HOTELA M&UGA We stayed for three nights in the Basque Country town of Elorrio. The Town stands out for its unique medieval and modern heritage. In 1964, it was declared a Medieval Heritage Site. It is set in a green valley with the river Zumelegi running down its centre. It is a delightful walk through the streets of palaces and ancestral houses, built of stone and carved masonry from the 17th and 18th centuries. We chose to stay in the M&UGA Hotela. The hotel is a minute's w

BAR CAN COSTA For the cheaper pocket, head to Bar Costa in Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, a pretty, and well loved little village in the centre of the island. There are many restaurants set around the village church in this lovely spot with a vibrant hippy feel. It's a great place to live, a few hours away from the interesting little shops, nooks, and crannies. Most Sundays, there is a church procession, with locals and tourists attending the Sunday service. There are many inte

RESTAURANTE CAN BERRI VELL When you arrive in the lovely little village of  Sant Agustí des Vedrà , opposite the village church, You will find an excellent traditional restaurant. This was once a 17th-century home and is now a lovely, romantic, candle-lit spot with a delightful terrace area overrun with greenery. The restaurant has been open for 30 years, and once you get inside, you will be in an authentic rural Ibicencan home. There are different rooms, small & large, with

BAR GURE TOKI Michelin Plate IIO Tucked away in the corner of the bustling plaza Nueva in the old town, this little bar was the winner of the best pintxos in town for many years for a reason. They are the modern gastronomic type of pintxos. The top two pictures are from a previous visit. We Tried the following Patatas rellenas con mejillas de cerdo y sal de vainilla (potatoes stuffed with pig's cheeks and vanilla salt). Foie con manzana y pedro ximenez (foie gras with ap