Gran Sol Bar and Restaurant, Basque Country, Spain

In Hondarribia, Basque Country, there is a pintxo cathedral, and it is called Gran Sol.

Don’t you know what a pintxo is? Are you kidding? eheheheh

Of course, you might not know what a pintxo is. Pintxo is the Basque word for tapas.

Gran Sol is a bar and restaurant that offers a comprehensive option of high-quality pintxos, or tapas, as you prefer.

A trip to the Basque Country can be a delight for many reasons, and gastronomy probably leads the list.

In this list of delusions this bar and restaurant in Hondarribia, needs to be included.

I strongly suggest the experience of tasting the pintxos in this bar.

The moment you go into the bar, you will get hooked by the total madness: a counter full of possibilities… there are so many variety and quantity of options that we get lost. We want to try EVERYTHING.

In the Basque Country, it is common to have pintxo bars, of course, I know that. But this one is special.

In three consecutive years of walking around here, leading tours, I had the opportunity to visit many bars and restaurants. Still, this one is on the shortlist.

The owners of this bar/restaurant systematically participated in pintxos contests where they compete with the best Chefs in the region… and win.

Wining such contests in the Basque Country, which is the land of excellent cooks, is like playing in the First League.

At Gran Sol bar, we can taste these winning delights.

I wouldn’t be able to describe all the pintxos here, so I selected Hondarribia and Jaizkibel. Please access their posts to know more about each one.

It worth the visit.

Have fun.
David Monteiro

Pintxo Hondarribia
a pintxo at Gran Sol bar/restaurant's
Pintxo Jaizkibel
a pintxo at Gran Sol bar/restaurant's
Pintxo Hondarribia
a pintxo at Gran Sol bar/restaurant's
Gran Sol Bar and Restaurant
at Hondarribia, Basque Country, Spain
Hondarribia
Basque Country, Spain
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