We here at Salt & Wind Travel have big love for Spain but planning a trip requires real prep if you want to get the most out of your travels. Here are 13 essential Spain travel tips to keep in your back pocket on your next trip.
Gift a slice of Spain with these goods inspired by our fave styles and eats from Barcelona! They are perfect presents for your favorite globetrotter.
The culinary scene in Basque Country is totally unique and nowhere is that more evident that in San Sebastian. Here are my must-visit picks for doing a tapas crawl, Basque style.
All our favorite Spanish and French flavors combine in this dish from Los Angeles! It’s a combination of crispy black lentils with pencil-thin asparagus and Jamón Serrano and then all topped with a Crème Fraîche Mustard sauce! My mouth is already watering writing this Black Lentils with Asparagus, Jamón, and Crème Fraîche Sauce recipe down!
If I lived in Barcelona, becoming a regular at Entrepanes Diaz would be a life goal. Every detail at this 50s-style bar is thoughtfully executed as is their food. It’s all about bocadillos (Spanish sandwiches) and I’ve recreated my favorite, the {Bocadillo Antxón} Shoestring Fry Chorizo Egg Sandwich recipe!
Between the people, food, and culture, San Sebastian is by far one of our favorite places we’ve ever set foot. Very much Basque but still distinctly Spanish, one of the must dos in this seaside town is a tapas crawl.
You’ll see foods familiar to tapas in Madrid and Barcelona and other flavors that are 100% Basque. This Crab-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers recipe is a variation on the tapas bars and we now make it on the regular.
Inspired by the classic Spanish sauce made with roasted peppers, Marcona almonds, paprika, and garlic, this Roasted Red Pepper Romesco Dip Recipe’s only problem is how crave-worthy it is!