It is one of the most beautiful port enclaves in the the Basque Country and the culinary specialty that shines even more than its own sea is the grilled fish, accompanied by a good wine Txakoli. In GetariaFrom sea bream to turbot caught in the same waters that bathe the municipality, they are prepared with the necessary care that culminates in a large dish. In addition, this technique still rises to its greatest exponent in a whole temple of embers: the Elkano restaurant. We are going on a gastronomic getaway to discover this town of Guipúzcoa with the third of its emblems that does not leave you indifferent. Do you want to know how to get this exquisite delicacy to the point and what other attractions the town has? Go!
The charms of Getaria
At Bay of Biscay there is a unique place in the entire Spanish geography where you can enjoy an unparalleled gastronomic experience. Because in Getaria, the seafaring tradition has been maintained until today to serve the embers specialists an excellent raw material from Cantabrian Sea. El grilled fish It is a symbol of the exciting work that from fishermen to Basque chefs have continued to carry out. A charming little town just 25 kilometers from San Sebastián It offers you unbeatable fish and seafood. Its cooking can even be observed when strolling through the pretty streets, where the chefs bring out all their art. The authentic flavors of the Basque coastal area are guaranteed. Surely you already want to try them!
But before we go into kitchens or contemplate them directly outside, we want to draw you a brief literary landscape about this fabulous destination. Imagine a picturesque port with the ocean in the background, two attractive beaches -Gaztetape and Malkorbe- rolling hills full of vines, the prevailing old town and even a mountain in a small island. All this is what you can find in Getaria, so the tasting of its most typical gastronomy is only a 'bit' of the charms it offers you. Among them, we highlight the mount of San Antón at the end of the port area for being a natural park with a variety of vegetation and fauna. Several trails lead you to its top, from which you can get a spectacular view of the town.
Balenciaga and Elcano, famous sons
Then, it is impossible not to name and remember which are the two emblems of the municipality, the two famous sons that grew there in Getaria. One is Cristobal Balenciaga, a true innovator in the world of fashion and whose brand is now known worldwide. His technique and his perfection have no competition. You can know everything about this eminence of haute couture in the museum that occupies up to two buildings connected to each other. Then, another very prestigious personality both at the time and today from historical memory is Juan Sebastian Elcano. The sailor and explorer who completed the first round the world was also born in Getaria. Monuments in his honor are not lacking in the Guipuzcoan town. For example, in the town hall square or on the main street of the town.
Grilled fish, third treasure
Along with those world-renowned people, the third treasure of the Basque enclave is his grilled fish that you can try in the different restaurants that are scattered around the port area. We recommend eating some red mullet on the terrace of the may flower or a rich sea bass in the boga boga. Although you also have the Txoko restaurant to taste monkfish and sardines or the Shipyard to let yourself be persuaded by its turbot and sea bream. Of course, if what you want is a more luxurious experience, worthy of a Michelin Star, you should go to Elkano restaurant. That's where Peter Arregui He reinvented the sailor steakhouse and, today, his son continues with the essence of his father. Choose any of their fish or shellfish at charcoal grill and immerse yourself in a sea of tasty sensations.
In addition to the exquisite marine delicacies mentioned and others such as sole, hake, cod, lobster or squid, you can try other typical dishes. Because the gastronomy of the Basque Country it is not understood without kokotxas battered, the marmitako pretty or the famous pintxos. All these delicacies always accompanied by a good white wine Txakoli puts the icing on the cake. The one that is also prepared as a dessert with a Basque specialty. In the specialized store Nagusia Kalea You can buy these wines so characteristic of the region, although if you are even more passionate about this product, nothing better than visiting one wine cellar from around.
Live a fantastic getaway discovering the charms of Getaria, including among them the best grilled fish that, surely, you will try in your whole life!
