a picturesque coastal town in Spain's Basque Country and presents 13 modern rooms accented with local flair A stately 1940s villa in the Spanish coastal town of Zarautz is now a stylish 13-bedroom boutique hotel with design that speaks to its natural environment in the Basque Country Ur Bare overlooks the dramatic waves of the Cantabrian Sea which can be enjoyed from a newly-built terrace Architect Beatriz Bergasa says she found various disparate structures and typologies in the three-storey property which is positioned at the foothills of a vast woodland ‘The building has access across different floors which has been great for organising its functionality,’ she explains ‘We’ve adapted each floor to give it a distinct use.’ Bergasa achieved the highest category of energy efficiency by installing triple-glazed windows made of low-emissivity solar control glass and further insulating the stone walls Original concrete pillars and beams remain throughout and while the red ceramic tiles in the roof are new they resemble the region’s vernacular architecture Typical Basque houses feature whitewashed facades but designer Ricard Trenchs – who worked on the 4-star hotel with two other Barcelona-based studios Crude and Torndelacreu – deliberately avoided white in favour of warmer tones like beige ‘We put neutral colours in the facade because we didn’t want it to stick out from the landscape,’ he explains The homely interiors feature sandy stucco walls and touches of wood and stone Poliform and Molteni&C and lighting by Santa & Cole Pieces of industrial equipment are placed for rustic decoration russet red reception desk and a latticed wall installation made of 3D-printed clay pieces A magnolia tree rises through the lobby from its roots in Aiten Etxe restaurant downstairs whose floor is laid with grey Arival stone tiles in concentric circles Its menu celebrates the excellence of Basque produce and tradition rainbow trout and spider crab to stewed haricot beans with clams The pool area on the rooftop is staggered across three levels mimicking the incline of the slope on which Ur Bare sits The underground of the hotel includes a bodega with 240 wines and a sauna that also stores surfing equipment for guests eager to catch the waves escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Find Hotel Ur Bare at Elkano Kalea, 3, 20800 Zarautz, Gipuzkoa, Spain, urbarehotel.com Agnish Ray is a travel and culture writer based in Madrid he covers Spain for publications like The Guardian Agnish has also worked as a strategist in the arts sector and as an adjunct professor at IE School of Architecture and Design in Spain Is "NORTH" The Best Surf Photography Book Ever Made? From Tubes To Turns, Jai Glindeman's Surfing is a Treat to Behold Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast NewsAll NewsEventsBig Wave NewsWorld Surf LeagueEnvironmentalIndustryWave PoolsPosts List ‘He Was Such a Legend’: A Decade After His Death, Shawn “Barney” Barron’s Spirit Shines in Colorful Air Show Hawaiian Big Wave Icon Clyde Aikau Passes Away at 75 Alex Knost and more on what the Vans Duct Tape Invitational means for longboard surfing and highlights from the contest LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website By the time Andy Nieblas’ fellow Californians and Duct Tape Invitational co-finalists were done showering the SoCal switch-stance maestro with champagne a few things had become abundantly clear regarding Joel Tudor’s traveling alt-surf sideshow One: with a stacked field of international talent competing in the Basque Country—a good portion of whom would have to play “Hey Mister” in order to drink in the United States—a changing of the guard in the log-centric surf universe may soon be upon us And two: after nearly a decade of celebrating classic surfing through competitions held in a dozen or so countries each one showcasing the intersections between art The Duct Tape may not yet draw like a WSL event “It’s really cool what Joel has done—giving everyone a platform to display their surfing,” said Dane Reynolds who was on hand to share a couple of distinctive handshapes and indulge in the area’s playful beach breaks “[The Duct Tape invitees are] a really tight knit community There are only so many really good long boarders and they’re all here.” crowds swarmed the beachfront promenade-turned Duct Festival site in Zarautz in which the general public was invited to test out an eclectic batch of custom handshapes made by surfing luminaries like Tanner Gudauskas were soundtracked by Ray Barbee noodling through some jazz scales Lee Ann Curren’s polished electro-pop sounds and others All of which seemed to flow seamlessly into into the main event where an international gaggle of fresh faced newbies like Frenchman Nathan Sadoun (19) competed alongside an eclectic mix of DTI veterans like Justin Quintal “In the beginning we were trying to create a show that would inspire kids And that’s what happened,” said Tudor reflecting on the impact of ten years and fourteen Duct Tape Invitationals But Al [Knost] and [Ryan] Burch and those guys have been traveling for years and they’ve seen it…The kids look up to those guys “The kids now are just better than when I was a kid,” said former Duct Tape winner before being edged out by first time winner A lot of them are shaping their own boards… It’s pretty mind-blowing to see.” But although the youngsters impressed with enlightened approaches and composure in the heavy “[Competing in the Duct Tape] was a dream since I started longboarding,” said Nathan Sadoun who remained in good spirits despite not advancing from his first round heat Every surfer’s performance in the talented field was overshadowed by the frenetic creativity of Nieblas whose fin-first theatrics and switch-stance wizardry was ultimately too hot for the rest of the competitors in the all-California-final to handle compliments of his fellow finalists Warren Burch and Knost seemed enough to cool young Nieblas down Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational Zarautz Results Check out these other Vans Duct Tape Invitational special features: Meet the Duct Tape's New Wave Loggers of the Basque Country The English Nomad SpainChevron Esteban Martinena Guerrero/AlamySave this storySaveSave this storySaveThe readers of Condé Nast Traveler Spain have spoken: Spain’s best beach for 2024 is Zarautz A view of Zarautz’s beach during the summer At over 1.5 miles, Zarautz is the longest beach on Spain’s Basque coast and is located in the town of the same name You’ll find it in the eastern part of the region known as the Kosta Urola in Basque (or Costa Urola This stretch of coastline in the province of Gipuzkoa is famous for its dramatic beaches Its waves (which attract surfers from all over the world), a charming seafront promenade, the town’s lively atmosphere, the colorful awnings of its buildings, the natural surroundings, the fine sand, and the culinary offerings of this part of Spain make Zarautz an appealing, and appetizing, summer destination The competition was heated and at various times during the voting period with only narrow margins separating the top contenders. Having fought hard for their places, here are the ten finalists selected by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler Spain, one for each of the country’s Atlantic or Mediterranean coastline communities All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This article originally appeared on Condé Nast Traveller Spain Want to be the first to know? Sign up to our newsletters for travel inspiration and tips 43 Best Hotels in New York City My Favorite Airbnb: A Modern Architectural Gem in Venice Beach 18 Paris Hotels with Incredible Views 32 Best Airbnbs Around the World, According to Our Editors up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Maite Garrastazu, Councillor of the PNV in Zarautz, is