Trips that awaken the senses: gastronomic routes

Contemporary retreats, renovated farmhouses, beachfront villas, and country houses that reinterpret tradition with a modern perspective. They all share a common spirit: meticulous aesthetics, respect for the environment, and proximity to a culinary offering that seduces with its quality and its roots in the region.

Designed for discerning travelers, these places invite you to discover the region through your palate.

Un recorrido para quienes saben que viajar también es una forma de habitar y saborear el mundo.

Cantabria: a taste of the sea and nature in its purest form

Green and sober, serene yet intense, this region in northern Spain reveals its character in small gestures: the mist that drifts through the meadows at dawn, the stone that resists time, the sea that suggests everything.

We recommend staying at Casa de Mareas. The setting is a beautiful medieval village in the Santoña Marshes Natural Park, and the house is a temple of comfort, designed with the convenience of its occupants in mind.

Built in the 16th century and renovated with wellness measures, both through its WELL measures and its decor, spatial layout, neutral colors, and natural materials. Inside, it is made up of two independent houses that can be connected or operated separately. It has all the necessary amenities to enjoy with family, friends, or colleagues in a cozy atmosphere. Relax in the garden, where you can take a refreshing dip in the pool.

The experience is complete when you sit down at the table. Just a few minutes away, Chef Jesús Sánchez’s Cenador de Amós is more than a three-Michelin-starred restaurant: it’s a tribute to local produce, to the gustatory memory of the region, interpreted with subtle elegance, without excess. Each dish tells a story that begins in the surroundings and ends on the palate, leaving an indelible mark.

And if you’re craving something more informal, but equally authentic, simply taste one of the gastronomic gems of the north: anchovies. In Santoña, their undisputed birthplace, this small bite takes on an almost ritualistic dimension. Savoring them freshly served, on crusty bread, or simply on their own, is a way to understand that the exceptional sometimes comes in the simplest forms.

Cantabria is like that, and in places like these, the trip is not remembered for what you see, but for what you taste.

Asturias: a land inhabited with all five senses

The green heart of Spain, where every corner is a postcard and every moment, an unforgettable adventure.

Con una gastronomía que deleita los sentidos y una gente cálida y acogedora, Asturias invita a perderse en sus rincones pintorescos y a saborear la vida en cada bocado.

In an exceptional location, offering unparalleled panoramic views and nestled in the heart of Las Ubiñas Natural Park, this property comprises several buildings that exemplify Asturian rural palatial architecture. The interior design, layout, and layout are based on the traditional Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-sabi, concentrating its meaning on the phrase “wisdom in natural simplicity,” applied in this case to ensure the well-being of a thoughtfully designed accommodation.

For a truly memorable gastronomic experience, a visit to Casa Marcial restaurant by chef Nacho Manzano (two Michelin stars) is a must. Located in the village where he was born, this culinary temple combines Asturian tradition and contemporary sensibility with disarming mastery. Each dish is a tribute to the surroundings: sophisticated in substance, yet deeply connected to its roots.

The experience is complete when you explore the area. Just wander along the secondary roads to find artisan cheese factories, centuries-old cider houses, and restaurants that reinterpret Asturian cuisine without losing its essence. Fabada (bean stew), pitu de caleya (a type of stew), Cantabrian fish, rice pudding… intense, honest dishes, using local produce and ancestral techniques.

Pack your suitcase and your desire for adventure, because Asturias awaits you with open arms and a thousand stories to tell.

Altea: Mediterranean light and cuisine with a coastal flavor

Altea preserves intact that serene character that few Mediterranean towns have managed to preserve: cobblestone streets, whitewashed facades, the deep blue sea as a backdrop.

The bright sun, the long afternoons, the beach, the mountains… The white coastline, so perfectly drawn in a sea so blue it looks like a watercolor, is a perfect place to create memories with friends and family and disconnect from the daily hustle and bustle.

With three floors, this villa offers a wide variety of spaces with careful attention to detail. The light that floods each room gives a feeling of spaciousness and light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the property.

The terrace is a particularly charming spot, with stunning views of the sea stretching to the horizon. It also features a separate poolside apartment, providing guests with even more space and privacy.

Among the must-visit places, Oustau de Altea has been a local landmark for over 40 years. Located in an old house in the historic center, this restaurant combines signature cuisine with Mediterranean roots, impeccable ingredients, and a sober, elegant setting. The terrace, nestled between stone walls and vegetation, is pure Mediterranean: intimate, fresh, and sincere.

Altea is an experience to be experienced with your eyes open and your feet bare. A form of silent luxury, where architecture, surroundings, and flavor coexist naturally. Unpretentious.

