Final (?) Itinerary Basque Spain & France: Look OK?
Jan 20th, 2016, 10:21 PM
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Whichever winery (bodega) you want to tour in the Rioja requires reservations. English language tours are typically limited to one each day during the week, but several now have wine bars where you can taste their wines without reservations.
Jan 21st, 2016, 10:15 AM
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We were in Casa Urola twice yesterday, once for a pintxo (Alcachofa y cardo navarro a la parrilla con crema de jamón y praliné salado de almendras - artichokes are in season) and wine, in the early afternoon, and again with our friends last night before going to the closing ceremony of the Tamborrada. The prices of wine and pintxos there are some of the best in Donostia's old quarter.
www.casaurolajatetxea.es/en/menu/
As far as what to order in a bar or restaurant, just about anything will do, depending on what you like. Maribel's Guides has a dinng guide you may find helpful (www.maribelsguides.com/menu-guide/).
www.casaurolajatetxea.es/en/menu/
As far as what to order in a bar or restaurant, just about anything will do, depending on what you like. Maribel's Guides has a dinng guide you may find helpful (www.maribelsguides.com/menu-guide/).
Jan 21st, 2016, 11:12 AM
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I much preferred both of the Basque regions in Spain and France to Barcelona. But a highlight for me in Barcelona was Fundacío Joan Miró up on Montjuic. The cruise ships' mobs, sadly, are taking a toll on Barcelona.
Jan 21st, 2016, 01:56 PM
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I think I'm going to agree with your preference for Basque over Barcelona..I really debated cutting one night in Barcelona to add to Basque region, but then thought I really couldn't do anything in Barcelona with just one whole day (2 nights).
Robert, glad to hear Casa Urola is still a great find!
I think I'm going to agree with your preference for Basque over Barcelona..I really debated cutting one night in Barcelona to add to Basque region, but then thought I really couldn't do anything in Barcelona with just one whole day (2 nights).
Robert, glad to hear Casa Urola is still a great find!
Jan 21st, 2016, 02:59 PM
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It took us 3 entire days just to view & absorb all the Gaudi stuff, Barri Gothic, other architecture, & area around Picasso museum. Stayed off the Ramblas & didn't see any evidence of cruise ship mobs. We were there the first week in Sept 2013.
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Jan 21st, 2016, 09:10 PM
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>"The cruise ships' mobs, sadly, are taking a toll on Barcelona"<
It's pretty much the same comment you're starting to hear everywhere. Bilbao is building a new docking area and is due to double the number of landings this year. Thankfully they only hang around a short time and only swarm a few places.
It's pretty much the same comment you're starting to hear everywhere. Bilbao is building a new docking area and is due to double the number of landings this year. Thankfully they only hang around a short time and only swarm a few places.
