Gastronomic Routes in Spain by Motorhome

Tuck in! Gastronomic Routes in a Motorhome through Spain: Delights on Wheels

Hello, fellow foodies!

If you're one of those people who believe that travelling is, above all, an excuse to eat well, then this is your month! Spain is a gastronomic paradise, and what better way to explore it than with your motorhome or campervan, stopping wherever your appetite takes you? This month, we suggest some mouth-watering gastronomic routes, where every stop will be a delight for your palate. Get your cooking utensils (and your fork) ready, because the table is set!

The Joy of Travelling: Local Cuisine at Your Fingertips

One of the great advantages of travelling by motorhome is that you can take detours along secondary roads, discover small villages and sample authentic local cuisine, far from the crowded tourist circuits.

• Local markets: Visit the local food markets. They are the heart of any place's cuisine. Buy fresh, seasonal produce directly from the producers.

• Taverns and village bars: Unpretentious places are often the best keepers of traditional recipes. Ask the locals, they always know where to eat well!
• Cooking in the motorhome: With those fresh products you've bought, your motorhome kitchen becomes a restaurant with the best views. What a luxury!

Routes that will make your mouth water

Here are some ideas to get you started on your culinary journey:

• Seafood and Albariño Wine Route (Galicia):
  • What to try: Octopus a feira, Galician empanada, fresh seafood (barnacles, velvet crabs, scallops), lacón con grelos (pork shoulder with turnip greens), Santiago cake. And, of course, a good Albariño wine.
  • Key towns: O Grove, Cambados (cradle of Albariño), Santiago de Compostela, Rías Baixas.
  • Overnight stay: Many campsites and motorhome areas along the coast and inland. Camper Cambados, Camper Park Amencer, Camping & Glamping Muiñeira

• Cocido and Sausage Route (Castile and León):
  • What to try: Maragato stew, roast lamb, Guijuelo ham, cured beef from León, botillo del Bierzo sausage, garlic soups.
  • Key towns: Astorga, Salamanca, León, Segovia.
  • Overnight stay: Motorhome areas in major cities and small rural campsites. Camping Regio, Cuadros-22D Calle Real, Real Sitio de San Ildefonso-Ruta de los Reales Sitios

• Oil and Flavours of the South Route (Andalusia):
  • What to try: Extra virgin olive oil (essential!), salmorejo, gazpacho, Iberian ham, fried fish, aubergines with cane honey.
  • Key towns: Úbeda, Baeza (Jaén), Córdoba, Sevilla, Cádiz.
  • Overnight stay: There is a good network of motorhome areas and campsites throughout Andalusia. Baeza-20 Calle Manuel Acero, Área de Autocaravanas de Córdoba, Área Autocaravanas Sevilla, Camping Las Dunas

• Txakoli and Basque Cuisine Route (Basque Country):
  • What to try: Pintxos (lots of pintxos!), cod pil-pil, txuletón steak, marmitako fish stew, cheeses such as Idiazabal. Accompany with a chilled txakoli wine.
  • Key towns: San Sebastián, Bilbao, Getaria, Hondarribia.
  • Overnight stay: Plenty of campsites and some areas in coastal and inland areas. Bilbao Caravan Park, Camping Zumaia, Camping Alturán, Parking Jaizubia

Tips for your Gastronomic Adventure

• Respect the timetable: In Spain, meal times are different from other countries. Lunch is from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and dinner is from 9:00 p.m. onwards.
• Plan your shopping: If you are going to cook, look for local markets in advance to ensure the freshest produce.
• Power adapters: If you are going to use small electrical appliances for cooking, ensure you have adapters for campsites.
• Open your mind! Try new things, ask the locals and let yourself be surprised by the flavours of each region.

Travelling around Spain in a motorhome is an experience that allows you to immerse yourself fully in its culture through its cuisine. Every dish tells a story, and every bite is a memory.

Enjoy your meal!