Cadaqués: Mediterranean architecture and a taste of the Costa Brava

In this corner of the Costa Brava, the architecture blends with the surroundings, the sea draws the silences, and everything happens at a different pace. More contemplative. More intimate.

Just minutes from the village, this Mediterranean estate recaptures the essence of the Empordà summer houses, offering a spectacular view of Cap de Creus.

Built in the 1980s, it maintains the spirit of that era and a distinctive Mediterranean style, offering guests the opportunity to stay in one of the most coveted seaside resorts on the Costa Brava, in a house full of authenticity and with stunning views of the sea and mountains.

The sound of the waves in the background and the birdsong are the perfect allies for a peaceful stay. An experience of reconnection with nature and a perfect place of inspiration. A dreamy place where it is always summer.

The experience continues in the kitchen. At the table, Empordà traditions are reflected in rockfish, seafood rice dishes, scorpion fish stews, and saline white wines. In this context, Compartir, the restaurant created by three former El Bulli chefs, offers an experience that blends technique, local produce, and an elegant informality that perfectly defines the spirit of the place. Dishes at the center, clean flavor, and precise execution.

Cadaqués needs no embellishment: its beauty is innate, raw, and silent. And those who experience it keep it like a secret.

Cádiz: open fields and flavors with Andalusian roots

Perched on a white hill overlooking the countryside of Cádiz, with the ocean insinuating itself in the distance, Medina Sidonia preserves the Moorish, Roman, and Baroque heritage of Lower Andalusia with an authenticity felt in every stone. It’s a place that breathes history and the horizon, where time has stood still without losing its pulse.

Between the sea and the mountains in inland Cadiz, this country house surrounded by nature is designed for enjoyment and relaxation. Its high location offers stunning views of the horizon and the surrounding landscape, and its construction guarantees privacy and tranquility.

It stands out for its brightness, color, and interior design inspired by Andalusian, Moroccan, Portuguese, and French influences. The furniture and high ceilings create an open and airy atmosphere that invites well-being. The furnishings are composed of antique pieces and rustic touches, achieving an elegant and stately finish.

Medina Sidonia’s cuisine preserves the intensity of the south: spiced stews, game products, bluefin tuna from the almadraba, Payoya goat cheeses, fortified wines, and desserts with a Moorish heritage. At La Vista de Medina restaurant, all this translates into dishes that respect tradition with a contemporary sensibility, served in a setting overlooking the endless landscape. It is a sincere, warm cuisine, imbued with the character of Cádiz.

Sleeping in this house, eating under the vine, feeling the dry countryside sun… is discovering a more intimate Andalusia. Less obvious, deeper. And in that depth, finding something essential.

Galicia: wild coast and unpretentious Atlantic cuisine

In the far north of Galicia, Ferrol reveals itself as an unexpected destination: authentic, quiet, and deeply connected to its coast. There’s no decoration here, and it’s precisely in this honesty that its beauty lies.

In the middle of a typical Galician village, in Doñinos (Ferrol), we find this century-old house. It boasts a spacious garden from which you can enjoy incredible views of the sea and the characteristic lagoon, as well as ample space to relax surrounded by nature.

An Atlantic breeze on your skin, warm, leisurely days, the sound of the sea as your soundtrack. Here, summer is a gentle whisper, a perfect balance of sun and freshness. Waking up to the scent of pine trees and freshly brewed coffee, strolling along paths that lead to the sea, feeling the still-fresh sand at sunset. In the north, this is luxury: natural beauty, calm, the authenticity of a summer experienced with all five senses. From the terrace and garden, you can enjoy beautiful views of the sea while catching the scent of the sea breeze.

The cuisine, like the landscape, is intense and sincere. Ferrol is both sea and land, and this translates into deeply flavorful dishes: seafood fresh from the estuary, homemade empanadas, Galician broths, rock fish, and sweets that still preserve grandmother’s recipes. At O Camiño do Inglés, chef Dani López elevates this culinary imagery into a creative, clean, and elegant offering. Galicia reinterpreted with respect and technique.

Ferrol doesn’t compete to be a destination. It remains in your memory precisely because it doesn’t pretend to be. Here, luxury is the wind in your face, the creaking of old wood when you open a door, and a taste of the sea.

Sleeping in houses that connect with their surroundings, eating where the produce has its own name, living to the rhythm of the land. In each of these refuges, there’s a way to be closer to what’s essential. It’s not just about traveling, but about honing your senses. Listening. Trying. Seeing with different eyes. Like someone who doesn’t seek anything… and finds everything.