James Martin's Spanish Adventure

James’ adventure begins in San Sebastian, a city boasting 16 Michelin stars. He experiences PIntxos, tries whole grilled Turbot, samples local cider, and shops at the fish market.

James visits Spain’s wine region, La Rioja, and a mile long cellar. He eats tapas in the Capital, Longrono.

In Bilbao James visits a huge indoor food market, takes a funicular to a famous steak restaurant, we see how La Carolina is made, and he heads to a winery on a seabed.

In Asturias James meets a family who live off grid, samples Fabada stew, Urbies cheese, and he visits a restaurant famous for its sardines.

James visits Santiago De Compostela, explores the local market, tries Lampreys, visits a bakery to try Tarta de Santiago, and takes a mussel boat tour.

James visits Vigo, home to the biggest fish market in Europe. He tries Galician Octopus, we see how a traditional Galician loaf is made, and he visits a Furancho.

In Castille & Leon, James is introduced to Torrijas, he is shown how to cook traditional Maragoto, we meet an asparagus producer and he visits a cattle farm producing amazing steak.

In Madrid James tries a calamari sandwich, samples garlic prawns, tastes churros, meets a blind food critic, and tastes Vermouth.

In Castilla-La Mancha James is introduced to Carcamusa, he tries local Marzipan, we meet an organic honey producer, and he sees how Manchego is made.

In Extremadura James is shown how Migas is made, he meets an award winning Tortilla chef, visits a local brewery, and sees Iberico pigs.

In Seville, James visits the local food market and has breakfast at a secret bar. We meet rising culinary star Camilla Furraro, and James visits an orange grove to make marmalade.

James is shown around Cadiz by Jose Pizarro. They visit the food market, sherry triangle and eat by the sea.

In The Costa Del Sol James is shown how huge Paella is made, he visits the lost village El Acebuchal.

James tours Cordoba on an Eco Tuk Tuk. He visits a food market, eats Oxtail at a Michelin Star restaurant, helps judge a Salmorejo competition, and we see how Pastel Cordoba is made.

In Granada James samples giant tapas, visits a restaurant with views of the Alhambra, he tries Pan de Alfacar and he goes to an organic Caviar farm.

In Murcia James shops at the local market and eats exceptional tapas. He is shown how to make Caldero and he heads to an apricot farm.

In Costa Blanca James visits a cherry orchard, meets a fisherman selling Denia shrimp, he enjoys a Denton dish in a port restaurant and we see how Turron is made.

In Valencia James visits a rice farm, reminisces at a favourite tapas bar, enjoys a fishing trip catching blue fin tuna and we are introduced to Horchata.

In Catalonia James visits the Boqueria market, eats Catalan Paella in Sitges, takes a tour of a cava vineyard and we see how honey sweets are made.

In Girona James visits an anchovy producer, sees how Ratafia is made, we meet an award-winning chocolatier and he visits Celler de Can Roca.