Gastronomy
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Get to know the products and dishes that make Debabarrena a gastronomic destination.
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San Blas
Cheese
Cider
Chocolate
Mackerel
Talo
Cheese
One of the hallmark products of the Basque Country, cheese is closely linked to the region’s agricultural and livestock farming traditions.
In Debabarrena, cheese is traditionally made from the milk provided by the sheep, cows and goats that graze in the meadows of our hills and mountains.
Come and discover the flavour of our cheese and learn about how it is made at the Goienetxe cheese factory.
Cider
Amidst the verdant green landscape, apple orchards stand as witnesses to the Basque Country’s rich cider tradition.
We use our native variety of apple to make a unique kind of cider that is bursting with flavour and character.
Our establishments offer you the opportunity to try all the products that apples provide us with, and to sample a typical Basque cider-house menu.
Chocolate
The Saint-Gerons family has been at the head of the chocolate factory in Mendaro since 1850.
This family of master chocolatiers originally worked with an animal-driven cocoa mill, although later on, animal traction was replaced by the first electric motor to ever be installed in Gipuzkoa.
Come to Mendaro and discover the traditional chocolate-making process.
Mackerel
Mackerel is an oily fish whose name in Spanish (verdel) comes from its characteristic greenish colour (the Spanish word for green is verde).
It is traditionally served baked, but is so versatile that it can be cooked and enjoyed in many different ways.
Moreover, if you are here in April, you cannot miss Berdel Eguna (Mackerel Day) in Mutriku, which offers an unbeatable opportunity to experience the many different ways in which this delicious fish can be cooked, in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
San Blas
Tortas de San Blas (or Saint Blaise biscuits) are sugar-glazed aniseed-flavoured biscuits that are typical of Debabarrena.
They are traditionally made at the end of January and beginning of February, when the streets of the region are typically filled with their enticing aroma.
If you want to try your hand at making them, here is the recipe!
Talo
These cornflour tortillas are typical of the Basque Country and stalls selling them can be found at many fairs and fêtes.
In Debabarrena, you can grind the corn yourself at the old Lastur Mill, before learning how to make a Basque talo with your own hands.
The workshop is designed for the whole family and ends with you all enjoying a mouth-watering talo filled with spicy chistorra sausage.
Discover our gastronomic plans...
Restaurants
The Debabarrena Gastronomic Club is a group of chefs determined to shine a spotlight on local products and the quality of Basque cuisine.
Debabarrena
Gourmet
The latest initiative launched by the Debabarrena Gastronomic Club is Debabarrena Gourmet.
Unique, customised taster menus designed especially for you by our chefs.
Tripontziak
In November 2024, we will be celebrating our 11th Tripontziak, a gastronomic initiative that has become one of the highlights of the region’s tourist offer.