The 10 Spanish cities where you eat the best

Nobody doubts that Spain is one of the countries with the best gastronomy in the world. But which are the Spanish cities where you eat the best?

The Spanish seem to have it very clear, and these are the towns that most triumph in the rankings that value gastronomic quality.

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The Spanish cities where you eat the best

We present you the best cities where you can enjoy the best gastronomy in the country.

1. Saint Sebastian

Among the Spanish cities where it is best to eat, the one that is crowned with the first place is undoubtedly the capital of Guipúzcoa, in the Basque Country. In 2017, the British company Caterwings named it the best gastronomic destination in the world. And is not for less.

The city is home to three of the best restaurants in the country, totaling 16 Michelin stars. These are Arzak's restaurant, Akelarre and Martín Berasategui's. To this luxury gastronomic offer are added the traditional pintxos and tapas, worthy of giving you the first position on their own.

2. Barcelona

The Catalan capital is one of the favorite destinations for tourists from all over the world, not only because of the charms it offers, but also because it is one of the Spanish cities where you can eat the best. This is corroborated by being one of the cities included in the world ranking carried out by Caterwings, which places it in 4th place.

Either for his quality Mediterranean gastronomy As for the delicacies offered by such emblematic sites as the boqueria market, Barcelona is a perfect city to let your palate carry you away.

3. Madrid

The third Spanish city included in the aforementioned ranking could not be other than the capital. Mix of modernity and tradition, the city offers hundreds of ideal spots for gastronomy lovers.

From the classic bars where you can have the mythical calamari sandwich to the most cosmopolitan restaurants of fusion cuisine, Madrid has a gastronomic offer for all types of palates.

4. Bilbao

If you've had enough with pintxos of San Sebastián, you still have discover the culinary offer of Bilbao, where you can put your boots. And not only from pintxos. There are a wide variety of restaurants that offer copious amounts of typical dishes. Try the famous cod al pil pil or the kokotxas. And do not forget to accompany everything with a good txakoli!

5. Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is one of the Spanish cities where it is best to eat for its varied gastronomy, which combines both sea and land products. But if there is one thing it really stands out for, it is the quality of its fish and seafood. Essential your octopus to feira (Galician octopus).

You can taste the best local products at the Mercado de Abastos. But if you prefer to go out for tapas, take the so-called Paris-Dakar route, a famous tapas street that gets its name from the bars that delimit it. Don't forget to finish any menu with a delicious Santiago cake.

6. Segovia

Home of historic steakhouses, Segovia offers a traditional and exquisite cuisine, ideal for anyone who wants to try the most typical delicacies of the land.

This city is famous for its wood-fired oven roasts, and more specifically for its most characteristic dish, suckling pig. Its preparation is quite a show, especially if you visit the famous Mesón de Cándido. In this famous restaurant they split the suckling pig with the edge of a plate, thus demonstrating how crunchy and succulent this traditional food is.

7. grenade

And among the 10 best Spanish cities where you can eat better, you could not miss one that perfectly represents Andalusian gastronomy. Here you can enjoy its hearty and typical dishes, such as broad beans with ham, migas or the famous Tortilla del Sacromonte, to which cooked brains and veal criadillas are added.

If you don't have that much appetite or your budget is light, you can satisfy yourself with tapas. Just go to any bar and order a drink, which will be accompanied by a succulent dish with which one can be satisfied.

8. Cáceres

Another of the cities of our country with the best cuisine is the one that in 2015 it achieved the title of Spanish Capital of Gastronomy. The region has to its credit up to 8 Protected Denominations of Origin, including Iberian ham from the dehesa de Extremadura, the Ibores Cheese or the Paprika de la Vera, all natural products and the best quality.

In addition to his great offer of traditional and high-quality restaurants, there is Atrio, a restaurant awarded with two Michelin stars.

9. Seville

The Andalusian capital is another of the Spanish cities where it is best eaten, due to the quality of its tapas and its most traditional dishes. That is why if you are lucky enough to visit this beautiful city, it is best to choose a route tapas, where you can taste the best in Andalusian stews, gazpachos, fried fish or tail of bull.

10. Valencia

Another of the Spanish cities where you can eat better could not be other than the cradle of the best paellas, one of the most representative dishes of Spanish gastronomy from doors to outside. But topics aside, Valencia is much more than its rice dishes, and this is demonstrated by its stews, its tapas and its typical sweets.

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