Txalaka

Girona

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Txalaka

Txalaka is a much-loved pintxo bar in the best Basque tradition. The huge variety of bite-size pintxos are displayed on the bar and include all manner of topping, like seafood, different meats, vegetables, cheeses and even sweet topping for dessert. Take as much as you like and accompany it all with typical Basque txakoli (fizzy white wine).

Dining

Girona stands tall among the strong tradition of Catalonian food culture, not only as the home of El Celler De Can Roca (the second-ranked restaurant in the world in 2015), but as an overall top foodie destination. Pa amb tomàquet – tomato bread – is a common starter, while the Crema Catalana is an obvious and delicious choice for dessert. Mar i Montanya – a mix of poultry and seafood – and Calçotada are other traditional dishes that are worth trying. For celebrations, you have a go with some bubbly Cava.

El Celler De Can Roca

El Celler De Can Roca

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Sushi Bar Girona

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Txalaka

Txalaka is a much-loved pintxo bar in the best Basque tradition. The huge variety of bite-size pintxos are displayed on the bar and include all manner of topping, like seafood, different meats, vegetables, cheeses and even sweet topping for dessert. Take as much as you like and accompany it all with typical Basque txakoli …

Escondido Café

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Apple Cafe Restaurant

Apple Cafe Restaurant

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