A year in which every place invites you to savor Spain from the inside. Start in the south, where the winter is milder and the sea gives us rice, seafood and fresh fish. The Mediterranean diet, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is experienced here in its purest form: sustainable, balanced and delicious.
Then, let yourself be carried away by the north, where the summer is cooler among intense greens, artisan cheeses, empanadas, pasture-raised meats and seafood straight from the fish market. Here, you will see that the heat does not come from outside, but from the plate.
And end the year indoors, where autumn invites to stews, casseroles and slow-cooked recipes. In La Rioja, Castilla y León or the Basque Country, tradition and avant-garde coexist: creative cuisines, vineyards, olive groves and local products that are transformed into experiences.
The whole of Spain is a living gastronomic museum. Each region has its own flavor, its own history and its own way of sharing it. And we want to help you choose the route that best suits you.
Spain has more than 250 Michelin-starred restaurants (Michelin Guide 2024), but its true gastronomic richness lies in regional diversity, in local markets, in recipes passed down from generation to generation.
The Mediterranean diet, according to the Mediterranean Diet Foundation and the World Health Organization, improves cardiovascular health, reduces the risk of chronic diseases and promotes emotional well-being. Eating well is not just a matter of nutrition, it is a way to live better.
In addition, the act of sharing a table, discovering new flavors and enjoying food without rushing stimulates the mind, strengthens social bonds and improves the quality of life. CSIC and Envejecimiento en Red emphasize that a varied and conscious diet is directly related to active and healthy aging.
This plan is not for gourmets.
It is for those who want to savor life.
Key gastronomic areas: Basque Country, Catalonia, Galicia, Andalusia, La Rioja, Valencia, Canary Islands.
Star destinations: San Sebastian, Girona, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Marbella, Valencia
Hotels selected for their culinary offerings, proximity to local markets, gastronomic routes and sensory experiences:
Tell us your questions or ideas, and we will help you start your new way of living.
You have earned to live depeeme.
