Sebastian is home to a region that boasts the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants per square foot in the world. With acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants in the region including Arzak (San Sebastián), Berasategi (Lasarte), Akelarre (district Igeldo) and Mugaritz (Errenteria). In addition to the Michelin star restaurants, San Sebastian is also renowned for it’s pintxo bars which can be found around the city […]
Did you know that Spain is one of the favorite filming locations of American directors? This is because its landscape diversity makes it ideal to recreate scenarios in a less expensive way. And I guess the weather helps too. In Southern Spain, Madrid and Barcelona hundreds of scenes have been recorded for very different types […]
Pintxos are a type of ‘tapas’ found in the Basque Country and is one of the cornerstones of Basque cuisine. The small dishes, which are fanciful for their size, represent the various specialities of the regional gastronomy. In Bilbao, Casco Viejo is the best place for a wide selection of pintxo bars, which are best experiences with the […]
If you’re confused by the term molecular gastronomy, TNS invites you to enjoy this tutorial presentation by the magnificent professor Hervé This. Considered to be the founder of molecular gastronomy, the French physical chemist’s energetic style of presentation and his unusual cooking skills make this a must-watch for anyone wanting to learn more. As Hervé himself says, “molecular cooking is […]
In Northern Spain, we love our jamón. To tempt you into a visit to the region, we have a few photos to show you just how much jamón is literally hanging around. In case you were wondering what makes jamón so special, here’s a quick run down of its many qualities. The type of any Spanish ham […]
As the number of bars in San Sebastian can be overwhelming and potentially difficult to navigate between them, we provide Pintxo Tours to make it easy. We take you to the best bars, with negotiated rates and paired drinks included. In addition to our Pintxo Tours we provide, we can offer you with some advice on the […]
Where do tapas come from? Many people know what a ‘tapa’ is but not know the actual origins of the word ‘tapa’. ‘Tapar’ in Spanish means ‘to cover’ and the term dates back hundreds of years. Back then, the ham legs that hung in bars would attract swarms of flies. Bartenders used to give a […]
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