Basque Country tourist information

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Areas of Basque Country
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The Basque Country taking pride of its rich legacy offers an interesting juxtaposition of tradition and modernism, radiating the charm of both worlds.

The Basque region is perfect for golf, surfing, bullfighting, horse rides and water sports.

Enjoy the richness of the quaint towns and the rich wine yards of the Rioja region while trying to decipher Euskara, the Basque language that is so very different from any other.

Do not miss out the charm of the oldest transporter bridge in the world, Puente Colgante, built in 1893 over the river at Bilbao!

Despite heavy industrialization, it still has many unexplored areas including the natural parks of Valderejo, Urkiola, Urdaibai and the enthralling landscapes along Guernica River, making it a great place for hiking and mountain sports.

 
Towns To Visit In Basque Country
Bilbao
Irun
Laguardia
San Sebastian
Vitoria
Zumaia
 
Days Out in Basque Country
>> Sanctuary of Urkiola - rich smatterings of breathtaking landscapes, rugged limestone peaks, meadows and woods, make it highly popular among all nature lovers. Dedicated to the saints San Antonio Abad and San Antonio de Padua, this sanctuary is very popular among pilgrims

>> Los Arquillos in Vitoria - standing tall amidst a row of private homes, Los Arquillos has a beautiful colonnade of columns and balconies. Together with the Plaza de España (Spain Square), it represents the best of neoclassical architecture

>> Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao - a sprawling masterpiece of contemporary architecture on the edge of the river Nervión, it holds regular temporary exhibitions; an ideal stopover for art lovers
>>Castillo Butron in Gatica- w alk through the golden annals by visiting the 13th century castle elegantly perched amidst a forested park of more than 500 trees of 70 species
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