--- title: Blog - TourTailors | food description: food | --- [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/tourtailors.svg)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TourTailors_Logo_Cores.png)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us/) [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Blog #### [A CULINARY TOUR OF PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-culinary-tour-of-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20A%20Culinary%20Tour%20of%20Portugal%20Exploring%20Traditional%20Flavours.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-culinary-tour-of-portugal) Today, we welcome you to a gastronomic [adventure through Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), where each city offers a unique taste of the country’s rich culinary heritage. Portugal’s diverse regions invite you to savor its delectable dishes,... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-culinary-tour-of-portugal) #### [5 BREATHTAKING COASTLINE TOWNS IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-breathtaking-coastline-towns-in-the-basque-country) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5%20Breathtaking%20coastline%20towns%20in%20the%20Basque%20Country/Featured%20-%205%20Breathtaking%20coastline%20towns%20in%20the%20Basque%20Country.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-breathtaking-coastline-towns-in-the-basque-country) Today we will take you to five of the most picturesque and fascinating coastal towns in the [Basque Country](https://tourtailors.com/tours/basque-country-pyrenees/), straddling both Spain and France. This region, known for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and delectable... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-breathtaking-coastline-towns-in-the-basque-country) #### [10 FOODS IN ITALY YOU MUST TRY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-in-italy-you-must-try) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10%20FOOD%20IN%20ITALY%20YOU%20MUST%20TRY/Pizza%20-%20Featured.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-in-italy-you-must-try) From the sun-kissed orchards of Sicily to the frost-kissed Alps of Trentino, [every region in Italy](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-italy/) boasts its own unique flavors, traditions, and stories, told through dishes that have been perfected over centuries.... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-foods-in-italy-you-must-try) #### [TOP 15 TAPAS TO TASTE WHILE IN SPAIN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-15-tapas-to-taste-while-in-spain) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Top%2015%20tapas%20to%20taste%20while%20in%20Spain.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-15-tapas-to-taste-while-in-spain) Tapas or pintxos (if you are in the [Basque country](https://tourtailors.com/tours/madrid-basque-country-with-a-private-driver/)) are at the heart of Spain’s acclaimed gastronomic scene. These bite-sized, delectable foods burst into flavour and scentful aromas that will immediately make your... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-15-tapas-to-taste-while-in-spain) #### [A TRIP TO THE HEART OF ITALY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-trip-to-the-heart-of-italy) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20A%20trip%20to%20the%20heart%20of%20Italy.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-trip-to-the-heart-of-italy) The “heart of Italy” is the central part of this country, but its name holds more value than its mere geographical location. The rolling hills of Tuscany in the [Chianti wine region](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tuscan-drives-discover-chianti-wine-region), adorned with vineyards, cypress... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-trip-to-the-heart-of-italy) #### [TOLEDO: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IN SPAIN'S FORMER CAPITAL CITY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/toledo-what-you-should-do-in-spains-former-capital-city) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Toledo%20What%20you%20should%20do%20in%20Spains%20former%20capital%20city.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/toledo-what-you-should-do-in-spains-former-capital-city) Welcome to Toledo, [Spain's timeless treasure](https://tourtailors.com/tours/spain-from-tip-to-toe/) and the enchanting "City of Three Cultures"! Nestled on a picturesque hill overlooking the Tagus River, Toledo provides a mesmerising journey through time.  Starting with the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/toledo-what-you-should-do-in-spains-former-capital-city) #### [10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T DO IN SPAIN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-spain) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%202-3.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-spain) ¡Hola amigos! Welcome to [sunny Spain!](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-spain-bcn-2/) Visiting this lively country is a vibrant and fun experience, as this is the land of flamenco, siestas, and, of course, mouth-watering paella. But for you to enjoy it to its... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-spain) #### [10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN TURIN](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-turin) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%202-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-turin) Nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Alps, Turin is the capital of the Piedmont region in [northern Italy](https://tourtailors.com/tours/the-best-of-portugal-e-northern-italy/). Elegant, cultured and refined, this enchanting city is many times overlooked by some other famous cities.... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-turin) #### [UNCOVER THE TREASURES IN CENTRAL PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/CENTRAL%20PORTUGAL_A%20TREASURE%20TROVE%20OF%20CASTLES,%20VINEYARDS%20AND%20COBBLESTONE%20STREETS/Featured%20-%20Central%20Portugal_A%20Treasure%20Trove%20of%20Castles%2c%20Vineyards%20and%20Cobblestone%20Streets.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) Portugal is a country of history, great wine and slippery, yet beautiful and photogenic, cobblestone streets. All of this sounds about right, assuming you have already experienced the splendour of Portuguese culture in... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/uncover-the-treasures-in-central-portugal) #### [TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN BILBAO](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-bilbao) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Top%2010%20things%20to%20do%20in%20Bilbao-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-bilbao) Embark on an extraordinary journey as you step foot into the captivating city of Bilbao in [Spain](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-reasons-to-visit-spain). Nestled in the heart of the [Basque Country](https://tourtailors.com/tours/madrid-basque-country-with-a-private-driver/), this vibrant metropolis boasts a harmonious fusion of tradition and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-bilbao) #### [WHY IS CODFISH KEY TO MANY PORTUGUESE DISHES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-codfish-key-to-many-portuguese-dishes) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/WHY%20IS%20CODFISH%20KEY%20TO%20MANY%20PORTUGUESE%20DISHES/Featured%20-%20Why%20is%20codfish%20key%20to%20many%20Portuguese%20dishes.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-is-codfish-key-to-many-portuguese-dishes) In the [sun-kissed land of Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), there lies an unbreakable bond with a seemingly simple ingredient: codfish. This humble fish has woven itself into the tapestry of Portuguese culture, creating culinary masterpieces... 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