In the Basque country, they are called “pintxos” and are taken to a different level. Oh my God! They are not free nor included in your drink’s price, but they are beautifully displayed over the bar, they are usually bigger than common tapas, and are little pieces of art. The custom is to get two or three of them and call them a meal. If you visit the old city center in San Sebastián or Bilbao, you’ll see dozens of bars full of locals and tourists whose main attractions are their pintxos. It looks like a competition to see which one makes the best. You can simply stroll by its streets, getting in and out of each bar and getting a “cañita” (beer) or a wine cup and a pintxo (only one, otherwise you’ll be full when you get to the third bar).
