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March City break destinations if you are gluten free!

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WishingMyLifeAway · 23/01/2023 01:25

I am 50 in March and am thinking of booking a city break for a few days. Any recommendations for destinations that are good for those who can't eat gluten?

We love eating out and history.

Thank you!

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loopyloutoo · 23/01/2023 02:39

I went to Florence with a friend who was coeliac and she was super impressed with the options available - it will satisfy the history requirement too!

Nejnej2 · 23/01/2023 04:02

Becky Excell does some great guides for different cities on her blog. Italy is meant to be fab for gluten free, I'm personally eyeing up Rome :)

Fivemoreminutes1 · 23/01/2023 12:16

Italy is probably the most coeliac friendly country in the world. We’ve been to Rome twice and found that most of the menus are clearly and labeled. Several restaurants had menus where every dish was available as a GF option and we did see a couple of completely GF restaurants and bakeries. We even went to a completely GF ice cream shop!

Twilightstarbright · 24/01/2023 16:29

Another vote for Italy, they take it very seriously.

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WishingMyLifeAway · 30/01/2023 02:39

Thanks everyone! Looks like Italy is a good option! I've not been before and would love to go so sounds perfect 😀

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Geamhradh · 30/01/2023 08:50

I live in Italy and can confirm that all allergens are taken very seriously. I suppose with pasta and pizza being mainstays, and gluten intolerances and coeliac disease being on the increase, they have to be on the ball.

GenerationGame · 30/01/2023 08:57

I’ve done a lot of Googling about this as my child is gluten free and the consensus seems to be that Italy is the best place to visit. Also tonnes of history!

We have other allergies to contend with too but we’re starting our family travels abroad in Italy this year.

rookiemere · 30/01/2023 09:07

My friend is gluten and dairy free, we managed well in Budapest.

turkeyboots · 30/01/2023 09:11

I found Spain was great for Gluten free too.

France, Belgim, Germany not so good.

Broccoli88 · 30/01/2023 14:02

Another late shoutout for Spain! Lots of great gluten-free options, very clearly marked on menus by law. If you end up going to Madrid, this company does fully gluten free tapas tours in the city.

RedRosesPinkLilies · 30/01/2023 22:58

Coeliac is historically common in Italy, and also Ireland - that’s why they’re good at catering for GF.

Bimblesalong · 30/01/2023 23:13

Just had the most amazing few days in Iceland (Reykjavik) and Gf eating was so easy, as was vegetarian.

BeanCounterBabe · 31/01/2023 09:39

Another vote for Italy. My 12 year old is gluten intolerant, thankfully not coeliac. Italy was easy for supermarkets and eating out. We found the Netherlands had lots of places that served gluten free but not quite as easy as Italy.

cestlavielife · 02/02/2023 22:27

Valencia

Winewednesday · 06/02/2023 22:45

Barcelona...my DS has coeliac and we were really impressed with the amount of gluten free options there was. Many restaurants and cafes were dedicated to gluten free. They were very knowledgeable over there

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