building the villa and has been accused of violating the Land Law. The construction is located in the rural area of special protection the law allows only the reconstruction of a farm that would be in poor condition The new chalet is 2.5 times larger than the old farmhouse and has been built 200 meters from the place of origin of the farm but since it has an industrial kitchen and eleven rooms it has been reported that a hotel is being built the construction area has been fenced and the climb to the mountain has been prevented the City Council has legalized the construction The construction has undergone several judicial and administrative processes including the refusal of the City Council to provide the urbanistic file to the City Council and the complainants The access to the chalet was built without a license without providing technical guarantees and with only one condition The Garrastazu family has not complied with the requirement and if it is not complied with within a month the City Council will impose a fine of 600 euros Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker the well-traveled World Tour returner from the Basque Country of Spain I grew up in the type of place where you didn't need your parents to go to the beach and start surfing Perfect for when you're a grommet and all you want is to spend hours in the water We used to have an international surf contest in Zarautz I'd see all of these pro surfers from around the world come into my town I thought it was the coolest thing ever to have a job traveling to all the different breaks on the globe I didn't ever even imagine becoming a pro surfer until I started following in the footsteps those surfers who came through and Quik came to sponsor me and send me around the world They didn't really know about surfing They definitely didn't know it was possible to make a living from surfing They were excited that at such a young age I could travel and learn how the rest of the world worked I've traveled since I was a little child It is the biggest gift that surfing gave me I spend a maximum of three or four months a year at home I don't like to stay in the same place for a long time my mind constantly wanders and wants to get me somewhere else Most of the time when I'm chasing waves I chased big swells and did Prime contests Followed one swell from Tahiti all the way to Mexico; I was so hungry for surf while hunting that swell the best waves of my year came from that one trip I put out web clips to show everything going on around me from my point of view People are looking for the things that go on outside the water I love showing my surfing and I love sharing the waves I chase around the world but with my blog people are more interested in how you get to the waves everything from departing home to getting there And I love sharing every second of these experiences When you're touring for the entire year It gives you a lot of confidence; the day-by-day of traveling is like a constant test You have to be super strong and strong-willed But when I'm traveling with Kepa Acero camping in the bush somewhere in Indonesia I love living the surfer's dream in different ways I'm really aiming to maintain that balance I'm still really hungry for competition and I'm still hungry for new adventures The popular food influencer Pablo Cabezali known for his YouTube channel Cenando con Pablo has caused a stir after his visit to Karlos Arguiñano's restaurant in Zarautz Cabezali has established himself as a reference in restaurant reviews but this time his analysis has caused mixed reactions he tasted a total of ten dishes and was impressed not only by their presentation but also by the final bill: €137.70 While he clarified that it's not necessary to order so much he did warn that it's difficult to eat there for less than €50 or €60 Is the price really justified at this iconic restaurant of Karlos Arguiñano The Visit of "Cenando con Pablo" to Karlos Arguiñano's Restaurant | AtresmediaCenando con Pablo Visits Karlos Arguiñano's Restaurant and Is Amazed by the PriceKarlos Arguiñano has turned his restaurant in Zarautz into a landmark the establishment features two distinct dining areas: one with panoramic views of the beach and a more traditional dining room The culinary offering is varied and presents dishes that combine classic cuisine with modern touches Cabezali highlighted the care in the arrangement of the dishes although he noted that the portions were not particularly generous A common feature in fine dining restaurants what really caught the attention was his final assessment and Gastronomic Experience | AtresmediaFrom the very beginning Cabezali was excited about the opportunity to try Arguiñano's cuisine but the menu itself seemed "a bit boring and expensive" to him the most anticipated moment arrived: the bill he revealed that the amount came to €137.70 for the tasting of ten dishes Although he admitted that it was possible to order less he made it clear that dining there for less than €50 or €60 was challenging Cabezali concluded his review with a final score that didn't exceed 6 or 6.5 out of 10 it's not a cuisine that makes you say 'what flavor but it's not a place to go crazy over," he added with complete frankness these statements from the influencer did not go unnoticed Cabezali's opinion caused division among his followers and other regular diners of the restaurant Some agreed that the prices were high for the experience offered while others defended the quality and prestige of the establishment A user expressed astonishment at the score given, arguing that Karlos Arguiñano's career and cuisine deserve a higher rating those who have followed Cabezali's reviews know that he doesn't usually soften his opinions and is characterized by a direct style “We assess the vulnerability and resilience of energy distribution networks to extreme climate events in the energy system of Zarautz and Bilbao” The aim of the study is to analyse the energy impact of climate change on energy distribution networks in Zarautz and Bilbao The results and recommendations will be integrated into regional energy policies It will also ensure the continuity of electricity supply and foster a more efficient and resilient energy model The study focuses on two pilots at a municipal level: Zarautz and Bilbao the potential impact of climate change on their respective electricity distribution networks have been analysed the electricity and urban infrastructures of both municipalities have been identified and characterised The corresponding systemic risk models have also been developed actions have been co-designed and prioritised to draw up the resilience plan The analysis is a first step towards the development of a more integrated approach which considers the cascading effects on the electricity and urban infrastructures and the population Although the electricity infrastructure is designed to achieve a high degree of reliability there is scope to incorporate additional adaptation measures to mitigate the impact of climate events and optimise the quality of service LIFE IP Urban Klima 2050 is the largest climate action project in the Basque Country over the coming years Its objective is to implement the KLIMA 2050 strategy in the region addressing the challenges of climate change through collaboration between public institutions This initiative focuses on climate change adaptation and mitigation in urban areas fostering infrastructure resilience and environmental sustainability we have launched the KliMERA application to manage climate risks 22AprNewsWe have analysed the economic and social impact of AI in the Senate 22AprNewsThe circular economy as a key strategy to face business challenges 8AprNewsHigh-performance monitoring for industry 3AprNews30 years contributing to the environmental quality of the Port of Bilbao 2AprNewsProtocol