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Sweets

Tolosa has always been the capital of sweets. Although it seems incredible, Tolosa, despite its size, it has a large and exceptional variety in relation to sweets.

Tejas y cigarrillos Tolosa

The local male and female artisan confectioners and their desserts are widely renowned.

Among them it is worth mentioning the “tiles” and “cigarettes” of Tolosa, the gorrotxas and the Bombas of Eceiza (Fried succulent dough, filled with custard, cream or chantilly.

  • Tiles and Cigarettes of Tolosa: they are typical in Tolosa and are handmade, with butter and whole almonds.
  • Gorrotxas: they are very sweet cakes, made from almond, egg-yolk and marzipan.
  • The Bombas of Eceiza: bombas are easy to find but the ones from Eceiza are special, particularly those filled with chantilly.

Every year, in October, Tolosa holds a special fair linked to sweets: Tolosa Goxua (Sweet Fair).

Euskal Txerri (Basque Pig)

There are 3 local breeds of pig in the Basque Country: the euskal txerria (Basque pig), the muturmotza of Vitoria and the Baztán Pig...

Cider

This is a drink made from apple, which is attained by fermenting apple juice...

Cheese

In the farms of Tolosa you will find Latxa sheep and male and female shepherds who make artisan cheeses from their milk...

Ibarra Chillies

Yellowish green flavour, thin skin, soft flesh and mild flavour...

Sweets

Tolosa has always been the capital of sweets. Although it seems incredible, Tolosa, despite its size.

The chop and grills

It is considered that the ox chop originated in Tolosa, as this is where it was consumed for the first time.

Tolosa Bean

The Tolosa bean is a variety of pinto bean that is sown in the province of Tolosaldea.