Juan Carlos Duperier

We specialized in exquisite gastronomy and oenology in our journeys.

I had personally selected first hand restaurants in each town where we stay that have quality ingredients and freshly prepared meals. Some of these restaurants may be quite small and family owned.

Obviously, the north of Spain's culinary traditions rely on the quality of their meat and fish, as well as the locally grown vegetables and fruits – and you will walk by the farms where many of the animals and vegetables are raised. In addition, each region in the Camino has its own distinct cuisine and specialties, like seafood, soup, braised fish, stew, etc.

The Cuisine from Spain is not well known in North America, as opposed to Italian or Chinese or even French food. But especially in recent years, Spanish haute cuisine is considered some of the best food in the world thanks to chefs like Ferran Adrià, Arzak, David Muñoz, José Andrés, and the Roca brothers, whose restaurants are always vying for number one among the best restaurants in the world.

The food in the north of Spain, where the Camino de Santiago passes, is a mix of Spanish, Celtic, and European dishes, mainly based on rural culture.

The tour features amazing accommodations in 5***** hotels, charming nobility houses, and renovated monasteries, as well as guided cultural tours and a winery tour.

We use first-hand experience and expertise to carefully select quality hotels that provide excellent service and comfort. Each hotel has its own unique charm and provides a glance into Spanish history, enhancing the overall Camino experience. Every hotel has Wi-Fi for those who need to stay in touch back home. Below are some of the hotels that we often book : http://authentic-journeys.com/hotels/