of action in urban areas affected by subterranean termite attacks Tel.: 946 430 850 International calls: (+34) 946 430 850 We work to increase resilience against the impacts of climate change by analysing vulnerability and risk from a territorial and sectoral perspective We also design roadmaps for climate adaptation based on analysing the effectiveness of adaptation measures and optimising combined environmental and social benefits We develop solutions for a competitive generation of renewable energy and for CO2-free mobility and advanced materials supports their own deployment and the planning/design of energy-efficient We contribute to the positive transformation and development of the city and the region through a set of urban solutions serving a smart city vision and the application of high-impact state-of-the-art technologies We advocate for a people-centred urban model aligned with the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Bizkaia\nAstondo Bidea Tel.: 946 430 850 International calls: (+34) 946 430 850 Spot Guide: Rincon Queen, of the Coast Winners of SURFER's Emerging Brands Grant Announced “This isn't really Spain or France. It's the Basque Country. It's the country, that was never a country that really is a country,” said world traveling master of the classic log and Duct Tape Invitational founder Joel Tudor of the location of the most recent Zarautz-based itineration of his traveling longboard roadshow Residing between the border of Spain and France on the coast of the Bay of Biscayne the Basque people have inhabited this region for as far back as the 16th Century remaining for all intents and purposes unconquered to this day And while the people of the Basque continue to celebrate and as the DTI's liaison to the region and event MC Mikel Urigotia puts it “stand for” their own “pride” and “language,” the area's surf community is effortlessly inclusive embracing log stylists from across Spain like 15-year old Nico “Dora” Garcia as well as French surfers like Nathan Sadoun This is surfing,'” Urigotia said of the European infatuation with classic longboarding over the last decade and a half who along with 25-year old Bilbao resident Adrian Lopez says the DTI has left an imprint on the community judging by their performances during the weekend's festivities it's the contingent of surfers from the Basque and surrounding environs that left the most indelible impression on those gathered for the most recent Duct Tape In “Loggers of the Basque Country” we take a look at the distinctive community of classic longboarding devotees who hail from (and have been embraced by) this region known historically for its nonconformist streak Check out these other Vans Duct Tape Festival special features: The Vans Duct Tape's Spanish Slide It costs sixty cents to create a 4-foot (1.2 meter) wave at the Wavegarden in Zarautz It’s dependent upon the natural resources available and average cost of utilities in the region Think of gas prices in Dubai versus in Hawaii We struggle with this economic principle so deeply – through violent localism and rigid hierarchies – that a real opportunity exists for an inventive team to tackle the team that has come exponentially closer to resolving this matter on a global scale than anyone yet After closely following Wavegarden’s progress for the better part of four years (and dreaming of artificial waves since I could legibly doodle), I was fortunate enough to travel to Spain and visit the Wavegarden facilities in June of 2015 to test it out, meet the team responsible and learn a bit more about their approach to fulfilling the collective dream of a LOT of surfers on this planet I was curious to learn more of the top line information, but most of that is available on their website Each facility costs between 6-7 million Euros to build (not including the land which they believe is often the most difficult element to secure) and the lagoon can pulse up to 120 waves per minute and accommodate a maximum of 120 surfers of all skill levels at one time “The size of the wave is a key factor in the investment,” says Co-Founder Josema Odrioloza a mechanical engineer who spent years building municipal skateparks before transitioning his focus to wave pools the power the wave needs depends exponentially on the height of the wave Maybe just by increasing the wave height from 1.2 meters to 1.9 meters And if I talk about the volume of the water in the lagoon it gets way more expensive for this increase So there are many factors that are fixed to the price The thing is that our technology is quite efficient in cost and because of that we were able to create real Odrioloza says that Wavegarden has 21 deals with signed contracts in the works and his knack for aligning economic interests with surfers is fascinating So the proliferation of artificial waves could theoretically lead to efficient alternative energy sources In a paradigm where surfing is widely considered a selfish pursuit here’s one context where surfing could potentially pioneer innovation in renewable energy I was actually scared to surf the Wavegarden I was afraid I would discover two deflating truths that might ruin surfing for me forever but I honestly haven’t put in the effort to be a great surfer and the athleticism that carried me as a Division One wrestler doesn’t translate the way I’d like it to with surfing There was a moment in my early teens where I might have been better than the majority of kids my age (in Virginia Beach We basically do entirely different things in the ocean But the Wavegarden could potentially kill that The Wavegarden could expose every shitty habit I’ve ever acquired and put that nightmare soundtrack on repeat until I felt like a tortured POW everyone can watch you suck at surfing for 25 consecutive waves You might never look another surfer in the eyes again it’s conceivable that in the process of catching as many perfect waves as you want and surfing them to completion and affirming that you might realize that surfing isn’t actually all that fun On the plane ride over I thought about the reality of surfing as many 20-second waves as I want consecutively Now I’m pumping a bit off the bottom to BAM All I can really do on an open-face wave is a stupid cutback Unless you’re Noa Deane or Dane Reynolds (or getting barreled and you’re landing unnamed airs and progressing the sport and getting your friends all amped I don’t want to do millions of shitty cutbacks for the rest of my life and Aritz Aranburu was zipping across the peak of an emerald chest high wave The last time I felt this excited to surf I pulled up to an empty beach break in Southern California in the winter After pretending to listen to the instructions that might keep me safe I paddled to the little area by the pier with an arrow on it You basically touch the metal netting that protects you from the source of the wave energy beneath the pier when paddling to catch a wave I sat in the three-feet deep warm water with a loaner board and waited All of the sudden a roar came from behind me on one side of the pool I thought for a second there might be a shark with my board basically hitting the metal net I’m concerningly close to that metal netting in front of me The last time I felt this sense of wonder was probably the first time I went down the line as a teenager in North Carolina I make a confused bottom turn to a confused top turn I began to understand the speed of the wave quickly The wave itself was actually pretty technical and although this is just the test facility and they assured me that the projects in Snowdonia and Texas and beyond would make this project look irrelevant The whole experience was exceptionally impressive The wave required a keen attention to positioning which was a bit of a fun challenge to decipher the right moments to speed up or slow down there are actually four different