If we say “the most Basque flavour” We are not just referring to the Euskadi community. The routes of Visit GastroOH also go through Navarre, French Basque Country y Béarn. It even has a presence in The Rioja. Discover in this article what the project consists of and how you can live the best gastronomic experience in these places.
What is Visit GastroOH!?
It is an initiative that was born thanks to the project gaturi. This is co-financed with the European funds FEDER and his idea is most original. It consists of making SMEs in these territories competitive by offering a unique destination to the international public. So you don't have to limit yourself to a few gildas en San Sebastián if you can taste too Bayonne ham.
The optimal way is to travel by road. On this trip between Spain and France you will also enjoy forests, beaches, deserts and a wide variety of scenery. You can also taste impressive dishes in restaurants with estrella Michelin a stone's throw from every destination.
We suggest you start your adventure in the the Basque Country. In this you can enjoy the Cantabrian beyond gastronomy. You can also remember, when you get hungry, that some of the best products in gastronomy come from there. They usually end up on the tables of the steakhouses and cider houses. You can even consume them in the bars of pintxos.
What does France have?
After trying the classic marmitako you can cross the Bidasoa River by car and plant yourself in the Pays Basque. Something more picturesque than the Spanish, it stands out for sweets accompanied by hot and sparkling chocolate. In this picturesque region you can go to a bistro to try the famous Espelette pepper. I am also going to try the recipes in the bistros with the spicy spark of their famous Piment d'Espelette. These are some red peppers that the locals hang from their facades.
Delving a little deeper into France we arrived in Bearn. It probably sounds like you Bayonne city. It is located in this region and a famous ham comes from it. It is also an excellent place to drink wine and eat cheese due to the wide offer.
We return to Spain
Afterwards, his thing is to cross the Pyrenees and enjoy the forests and orchards of Navarre. In addition, you can drive through the desert of the Bardenas Reales Natural Park. It is worth mentioning that due to its beauty it was the scene of Game of Thrones.
We almost forgot to say that the route ends in The Rioja, where you can enjoy a wide assortment of the best wines. Enjoy a tasting in one of the wineries with more history. Also don't forget the tapas of the mythical Laure Streetl. Among them, the mushrooms and the "marriage". You can also delight yourself with the traditional grilled lamb chops.
the seven routes
Do not worry because surely you have a route that suits you. That is, there is seven. You will be right with some of them. For example, with destiny cheese you can try wonders like Idiazábal, Roncal, Camerano, Ossau Iraty or Fromage d'Estive. In the same way, Destination Wine takes us through ten different appellations of origin. In addition, the architecture of the wineries added to the landscapes becomes another spectacle.
We also have another dedicated to protected designations of origin (PDO), geographical indications (GI) and other products with a seal of quality. Some examples are the Artichoke from Tudela, the Pears from Rincón de Soto, the Pepper (piparra) from Gernika or the Ham from Bayonne. On the other hand, the Ecogastronomic route has 2000 certified sustainable products.
🐑 #Lamb from Navarre the IGP that watches over the quality of the meat
The chef, Aaron Ortiz, of @KaboRestaurant shows us a special recipe ⬇️#visitgastrOH @Gaturi_Eu @hostnavarra @IntiaSa https://t.co/zkKkZ7fccu pic.twitter.com/LJeD2WVxxx
– Navarra Television (@NavarraTV) May 4, 2022
And the Camino de Santiago?
Another route coincides with the Jacobean route of the Camino de Santiago. This runs from France to La Rioja and serves as a bridge between cultures and gastronomies. To finish, we mention the Haute Cuisine Route. It includes nearly 200 establishments recognized by the michelin guide, the Restaurant Magazine (The World 50 Best Restaurants), the Repsol Guide or Master Restorer.
So, you already have an option for these summer holidays. Without a doubt, it is the golden opportunity to enjoy a multitude of beautiful landscapes while appreciating the best gastronomy. See you on the routes Visit Gastroh!?
