Durango is a Biscayan town whose gastronomy represents the best of the Basque culinary tradition. In general, the kitchens of Durango serve up recipes based on livestock and produce from the lands of the comarca, also relying on fish from the nearby Cantabrian coast.
When it comes time to eat in Durango, you will find traditional dishes and recipes such as codfish al pil pil and marmitako, one of Biscayan cuisine’s most popular stews. When it comes to meat, although veal and lamb are the most popular meats in the area, it’s impossible to ignore the wide variety of pork products, especially the great number of handmade embutidos (a type of cured sausage), produced in the region.
As in many parts of the Basque Country, going out for tapas is a popular activity in this town, where you will find a wide variety of pinchos (small snacks). To wash down all that there is to eat in Durango, you can try a nice homemade cider or one of the wines produced in the locale; one standout is Txakoli de Vizcaya, a true classic of the province.