waves in each Wavegarden There is a left and a right that break simultaneously one way And there is a left and a right that break simultaneously the other way So the bathymetry lends itself to four unique waves Each surfer and worker at the Wavegarden had a preference After spending about 45 minutes surfing the Wavegarden alone (actually I had a perma-smile stretched across my face for the next three days My legs were more tired from surfing than they had ever been I had just caught twenty consecutive 20-second waves I made a half ass top turn at the end of the 20th and one of the staff asked me rhetorically It was apparent to everyone as well as to me and feeling that trim in any environment is heavenly I imagined a reality where I could do that regularly. Then I imagined the reality of it with thirty other surfers salivating and watching my every move within our allotted hour. The experience would undeniably be different, and after spending time speaking with the Wavegarden’s founder I came away with an even deeper appreciation for the dream that he and his unlikely team in the country side of Spain made a reality “We used to do skate parks a long time ago and every time we would go to a small suburb in a big city we were creating happiness,” said Odrioloza “Now we can do the same thing in the middle of a city far away for the sea I know maybe this might not be good news for people who live on the coast but we don’t have the right to say to other people that they cannot enjoy our sport.” And the thing that got me most excited about the whole experience was the last thing Josema told me before I hopped in the car to leave More on Wavegarden Founder Josema Odrioloza here: Dec 4, 2017 6:39 PM ESTRangy Basque Country, with the Bay of Biscay on one side and rugged mountains inland, is Spain's most geologically exciting region and home to two of the Iberian peninsula's simplest pleasures: surfing and pintxos protagonist of Ernest Hemingway's masterpiece 'The Sun Also Rises,' was looking for a place to escape his mundane life he ended up here among the bulls and beaches both of which seem to attract an inordinate number of vacationing beautiful people One of the perks of catching waves in Zarautz is that the tiny medieval village of Getaria is only a three-mile scooter ride away The town of 2,600 is a riotous explosion of local flavors and anchovy aperitifs are served to tanned surfers slurping down txakoli The restaurant's kokotxas (hake cheeks) are the perfect crisp dish for anyone whose mouth is already encrusted in salt When the sun sets – it does that as well – head to Naguasia Kalea where main street bars like Politena allow surfers to continue eating and drinking late into the night More information: Zarautz is a 30-minute train ride from San Sebastian on the Euskotren, which departs every 30 minutes. Hotel Alameda offers comfortable if basic lodging on the beach The peloton took on 156.6km from Zarautz to Beasain Spanish national champion solos to victory but it later disqualified for taking the wrong route round a roundabout as yellow stays with Max Schachmann.  Hello and welcome to CyclingNews' live report on stage three of the Itzulia Basque Country 2025 Today's stage goes from Zarautz and finishes in Beasain after 156.3km over very hill terrain There are seven categorised climbs along the route with the final climb being Lazkaomendi (1.4km with an average gradient of 10% max of 18%) topping out with 5km to the finish.  Victor Campenaerts (Visma-Lease a Bike) has abandoned the race.  🇪🇸 #Itzulia2025Following his crash during the second stage of Itzulia Basque Country, Victor Campenaerts will not be starting today’s stage.We wish Victor a speedy recovery. 🍀April 9, 2025 Another rider to leave the race today is yesterday's stage winner it makes sense for the Australian fast man to leave after getting his win.  Half an hour until the race is scheduled to officially start There is a neutralised section for the riders to take first which is due to set off in 20 minutes.  The riders have started the neutralised zone Racing begins as the riders leave Zarautz and head to Beasain Multiple attacks on the front of the peloton.  Attacks keep coming but nothing is sticking just yet.  The riders have started the first climb of the day The Meaga climb is 2.9km with an average gradient of 4.1&.  Seven riders are trying to get a gap on the peloton.  Multiple riders have joined Okamika at the front of the race.. The riders are onto the second climb of the day the 13.9km Andazarrate which has an average gradient of 2.6%.  They try to get a gap but the peloton is still close by.  They're chasing down the two leaders of Kuypers and Armirail.  The peloton is absolutely flying at the moment with the average speed said to be above 50kph after almost 30km of racing.  More attackers on the front of the peloton trying to form a breakaway.  Armirail and Vercher only have around 10" on the chasing peloton.  There's a new counter move by eight riders in the peloton.  Armirail and Vercher are still clear out front.  There's a group of 20 riders between the leading duo and the rest of the peloton as the rapid pace splits the bunch.  The two leaders have 15" on the huge 28 man chasing group and 1'10" on the peloton.  Straight onto the next climb after a brief descent The 4km long Alkiza climb which averages 6.9% in gradient.  Armiral and Vercher are doing an incredible job of staying out front.  Vercher has been caught by the chasing group as Armirail continues solo.  Every single rider aside from Armiral has been caught by the peloton.  Armirail now has just 25" on the peloton.  Armirail still holds his 25" lead over the peloton.  and just a handful ahead of the peloton.  been caught by the bunch with new attackers coming out of the peloton on the valley road.  Several groups dot the road between the leader and the peloton as the race heads onto the highest climb of the day The climb is 9km long and has an average gradient of 6.9%.  Delbove and Juaristi have been caught by the peloton.  Miquel and Díaz join together to form a chase.  Chasing group caught by the peloton.  The French time trial champion is hoovering up mountain points and has a gap of just over a minute on the peloton.  The gap between Armirail and the peloton is now 1'20" The team that has taken control of the peloton is UAE Team Emirates-XRG.  The new pace setting in the bunch sees the time gap drop to just over a minute to Armirail out front.  Could be as simple as a natural break or a mechanical But maybe this is the race done for the local star.  The peloton are now just 30" behind Armirail.  Bilbao is now over a minute down on the leader.  Bilbao is still out of the back of the race.  They are 10" behind Armirail and 12" ahead of the peloton.  Bilbao is a minute off the back of the peloton.  Armirail is at the base of the Mandubia climb which is 5.3km with an average gradient of 5.3%.  Del Toro and Vlasov have been caught by the peloton led by Movistar just 10" behind Armirail.  Ion Izagirre (Cofidis) and Marc Hirschi (Tudor) are in the group including Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious) which are over a minute off the back of the peloton.  This is joined by several other riders with Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Wilco Kelderman (Visma-Lease a Bike) involved as Bruno Armirail (Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale) finally caught.  Floriann Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Visma-Lease a Bike) are trying to chase down the talened German.  Around 15 riders are just behind Lipowitz with UAE Team Emirates-XRG's McNulty leading as Max Schachmann (Soudal-QuickStep) is trying to get back to the front as he is out of the back.  Lipowitz reeled back in by this favourites group and the pace drops McNulty comes back to the front to try and keep the pace high.  