RESTAURANTE ASADOR TXAKOLI SIMÓN After a 15/20 minute walk from the Funicular de Artxanda (funicular railway), you arrive high above Bilbao at Restaurante Asador Txakolli Simón. The Friesian breed of cow is the favourite of Óscar García, the grill master at this restaurant, which stands out for its value for money. On busy days here, eight strips (rib strips) can be dispatched in a single service.  When the sun is shining in Bilbao, you go to Artxanda, the viewpoint of Bilbao

For this visit to San Sebastian in June 2025, we concentrated on pintxos rather than sit-down meals. We started our pintxo tour in Parte Vieja (the old town). We always prefer hot pintxos, as they are made to order. The pintxos on the bar are not a problem, but you may eat too much bread! We tend to have no more than two pintxos and a glass of wine or beer per bar, so we don't get too full too early. The best time to visit the pintxo bars is 8.30 —10.30 pm. Several pintxo bar

RESTAURANTE ELKANO    One Michelin Star Getaria is the picture postcard Basque Country fishing village that produced designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, Plácido Domingo's mother and Juan Sebastián Elcano (who was the first mariner to circumnavigate the globe). You can wander down the old streets to the harbour, where you will see the fishing fleet, walking past various shops selling their wares. There are stunning little beaches on either side of town. Set on a crossroads above th

CASA BALBINO Sanlúcar de Barrameda (or simply Sanlúcar) is a city in the north-west of Cádiz province, part of the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. Sanlúcar is situated on the left bank of the Guadalquivir River, at its mouth, opposite the Doñana National Park. Sanlúcar de Barrameda is one of Spain's three best-known sherry-producing towns. (The other two are Jerez de la Frontera, for which sherry is named, and El Puerto de Santa María.) Although a seaside

RESTAURANTE SONÁMBULO   A second review from our friend Bill Benham, on his brief visit to Cádiz.   This Restaurant is in a hidden spot with a beautiful interior. You will fall for the simplicity of the interior, featuring attractive retro and rustic details, along with plants and flowers that embellish the walls. Their modern fusion cuisine combines traditional and exotic ingredients to create innovative dishes. We had a fabulous night in this fantastic Restaurant with excel

If you're dreaming of sun-soaked beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a plate piled high with mouth-watering local dishes, then the Balearic Islands should be at the top of your travel list. This archipelago in the Mediterranean isn't just about stunning views and vibrant nightlife; it's a treasure trove of culinary delights waiting to be discovered. I'm here to take you on a delicious journey through the Balearic Islands food guide, sharing everything you need to know to eat l

S-MARI COCINA BAR We have walked past here many times and just thought it was more of a hostal with a bar, although we did have breakfast once, some time ago.  The restaurant is part of Hostal Mari, and a friend recommended it, so we went for dinner and were surprised to find it is a classy and welcoming local restaurant, a delightful escape away from the hustle and bustle of central San Antonio. They have a great breakfast selection, including English if that's what you want

RESTAURANTE CA'S MILÁ Michelin Plate IIO We revisited the stunning Restaurant, which is high up and overlooks the great beach of Cala...

RESTAURANTE ES PUETÓ This is a traditional beach bar/chiringuito, situated directly on the beach in Cala de Bou, with an Ibicencan...

RESTAURANTE VENTORRILLO DEL CHATO This Restaurant is a beautiful historic Goya-esque 18th-century roadhouse, situated near the beach...