Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Baqueira

Spain and vegetarian friendly are not usually words you see in a sentence together. However, given the influx of foreigners due to tourism, Baqueira and Val d’Aran is slowly but surely becoming ever more vegetarian friendly. Here are our top tips for vegetarians and vegans:  Most restaurants are more than happy to adapt their dishes

Caviar Month in Baqueira

In March, the 5th annual Caviar Month will take place in the Val d’Aran. From the 6th – 29th of March, 9 Aranese restaurants will offer exclusive menus featuring caviar Nacarii.  Caviar Nacarii is a locally produced caviar that boasts the quality assurance guarantee of the Val d’Aran. The Aranese produced caviar has been recognised

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It’s Calçots Season!

The calçotada is back! It is that fantastic time of the year again when the traditional Catalan festival around calçots (winter onion) is celebrated and big groups of friends and family gather together to enjoy the feast.  History of the calçot The calçot, a cross between a spring onion and leek, is by and large one

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Winter bowls & wine food tour in Artíes

Val d’Aran, where Baqueira is located, is well known for its delicious traditional dishes and its regional wine. In Arties, you will enjoy a tasty food tour with the best variety of warming bowls and delicious soups to warm you right up! They are presented in a tapas style portion, accompanied by a glass of

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Aranese Local Produce Guide

The Aranese people have a rich culinary heritage. Given that the valley was largely cut off from the rest of Spain until the mid-1900s, they have great pride in their locally made produce. The quality of Baqueira’s local products is due to the local farmers’ continued dedication and efforts. Here is our go-to guide of

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Our Favourite Restaurants in Aran Valley

The area of Aran Valley, where Baqueira is located, is one with a rich and proud gastronomic culture. So delightful and memorable is authentic Aranese cuisine that you simply have to experience it when visiting the valley. Visit one of the many fine restaurants in the area and you’ll enjoy a wide a variety of

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Pinxto Pote in Baqueira. Basteret Proposal

Pintxo Pote in Baqueira, Spanish fantastic après ski tradition for food lovers

Pintxo Pote After you’ve finished a long and enjoyable day on the slope, you’ll likely have worked up something of an appetite and it’s well served by the Spanish tradition that’s known as Pintxo Pote in Baqueira. Pintxo Pote takes places all across Northern Spain on one particular night of the week. In Baqueira Beret