Chris is joined by his wife Philippa to talk about their ultimate Spanish road trip!

Trading airports for the open road, Chris and Philippa traveled from Santander in northern Spain all the way down to La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol.

Along their 575-mile journey, they ditched tourist traps like Benidorm to discover the authentic food, regional wines, and rich history of "real Spain."

From oven-roasted suckling lamb in historic towns to traditional garlic soup and hidden roadside service station gems, tune in for a relaxed, mouthwatering journey through Spain, told one plate at a time!

• Swapping Planes for Roads: Why driving through Spain beats flying every time.
• Exploring El Escorial: Historic royal ties, Spanish street culture, and home-cooked regional dishes.
• The Magic of the Menu del Día: How Spain’s famous value-packed "menu of the day" works.
• Hidden Gems & Roadside Eats: Discovering incredible independent cafes and surprisingly gourmet service station food.
• Biting into Burgos: Tasting unforgettable oven-roasted suckling lamb and traditional Spanish garlic soup (Caldo).
• Ronda Food Discoveries: Slow-cooked rabbit confit with garlic sauce in the Spanish mountains.
• Ferry Reflections: Wrapping up the journey aboard Brittany Ferries with a toast to Spanish food culture.

Cloke Cooks is produced by Chris Cloke and brought to you by ProClean Direct.

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