Immerse yourself in the Basque Sagardotegi tradition, a rustic, communal feast centred around fire-grilled food and natural cider.

Begin with a fluffy salt-cod omelette followed by fried cod with green peppers. Then, enjoy a massive, bone-in Txuleta (aged beef) grilled over charcoal and served rare. For dessert, savour Idiazabal cheese, walnuts, and sweet quince jam.

Forget bottles. When you hear the shout “Txotx!“, head to the massive wooden barrels. Catch the cider mid-air in your glass to aerate it, releasing its natural carbonation and tart flavour profile.

Expect shared tables and a lively, social atmosphere. This is a centuries-old ritual, not a tourist trap—it's how locals celebrate.