Basque Country
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Cities & Towns
La Concha Beach
La Concha Beach in San Sebastián is Spain's most stunning city beach — a shell-shaped bay of golden sand framed by green hills and Atlantic waters.
Bilbao
Bilbao blends Gehry's iconic Guggenheim, medieval old-town pintxos bars, and fierce Basque culture into one of Spain's most rewarding city breaks.
San Sebastián
San Sebastián, Spain's Basque coastal jewel, dazzles with La Concha beach, world-class pintxos bars, Michelin-star dining, and stunning bayside views.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry's titanium masterpiece on the Nervión River — a world-class art museum that transformed Bilbao into a global cultural capital.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Climb 241 stone steps to a windswept islet chapel on the Basque coast — the dramatic Dragonstone from Game of Thrones.
Zarautz Beach
Zarautz Beach is the Basque Country's longest golden sand beach, famed for world-class surf, pintxos bars, and stunning Bay of Biscay scenery.
Gorbeia Natural Park
Gorbeia Natural Park is the largest protected area in the Basque Country, famed for its iconic summit cross, beech forests, and wild pottok ponies.
Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve is the Basque Country's UNESCO-protected wetland — marshes, cave art, surf breaks, and legendary Basque food near Bilbao.
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Things to do in Basque Country
- Walking the Camino del Norte Through the Basque Country: San Sebastián to Bilbao
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: How to Visit the Basque Country's Famous Islet
- The Ultimate Basque Country Road Trip: Bilbao, San Sebastián and the Coast
- A Foodie's Guide to Basque Country Gastronomy and Cider Houses
- Surfing in the Basque Country 2026: Mundaka, San Sebastian & Beyond