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You're setting down your suitcases in the heart of the Basque Country, a land of living traditions, ocean beaches, the cliffs of Labourd and villages with shimmering half-timbered houses, nestled between the ocean and the verdant hinterland. Are you yearning for the places you absolutely have to see - from coastal charm to the grandeur of the mountains, from folk festivals to heritage gems? Here is the cream of Basque heritage, chosen to create the ideal stay.

The Basque Country Guide brings together the tourist sites, towns and villages, the most well-known and representative places of the Basque Country's tourist offering.

Weekend in Guéthary, a surfer's paradise

Weekend in Guéthary, a surfer's paradise
Weekend in Guéthary, a surfer's paradise

Guéthary

Guéthary is a surfing paradise in the Basque Country, where the ocean offers exceptional waves for all levels. Between legendary spots like Parlementia and enchanting coastal walks, this weekend ...

Experience the best of Navarre with Baztan Bidasoa Tourism Elkartea

Experience the best of Navarre with Baztan Bidasoa Tourism Elkartea
Experience the best of Navarre with Baztan Bid ...

Baztan

Come and discover Baztan, a gem of the Basque Country on the border of France and Spain. Between hikes in the forest, tasting local cheese or visiting legendary caves like those of Zugarramurdi... ...

Luminiscence Bayonne: Experience a unique adventure in the heart of Sainte-Marie Cathedral

Luminiscence Bayonne: Experience a unique adventure in the heart of Sainte-Marie Cathedral
Luminiscence Bayonne: Experience a unique adve ...

Bayonne

Get your ticket to attend Luminiscence, an immersive show in Bayonne that transforms the cathedral into a living work of art through light projections and narration by Anne Etchegoyen. A unique ...

The Tamborrada of San Sebastián: a festival to discover in the Southern Basque Country

The Tamborrada of San Sebastián: a festival to discover in the Southern Basque Country
The Tamborrada of San Sebastián: a festival to ...

San Sebastián

Discover the Tamborrada, a unique festival in San Sebastian in January. Immerse yourself in the history and traditions of this iconic event in the Southern Basque Country, where drums and pintxos ...

The Salt Valley of Añana, a natural jewel to discover in Alava

The Salt Valley of Añana, a natural jewel to discover in Alava
The Salt Valley of Añana, a natural jewel to d ...

Vitoria

Your gaze is captivated in an instant, drawn by the sublime view that unfolds over more than 13 hectares that represent the Añana Salt Valley. Open your eyes wide and admire this sublime spectacle!

Gipuzkoa, an incredible privileged destination in the south of the Basque Country

Gipuzkoa, an incredible privileged destination in the south of the Basque Country
Gipuzkoa, an incredible privileged destination ...

Cross the border and stay close to the coast to discover a rich and varied region of beaches, authentic villages, mountains, and vegetation as far as the eye can see—a mosaic of landscapes that ...

Organbidexka Pass, a unique destination for birdwatching in the Basque Country

Organbidexka Pass, a unique destination for birdwatching in the Basque Country
Organbidexka Pass, a unique destination for bi ...

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Enjoy an unforgettable experience at the Organbidexka Pass in Iraty. This exceptional spot for observing migratory birds offers a fascinating natural spectacle between July and November. With the ...

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, guided tour of a village on the Basque coast

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, guided tour of a village on the Basque coast
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, guided tour of a village on ...

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Saint-Jean-de-Luz is one of the must-visit villages on the Basque coast, a destination that combines cultural discoveries with the pleasure of relaxing between its rich historic center and its beaches

The Bayonne Ham Fair

The Bayonne Ham Fair
The Bayonne Ham Fair

Bayonne

We discovered the Bayonne Ham Fair, a unique event celebrating Basque specialties such as IGP ham and Ossau-Iraty cheese. Between gourmet tastings, festive entertainment, and discoveries of local ...

The Pottok House: Discovering a small horse, a treasure of the Basque Country

The Pottok House: Discovering a small horse, a treasure of the Basque Country
The Pottok House: Discovering a small horse, a ...

Bidarray

We discovered a gem of the Basque Country: the Pottok reserve in Bidarray. A unique encounter with these primitive black horses, a symbol of freedom and an endangered heritage. Michel Laforêt has ...

Discover Biarritz: The top 10 must-see tourist activities

Discover Biarritz: The top 10 must-see tourist activities
Discover Biarritz: The top 10 must-see tourist ...

Biarritz

Welcome to Biarritz, jewel of the French Basque coast. This seaside town is full of natural sites, exciting sports activities and a dynamic atmosphere. Whether you are a fan of surfing, relaxing ...

Visit the Bardenas Reales, a spectacular desert area

Visit the Bardenas Reales, a spectacular desert area
Visit the Bardenas Reales, a spectacular deser ...

The Bardenas Reales is a semi-desert area designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. This unique place with unusual landscapes is located in a 42,500 ha natural park in the Navarre region, ...

The best photo spots in the Basque Country

The best photo spots in the Basque Country
The best photo spots in the Basque Country

Ainhoa

If you want to bring back from your next vacation in the Basque Country the ideal souvenir photo album, we offer you a selection of beautiful sites to photograph. We toured the Basque Country, ...

What to do in the Basque Country in autumn?

What to do in the Basque Country in autumn?
What to do in the Basque Country in autumn?

Ainhoa

That's it, autumn is coming... On the program, a walk in the forest, picking mushrooms and the last days of relaxation on the beach, before winter. Autumn also offers calmer weather, after the ...