Traditional food & drink in País Vasco

País Vasco has 5 regional specialities worth seeking out in its heritage towns. Many carry a DOP or IGP protected-origin mark, which ties the product to a defined area and production method.

Pintxos↗

Bite-sized bar snacks pinned on bread — bar-hopping for pintxos is a Basque institution.

Bacalao al pil-pil↗

Salt cod cooked in an emulsion of its own gelatin, garlic and olive oil.

Marmitako↗

A hearty tuna, potato and pepper stew born on Basque fishing boats.

Idiazabal↗

A firm, often smoked sheep's-milk cheese from the Basque and Navarrese highlands.

Txakoli↗

A slightly sparkling, bone-dry white wine poured from height to give it life.