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Gernika Market
One of the most popular gastronomic markets in the Basque Country, Gernika Market takes place every year in the historic centre of Gernika-Lumo , on the last Monday of October . The true stars of the market are the baserritarras (local farmers), who showcase their produce across some 900 stalls lining central streets such as San Juan Ibarra, Paseleku, Artekale and Juan Calzada . Highlights include lively competitions across categories such as vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, txakoli (local …
La Tomatina
The origins of this mass tomato battle date back to a fight amongst children in 1945 and it has been celebrated every year since then. It gets underway at 9am, in the town square, with rolls and pastries provided for breakfast by the Town Hall. Little by little, the square fills with people. Before the battle, a huge pole is erected. It is covered with soap and has a leg of ham on the end. The most daring try to climb as high as possible to get their hands on the prize, to the general delight …
Taste the Mediterranean
On the first weekend in June 2017, the old town of Šibenik, one of the most beautiful venues on the Croatian coast and well known for its UNESCO listed Cathedral, will host the 4th edition of the International Festival Taste the Mediterranean. This unique gourmet and cultural event aims to promote the Mediterranean Diet, in particular food, culture, traditions, products and lifestyle developed during the course of the centuries along the coasts of the magic Mediterranean sea. The Festival, …
Óbidos Chocolate Festival
Chocolate is a very suggestive word for everybody but it has a really special and magical meaning in Óbidos, a stunning medieval village located in the center of Portugal, thanks to its annual International Chocolate Festival. One of the most popular festivals in Portugal and receives almost 200,000 visitors each year, attracted by this sweet experience. Obidos Chocolate Festival is a long running event that lasts three weeks and includes a lot of activities related to the world of chocolate. …
Taste of Transylvania
Taste of Transylvania celebrates the region’s rich culinary heritage through food experiences that bring together chefs, producers, and local communities. From countryside brunches to historic dinners and contemporary takes on Transylvanian cuisine, the festival highlights regional flavors while shaping a modern gastronomic identity rooted in …
Baja Fish Soup Festival
Baja is one of the most characteristic Hungarian towns on the banks of the river Danube, which life of the small town was built on the banks of the river and its tributary Sugovica has always been determined by the presence of water. Its natural surroundings and architectural highlights result in the unique atmosphere of the town, home to nearly forty thousand people. Due to its climate, the vicinity of the rivers, the lovely main square, and the friendly nature of the inhabitants, this small …
Kaziukas (St. Casimir) Fair
Held each year around early March, Kaziukas Fair is one of Lithuania’s oldest and most beloved traditions, celebrating more than 400 years of craftsmanship, culture, and local flavors. Taking place in the heart of Vilnius, the fair fills the city’s main streets with hundreds of stalls showcasing traditional crafts, folk art, handmade goods, and contemporary design. Visitors can explore a wide range of products from across Lithuania, discover regional traditions, and sample classic Lithuanian …
Peloponnese Beer Festival
Experience AugustFest – The Ultimate Greek Craft Beer Festival in Kalamata The Peloponnese Beer Festival is Greece ’s only beer event dedicated to Greek brewers. Every year, on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of August, we bring the country’s best craft beer producers together in one place — and that place is Kalamata’s Western Beach Park. No industrial beer. No imports. Only authentic Greek craft breweries pour their heart and soul into every glass. Whether you're a craft beer lover, a …
Winobranie Wine Festival
Experience Poland’s biggest wine celebration at the Winobranie Wine Festival in Zielona Góra ! Held every September, the festival crowns Bacchus , god of wine , with the keys to the city, turning Zielona Góra into a vibrant stage of concerts, games, sports, and cultural events. Explore the Wine Festival Fair, stroll through the wine town where local winemakers showcase their products, and hop on Wine-Buses to visit vineyards with tastings and behind-the-scenes tours. Don’t miss the colorful …
Discover the soul of Austria’s wine
Savor the terroir, uncover tradition A vacation in Austria can easily include an exploration of outstanding wine regions. Nestled between hills, lakes and centuries-old cellar lanes, a world of unexpected variety reveals itself. Wine from Austria has ranked among the finest in Europe for a very long time. From Lower Austria’s fresh Grüner Veltliner to Styria’s racy sauvignon blanc and Burgenland’s full-bodied blaufränkisch, Austria’s wines are prized by sophisticated oenophiles. Wine culture …