The Irishman looks to be struggling.  They have about 5" on the next group.  The race is in absolute bits on the Mandubia climb McNulty and Tejada are two extremely strong riders and they have around 10" on the chasers.  Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and Movistar are sharing the work in the peloton with Finn Fisher-Black (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) leading the bunch The yellow jersey of Max Schachmann (Soudal-QuickStep) has made it back to the peloton again.  McNulty and Tejada have been joined by four others.. This is extremely dangerous with Finn Fisher-Black (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) leading the chase.  Aleksandr Vlasov just gave his all for Red Bull-Bora-Hangrohe leader and now the German is on his own but he has closed the gap superbly.  Lipowitz manages to drag the leaders back.  McNulty has continued the extremely high pace for Almeida who sits on his wheel Yellow jersey of Max Schachmann (Soudal-QuickStep) has managed to drag himself into this favourites group.  A classic Soler move as the pace eases slightly in the peloton More counter moves coming across the gap.  They are rapidly closing in on Soler out front with 53km to go.  Soler is joined by Berthet and Molard.  The pace in the peloton has completely gone Soler is just 28" down in the GC with Berthet at 1'16" and Molard at 1'32" Guillaume Martin (Groupama-FDJ) tries to get clear of the bunch but he is markd out by multiple riders including Del Toro and Lipowitz.  The leading trio have over a minute on the peloton which is struggling to get organised.  Cofidis now take up the chase in the peloton for Alex Aranburu.  The rider for Cofidis who was riding has now had to pull off the front after emptying the tank Bahrain Victorious now move to the front along with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and Soudal-QuickStep UAE Team Emirates-XRG trying to disrupt the chase.  The gap goes out to 1'12" between the leaders and the peloton Potentially key bonus seconds for Soler.  It is 2.2km with an average gradient of 12.1% and a max kick of 20% A minute betwen the leaders and the chasing peloton.  Movistar hit the front of the peloton with Visma-Lease a Bike The pace is very high and the gap drops to 50".  Attila Valter (Visma-Lease a Bike) comes to the front with Axel Zingle on his wheel That is a superb ride by the rapid French puncheur.  Molard has been dropped by Berthet and Soler up front.  Almeida come to the front of the peloton with Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) and Lipowitz right with the Portuguese star.  Schachmann is right at the back of the group but is starting to lose touch as the pace continues to be relentless.  Berthet drops Soler at the front of the race.  Buitrago and Lipowitz lead the bunch and are almost blocking any new riders coming through as they set a tempo they are comfortable with.  Schachmann looks to have found his legs and has moved up in the main peloton.  Three very fast riders still in the peloton are Alex Aranburu (Cofidis) Axel Zingle (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Axel Laurance (Ineos Grenadiers).  Berthet goes over the top of the Gainza climb Soler about 15" after him with Molard not too far off the back of his wheel.  The pace has suddenly changed in the peloton as Buitrago has significantly upped the pace leaving about 12 riders in the bunch Bruno Armirail (Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale) will wear the mountains jersey tomorrow.  About 10 riders are coming back to the peloton including yellow jersey Soler and Molard are dragged back into the bunch with Berthet now holding over a minute on the Movistar led bunch.  Just 29 riders left in the peloton with Berthet looking very strong out front with 1'07" on the chasing pack.  The yellow jersey launches on a move with Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Nelson Oliveira (Movistar) but now multiple other riders have joined the group.  João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) is not in the yellow jersey group UAE Team Emirates-XRG look to be in trouble as they only have Del Toro in the Schachmann group.  Almeida now realises that he is in trouble and could be seeing his race disappear up the road He is pushing hard to bridge along with Cofidis who are working for Aranburu.  Lipowitz is now joint leader in the GC with Schachmann and Almeida but the latter is missing from the main group.  Del Toro has sat up and joined the Almeida group and is working hard and is closing the gap between the Schachmann group and his.  Berthet still has 49" on the Schachmann group with a 1'15" gap on the Almeida group with 17km to go.  Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) and Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor) are some of the riders who have rejoined the Almeida group.  Berthet is still clear by 22" over the Schachmann/Lipowitz group The leader has 44" on the Almeida group.  the Lazkaomendi climb which is 1.4km with an average gradient of 10% with a max kick of 18%.  Both McNulty and Del Toro have done all they can for Almeida in the chasing group with 20" between the Schachmann group and the Almeida group.  Vlasov leads the chasing group onto the ascent just 11" behind Berthet The Almeida group are about to make contact as they start climbing.  Tejada dropped by the German duo as they catch and pass Berthet.  spearing through the crowd of exhausted riders is the Spanish national champion He is flying here but six other riders can follow for now.  The rider with number one on his back uses one of the small kickers to launch and catch the riders by surprise and Alex Aranburu (Cofidis) flies across the gap to Almeida using his stunning descending skills but the rest of the group are coming back to them.  Almeida gets the corner wrong and Aranburu comes through and now has a gap on the rest.  Almeida is caught by the chasers as Aranburu is riding away after picking the correct side of the roundabout.  500 metres to go and the Spanish national champion is riding to the line to a likely victory for Cofidis.  Alex Aranburu of Cofidis wins stage three of the Itzulia Basque Country 2025.  Max Schachmann (Soudal-QuickStep) takes third on the day and takes four bonus seconds to keep hold of the yellow jersey and extends his advantage in the overall standings.  Make sure to have a read of our post race report as the Basque local storms to victory and a resurgent Max Schachmann keeps hold of yellow.. >>> Itzulia Basque Country: Alex Aranburu slips away on late attack to win hilly stage 3  Tomorrow's stage is very similar to today with the day starting at today's finish town of Beasain before heading 169.6km to Markina-Xemein via seven categorised climbs Romain Grégoire of Groupama-FDJ is the new stage winner after Alex Aranburu (Cofidis) was disqualified for allegedly taking the wrong route to the line.  Aranburu went the wrong way around the final roundabout which allowed him a greater advantage than he may have otherwise had.  So it is 22-year-old Romain Grégoire of Groupama-FDJ who is celebrating now and heartbreak for the Spanish national champion This may be appealed by Cofidis as it didn't appear to be clear that it was the wrong way round Make sure you stay connected here on CyclingNews as all the updates from this race and others from today come in.  