Benjamin Kemper

Benjamin Kemper

Based in Madrid, Spain, Benjamin is a writer, teacher, and consultant. His work has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, The Wall Street Journal, SAVEUR, National Geographic Traveler, The Daily Beast, AFAR, Travel + Leisure, Fodor's (online and print guides), Smithsonian Magazine, Atlas Obscura, Extra Crispy, Bloomberg, Serious Eats, OUT, Runner's World, Tasting Table, CNN Travel, Departures, and Huffington Post.

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El Equilibrista 33

El Equilibrista 33

Dinner | Canary Islands | Gran Canaria
Bodacious, colorful plating, and innovative Canarian cuisine are the hallmarks of this cozy restaurant two blocks from Las Alcaravaneras beach. Expect ...
Diving Atlantis Tenerife

Diving Atlantis Tenerife

Diving & Snorkeling | Canary Islands | Tenerife
Let the pro guides at this diving center take you on an underwater snorkeling safari, and you'll see everything from stingrays to sea turtles to cuttlefish. ...
Dabadaba

Dabadaba

Dance Club | The Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja | San Sebastian
Dabadaba, tucked away on a side street behind Tabakalera, is San Sebastián's premier nightclub and performance venue, bringing in fan-favorite DJs and ...
Narru

Narru

Basque | The Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja | San Sebastian
At the intersection of soulful Basque cooking and special-occasion alta gastronomía lies this white-tablecloth restaurant where you can have both—in ...
Svgar

Svgar

Dinner | The Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja | Laguardia
A favorite among local winemakers and chefs, this unassuming 10-table tavern serves inventive Spanish bistronomie fare like Wagyu cecina (air-dried beef ...
Hawaii Donostia

Hawaii Donostia

Family | The Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja | San Sebastian
Rent surfboards, wet suits, and more by the hour, day, or week at a fair price (and inquire about lessons, too) at this beachside shop that also sells ...
Bodega Klandestina

Bodega Klandestina

Fodor's Choice | The Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja | San Sebastian
Here's your one-stop shop for limited-release wines (ask about the natural Txakolí), local craft beers, and grassy small-production olive oils—all presided ...
Muka

Muka

Basque | The Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja | San Sebastian
At this buzzy fire-focused restaurant on the ground floor of the Kursaal—the newest passion project by Mugaritz chef Andoni Luis Aduriz—expect pitch-perfect, ...
Simona Specialty Coffee Club

Simona Specialty Coffee Club

Brunch | The Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja | San Sebastian
Locally roasted single-origin brews and a varied brunch menu of tostas and internationally inflected eggs make this new riverside café the best specialty ...
La Espiga

La Espiga

Breakfast | The Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja | San Sebastian
One of the best bites in San Sebastián (and perhaps on earth) is the humble "Delicia" pintxo—anchovy, hard-boiled egg, and parsley-onion vinaigrette ...
A 10-Day Spanish Itinerary From Madrid to Andalusia

A 10-Day Spanish Itinerary From Madrid to Andalusia

This trip takes in the best of vibrant Madrid and its world-class art museums and showcases some of Castile’s historic gems before whisking you to the Moorish south, where Córdoba’s majestic mosque, Seville’s fragrant orange blossoms, and Granada’s “heaven on earth” await. Days 1–3: Madrid Start the day with a visit to either the Prado, … Continued
31 Ultimate Things to Do in Barcelona

31 Ultimate Things to Do in Barcelona

With its sun-soaked beaches, Mediterranean hospitality, and unparalleled architecture, it's easy to fall for Barcelona. Here's what to do and see in the Catalan capital.