Mai–Out offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
SPAIN · WINES + CULTURE
SPAIN — BASQUE COUNTRY AND RIOJA AT THE TABLE
From pintxos counters to Rioja cellars, a trip made to taste the north.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYSpain
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Bilbao → San Sebastián → Laguardia → Logroño → Bilbao
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Haro
2Rioja Alavesa
3Tempranillo
4San Sebastian
5Pintxos and bodegas
Between the pintxos of San Sebastián and the bodegas of Rioja, gastronomy and wine meet without losing their identities. Haro, Rioja Alavesa and Tempranillo add wine depth to the trip, while the Basque Country adds one of the strongest gastronomic cultures in Spain.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Bilbao
Bilbao opens the trip with regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Bilbao.
DAY 2
Bilbao — selected experiences
Day in Bilbao for local ingredients, restaurants and Bilbao's culinary tradition.
DAY 3
Bilbao → San Sebastian
Travel from Bilbao to San Sebastián. After arrival, the day opens up to local ingredients, restaurants and San Sebastián's culinary tradition.
DAY 4
San Sebastián — local experience
San Sebastián gets a full day for markets, producers and flavors of San Sebastián.
DAY 5
San Sebastian → Laguardia
Departure from San Sebastián towards Laguardia, where upon arrival you can start exploring the markets, producers and flavors of Laguardia.
DAY 6
Laguardia in depth
More time in Laguardia, now with regional cuisine and experiences at the table in Laguardia.
DAY 7
Laguardia → Logroño
The journey leaves Laguardia and heads to Logroño, with the rest of the day focused on regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Logroño.
DAY 8
Logroño — full day
The day in Logroño combines local ingredients, restaurants and Logroño's culinary tradition.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Pintxos, markets and wineries on a short route through northern Spain. The sequence between Bilbao and Logroño gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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