Lee-Ann Curren and Alex Knost arrive in Zarautz Spanish Basque Country with their self-shapes for the esteemed event The sun sets late on the coast of Spain during this time of year (around 10 p.m.) dangerously luring visitors to the region to revel into the wee hours of the morning But as locally made cider flowed and skateboarder/jazz master Ray Barbee noodled away on his electric six-string at the welcoming party last night it certainly didn’t appear that those who’d come to Zarautz for the Van’s Duct Tape needed any extra incentive this morning and a full high tide predicted it wasn’t the least bit surprising to find few were keen for a dawn patrol But the first official day of the Zarautz iteration of the Duct Tape Festival did eventually arouse a celebratory atmosphere sunny skies and a collection of handshapes from the surfing luminaries on hand brought out the masses And the falling tide kicked off a full day of semi-clean waist to shoulder high waves–fitting conditions for the variety of crafts on hand “Logging is really an under-head-high trip,” proclaimed artist and filmmaker Thomas Campbell in his seminal 2004 movie “The Seedling,” which starred Joel Tudor, and others from the era's emerging underground longboard scene in Southern California “Sprout,” represents a watershed event for surfing as it reintroduced and augmented the style the vibrant culture of surfing's past and kickstarted a cultural shift that has reverberated around the globe that's influenced surfers from California to Australia to Indonesia to Japan surf-crazed town here in the Basque country where a rich longboard scene has been cultivated over the course of the last two decades Nowhere is the influence of those films more apparent than at the Vans Duct Tape Festival and its competition component distinctive surf-and-skate-adjacent artists like Ray Barbee (whose music was featured in the soundtrack to Sprout) and Geoff McFetridge (who designed this year’s logo) to encouraging craftsmanship and providing opportunities for surfers to shape their own boards and share them with the general public to spotlighting varied approaches to wave riding the Duct Tape Festival's focus on the connective tissue of our shared surf culture is what makes it one of the most unique events in all of surfdom boards shaped by a diverse crew of surfers—from relative shaping newbies Lee Ann Curren and Tanner Gudaskas to more seasoned craftsmen Alex Knost and Dane Reynolds—were made available to the general public Between Curren’s forked double ender to Knost’s pinned and red-racing-striped Robert August-inspired log to Reynolds’s compact convex bottom twin The opening day wrapped with  a panel discussion led by Joel Tudor Each of the shapers discussed his or her experience building surfboards for the event At one point Tudor was asked to talk about the first board he shaped but footage of Tudor riding the board remains When the Duct Tape Invitational contest kicks off sometime during the Duct Tape Festival weekend all too young to remember when Campbell's movies came out When I asked 19-year old French surfer Nathan Sadoun stylish single-fin surfing he's internalized so well he didn't mention “The Seedling” or “Sprout.” He did mention a contest in Bairritz It was the 2012 Vans Duct Tape Invitational Joel Tudor a couple of the boards available to ride at the event Zarautz has concrete waves at the beach too Alex Knost and Joel Tudor check out the shapes Dane Reynolds boosts on his self-shaped twinnie Knost heads out to test the Basque Country waters No end section was safe from Gudauskas' attack Tanner Gudauskas and the quiver of custom creations Weird boards and good times with Gudauskas (left) and Reynolds (right) Multiple Duct Tape Invitational invitee Knost pre-games with some tip-time That twin fin seems to be working just fine (Reynolds) Romain Grégoire of Groupama-FDJ celebrates at podium as stage 3 winner The breakaway trio on the climb to Lazkaomendi Max Schachmann of Soudal-QuickStep rides on a climb in the leader's jersey It's been an up and down day for Alex Aranburu (Cofidis) After crossing the line solo to win stage 3 of the Itzulia he celebrated his accomplishment but before he could get to the podium ceremony he learned that France's Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ) was declared the winner of stage 3 with the jury deeming Aranburu went the incorrect way around a roundabout Television footage released after the disqualification showed Aranburu clearly going off course at a point around 800 metres from the line where the race route was not fully barriered the jury decided to return the stage victory to Aranburu because the signage on the course pointed him in the direction he went we made the decision to disqualify rider number 51 for 'Deviation from the race route constituting an advantage,' as the images appeared to show that the rider had taken the roundabout in a way that was deviating from the signposted route after receiving and reviewing additional evidence it became clear that all available information indicated that the roundabout in question was to be taken in the manner chosen by the Cofidis rider "In accordance with Article 1.2.064 of the UCI regulations which states that 'Riders shall study the course in advance' the rider correctly followed the indicated path." there was a signage error at the roundabout in question and the Commissaires' Panel overturned their initial relegation and restored the faultless Aranburu who attacked in the closing kilometres of the hilly 157-kilometre stage to win solo in Beasain Grégoire was returned to second place on the stage having led the peloton across the finish line three seconds behind the Spaniard Race leader Max Schachmann (Soudal-QuickStep) snatched valuable bonus seconds by finishing close behind Grégoire.  "I saw that he attacked with about a kilometre to go João Almeida [UAE Team Emirates] was closing the gap then we didn't see him after that," Grégoire told Eurosport later "I was just focussed on the rider ahead of me I don't know if there was any race signage Gregoire's bemusement at taking the win was visible in his muted celebrations on the winner's podium I don't really have the sensation of having won," Grégoire said a little later "[But] I think the commissaires have done their job If the end of the stage was mired in controversy two riders failed to begin what proved to be a non-stop day of race action on Wednesday's hilly trek: both the previous day's winner and points classification leader Caleb Ewen (Ineos Grenadiers) as well as Visma-Lease a Bike all-rounder Victor Campenaerts After a blisteringly-fast start for the stage with over 3,000 metres of vertical climbing Bruno Armirail (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) managed to go clear on the second of the day's classified ascents the French National Time Trial Champion had opened up a gap of over a minute and despite some powerful counterattacks by riders like Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) Armirail maintained that narrow advantage deep into the race's second hour and a seemingly never-ending series of heavily wooded hills Armirail's lone effort eventually petered out at the stage's halfway point at the foot of the last category 2 climb of the Mandubia and some initial skirmishing between the GC favourites began for the first time in the 2025 race Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Aleksandr Vlasov (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) tested the waters early on the climb and three kilometres from the top a more concerted effort went clear with João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and Ilan Van Wilder (Soudal-QuickStep) it was hard to conceive such a major overall bid truly going the distance the chasing was so intense to bring that attack back in the pursuit reduced the front group down to just 30 riders obviously under instructions to keep the pressure on promptly opted to fire Marc Soler up the road and the Catalan was joined by Rudy Molard (Groupama-FDJ) and Clement Berthet (Decathlon-AG2R) as the trio headed onto a series of flatter valley roads.  