Pincho walk in Bilbao, San Sebastian or Pamplona

Pincho - a walk through the best bars in the city

The tradition of offering snacks to alcoholic beverages is widespread throughout Spain. But it is in the north of this country, and more precisely in the Basque Country, this tradition has turned into a very special gastronomic direction. You go to the bar and in front of you a bar counter, lined with all sorts of canapes, sandwiches, tartlets, small cups - from a variety of snacks just run your eyes!

What's a pincho? This is a small snack, cold or hot, which is offered in the bar to choose from. As a rule, it is fastened with a sword - hence the very name of the dish, derived from the Spanish word pinchar, "pierce." By the way, the Basques write it in their own way - pintxo.

Let’s dive into the atmosphere of the pincho bar: walk through the best bars of San Sebastian, Bilbao or Pamplona in the afternoon or evening. During such a walk, replacing a light lunch or dinner, you can try the maximum number of local dishes in small portions, and from the inside see, taste and feel the bubbling of life.