But on the short but painfully steep Gainza climb that followed first Molard and then Soler cracked as the pace slowed to 10 kph or less between two massive lines of cheering fans leaving Berthet as the only rider ahead of a much-reduced peloton Schachmann intelligently tried to get the chase going and gain time on his rivals with an attack at 25km to go and although around a dozen riders followed in his wake it split an already fragile mini-bunch almost completely.  with slopes rising up to a jaw-dropping 24% Berthet's crumbling advantage stood at a scant 16 seconds only for Harold Tejada (XDS-Astana) to open up the chase but Lipowitz's driving acceleration that followed caused plenty of gaps to open particularly when Schachmann then opted for another drive of his own Suddenly Almeida burst out of the pack with 4.5km to go and flying down the descent with a pack of 10 riders further back.  allowing Aranburu to gain more time as he went on the right side of a roundabout But his daring move to victory ended in disaster when the commissaires first decided that his shortcutting the route on that right side as the course signage pointed to the left side  initially giving Grégoire a very unexpected win Results powered by FirstCycling Alasdair FotheringhamSocial Links NavigationAlasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991 He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain he has also written for The Independent,  The Guardian,  ProCycling you will then be prompted to enter your display name View upcoming auction estimates and receive personalized email alerts for the artists you follow The feature for The Guest Work programme this summer is bringing the light-drenched works of Joaquín Sorolla (Valencia 1923) to the museum’s room 19 in the year that marks the centennial of the painter’s death The programme is joining the celebrations with a prominent work in Sorolla’s oeuvre which he painted during one of his first campaigns in the Basque Country.  a key work in understanding the artist’s sojourns in the Basque lands This painting shows the painter’s family—his wife Clotilde and his children María Elena and Joaquín—elegantly dressed and in the shade of one of the characteristic awnings on the beach in this town in Guipúzcoa.   Sorolla began to painting the northern beaches which at that time were popular among the royal family and aristocrats This elegant summer stay enabled him to depict scenes of refined leisure with new colours that matched the northern light which differs so starkly from the beaches of his birthplace in the summer of 1910 he and his family travelled to Zarautz This painting is also displayed contextualised by another work that depicts a scenic view of the beach and four preparatory drawings of the figures a period image of Sorolla painting outdoors draws attention to the importance of photography in his paintings which was rooted in the close relationship he had with his father-in-law one of the most prestigious professional photographers in Spain at that time.  The feature for The Guest Work programme this summer is bringing the light-drenched works of Joaquín Sorolla (Valencia, 1863–Cercedilla, 1923) to the museum’s room 19 in the year that marks the centennial of the painter’s death. The programme is joining the celebrations with a prominent work in Sorolla’s oeuvre which he painted during one of his first campaigns in the Basque Country.  It is the work Under the Awning, on the Beach of Zarautz (1910), a key work in understanding the artist’s sojourns in the Basque lands. This painting shows the painter’s family—his wife Clotilde and his children María, Elena and Joaquín—elegantly dressed and in the shade of one of the characteristic awnings on the beach in this town in Guipúzcoa.   This painting is also displayed contextualised by another work that depicts a scenic view of the beach and four preparatory drawings of the figures. Finally, a period image of Sorolla painting outdoors draws attention to the importance of photography in his paintings, which was rooted in the close relationship he had with his father-in-law, Antonio García, one of the most prestigious professional photographers in Spain at that time.  The feature for The Guest Work programme this summer is bringing the light-drenched works of Joaquín Sorolla (Valencia, 1863–Cercedilla, 1923) to the museum’s room 19 in the year that marks the centennial of the painter’s death. Further storms and severe weather has been forecast for Galicia A teenage boy was swept away by waves on Sunday afternoon in the town of Foz in the region of Galicia Spanish news agencies said the boy was aged 15 and was swept away as he was cycling along the waterfront with a friend who escaped Emergency services are still looking for the boy High waves and floods hit the towns of San Sebastian Itxasoa zakar #Deba-n. #Olatuek hondartza ta parkina jan eta trenbide azpitik ia N634-raino. Arg.Juaristi @Euskalmet pic.twitter.com/H6z2wj2mwy — josebaelustondo (@JosebaElustondo) February 2, 2014 The waves caused damage to coastal roads and walkways while tidal flood waters reached further inland causing damage to buildings including many commercial buildings in the old town of San Sebastian There are currently still 3 red warnings from AEMET for strong winds in Lugo (Galicia) Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Zarautz surfer Nadia Erostarbe once again made good use of her backside attack today in Ribeira D'Ilhas and made it to the grand final of the Portuguese surfing cup where she will face CT top surfer Johanne Defay of France who had advanced to the quarterfinals after falling to the repechage round and beating local Mafalda Lopes today beat Teresa Bonvalot and Yolanda Hopkins scoring 13,93 and 13,5 in their respective series The right-handers at Ribeira D'Ilhas broke fun for the third day in a row providing plenty of room to combine various moves on the waves of the series the Basque Aritz Aranburu said goodbye to the event at the hands of the person who had been the executioner in round 1 Morais then advanced to the grand final where he will face world champion Italo Ferreira who won the night event in Brazil and then the French Cup in Anglet the second floor is the dining area and the third floor has private dining rooms.[MUKJUNG SEOUL] and roasted chicken with sticky rice [MUKJUNG SEOUL] Inside of chef Choi Kyung-hoon's Korean-Spanish restaurant Zarautz [ZARAUTZ] It’s a well-known fact that you can find groms of all sizes ripping any random spot in the world today and a long list of other responsibilities that come with it Keoni Lasa is a local Basque ripper from Zarautz and does whatever else he feels like doing when he’s out of school That’s probably why he’s always smiling you is fine example of the kind of weekend Keoni loves All while hanging around his little hometown Zarautz Karlos Arguiñano pays tribute to the role of his wife, Luisa Ameztoy | en.edatv.news, GTRES, Instagram, @karguinano LIFESTYLE Almost No One Expected What Karlos Arguiñano Has Done With His Wife Luisa AmeztoyKarlos Arguiñano surprises with an emotional tribute to his wife live on Antena 325/02/2025 16:48:00h by Cándido Casares one of the most beloved chefs on Spanish television has once again moved his audience with a special anecdote the chef not only revisited one of his classic recipes but also dedicated some heartfelt words to his wife Karlos Arguiñano wouldn't be who he is today without Luisa's unconditional support Since his beginnings at the restaurant in Zarautz and even crafting menus and invoices by hand Karlos Arguiñano and his unexpected tribute to Luisa Ameztoy | AtresmediaThe restaurant in Zarautz was the stage where they both built their legacy Dishes like the perlón pudding became classics This recognition not only highlights her importance in his life but also reflects the value of partners who work behind the scenes Karlos Arguiñano is not only a familiar face on television but also one of the pioneers of the new Basque cuisine was a gastronomic reference that held a Michelin star between 1982 and 1998 This place was not only a witness to innovative dishes like the famous perlón pudding but also to the teamwork of Karlos and Luisa It was then that Arguiñano made a spontaneous comment while preparing the dish from his restaurant the pudding combines shredded fish with eggs achieving a smooth and creamy texture after baking The return to this recipe unleashed a wave of memories for the chef transporting him to the days when his restaurant boasted a Michelin star made the invoices for the 16 tables by hand and also the menu cards he revealed with visible emotion while continuing with the recipe The program's followers quickly reacted to the emotional tribute "It's nice that you make her help in the shadows evident there's a great woman," commented a viewer on social media Karlos and Luisa have been sharing life and projects for decades the chef summed up his life philosophy with a phrase full of meaning: "I asked Luisi to dance 55 years ago and now we are 29" Their relationship has not only withstood the test of time but has also been key to their professional success Karlos Arguiñano has always defended the importance of family but it's not everything: "The most important thing in this world is family Luisa Ameztoy's key role in Arguiñano's success | Redes socialesKarlos Arguiñano's tribute to Luisa Ameztoy has moved his audience and reaffirmed his message about the importance of family In a world where success is often attributed to one person stories like this remind us of the value of those who support us in silence attracted Queen Isabel II of Spain for extended summer stays transforming Zarauz into a prominent tourist destination in the Cantabrian Sea The election of the queen prompted The aristocracy and high society personalities were encouraged to follow their example and spend their summers there including figures such as the Marquis of Narros and Queen María Cristina of Habsburg-Lorraine and King Alfonso XIII this trend spread other distinguished visitors as well as like Baudouin of Belgium and his wife Fabiola arrived to the beach of Zarauz and was welcomed in the palace by the Marquises of Narros and he died one night after rejecting Catholic rites and accusing his hosts of poisoning It is rumored that his tormented spirit still haunts the blue room every August 24 coinciding with the anniversary of the San Bartolome massacre manifesting itself through s of movements in the portraits and ghostly sounds immortalized This story in his story "The Blue Room" The palace is wrapped in a charming English-style garden the place received the distinction of Historical-Artistic Monument the ARAZI company offers guided tours in which it tells the history of this iconic building as part of its efforts to disseminate the monumental heritage of Zarautz From February to June / September to December:  10:00-14:00 and 16:00-18:00: Friday and Saturday A CORUÑA (ESPAÑA) Inscrita en el Registro Mercantil de A Coruña en el Tomo 2438 del Archivo Developed and managed byHyliacom Sants is one of those great Barcelona neighbourhoods where the sense of local community is still very much alive the restaurant scene combines traditional Catalan fare with more modern and cosmopolitan eateries Here are the best restaurants to be found in Sants © cubby_t_bear For anyone who’s a fan of fresh fish and seafood, La Paradeta is sure to be a treat. The restaurant is fashioned around a fish stall in a food market with customer’s ordering their fish and seafood by weight at the counter before deciding how it will be cooked the kitchen calls out your number and you collect from a side-door tasty and entertaining all at the same time Part of a new wave of restaurant openings in the neighbourhood, La Molla is a contemporary Spanish eatery which offers a blend of traditional and modern dishes. On the one hand the menu includes a choice of ‘Nostalgics’ such as the Catalan cap-i-pota – a meaty stew – or macaroni while on the other there’s a quinoa salad with tzatziki or rabbit cooked in chocolate and red fruits © Pug Girl A family run business open since the year 2000 Zarautz is a Basque restaurant with the difference that it also serves Catalan-inspired dishes The bar counter is laden with a selection of freshly made pintxos – the Basque culinary speciality of small tapas on a stick – while the menu includes heartier meat and fish dishes such as cod cheek pil-pil or pig’s trotters stuffed with botifarra sausage meat La Mundana opened in 2016 and helped firmly establish this as an up-and-coming foodie destination. A trendy tapas bar inspired by flavours and dishes from around the world, La Mundana also takes seriously the concept of vermuteo – a snack meal around a glass of traditional vermouth smoked or simply grilled to offer creative dishes that look as nice as they taste © Rod Waddington Although Sants is generally considered one of the more traditional neighbourhoods of Barcelona, it is home to one of the city’s finest foreign-cuisine restaurants. Addis Abeba specialise in authentic Ethiopian cuisine served in large earthen-ware dishes or atop a flat bread. In Ethiopia food is traditionally eaten with the hands and at Addis Abeba guests are encouraged to follow this custom for a more genuine experience Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy This is an unpretentious modern restaurant serving a selection of crowd-pleasing dishes which don’t belong to any one particular style of cuisine but rather together form an altogether comforting offering There’s a juicy home-made burger made with Black Angus beef and topped with Cheddar cheese there are Venezuelan style arepas but also BBQ ribs © Ronald van der Graaf The Petit Pau is everything you could want from a neighbourhood restaurant: friendly service welcoming surroundings and a choice of honest The restaurant opened back in 2015 and fast became a local’s favourite thanks to its warm hospitality and the enthusiasm of the young head chef who’s a fan of the French bistro culture Interestingly the Petit Pau only serves two wines at any given time: one red and one white Located just opposite Sants fresh food market Lute Bar & Bowls is a casual tapas bar run by three friends who fell in love with Barcelona The food is all home-made using seasonal ingredients from across the road and while the menu isn’t particularly extensive the emphasis is on quality rather than quantity At lunch times during the week be sure to check out the daily set menu © ecodallaluna The Bodega Montferry is a fine example of the type of authentic characterful eatery which gives Sants much of its charm – and is increasingly something of a rarity in modern the bodega is best loved by locals for its generously filled warm sandwiches which are prepared to order and include fillings such as omelet and sausage The tortilla is always fresh from that day and the Russian salad goes down a treat with a glass of the house vermouth They’re especially popular at lunch times when they serve a menu del día at just €12 for three courses and a drink The large dinning room is filled with sturdy wooden tables and chairs which complete the rather rustic appeal of the place Tara is a travel writer and editor who lived in Barcelona for 5 years writing exclusively for Culture Trip She has a passion for sharing experiences around food and wine Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December Guides & Tips How to Spend the Perfect 24 Hours in Santander See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer Food & Drink The 5 Best Food Markets in Madrid Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October Sports The Most Epic Hiking Trails in Spain's Sierra Nevada Guides & Tips How to Attend a Bullfight in Spain Architecture Spain’s Most Impressive Bullrings US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd