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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.

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
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

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
  • 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, ...

Sustainable and responsible tourism in the Basque Country

Sustainable and responsible tourism in the Bas ...

Discover ecotourism in the Basque Country: slow holidays, nature activities, and respect for the environment. Stay in eco-friendly accommodations, taste a local craft beer, or explore the natural ...

The Most Beautiful Villages of France in the Basque Country

The Most Beautiful Villages of France in the B ...
  • La Bastide-Clairence

Among the countless treasures hidden in the Basque Country, some villages of character offer a real step back in time. Four of them stand out in particular: they are classified among the ...

Top 5 of the most beautiful beaches in Guipuzcoa

Top 5 of the most beautiful beaches in Guipuzcoa
  • Motrico

Gipuzkoa is a province in northern Spain, which borders the border. Its coast is reputed to be one of the most beautiful in the Basque Country on the Spanish side. It forms a landscape of steep ...

The most beautiful coastal villages to visit in the Basque Country on the Spanish side

The most beautiful coastal villages to visit i ...
  • Pasajes

Discover the charming villages of the Spanish Basque coast for an unforgettable holiday. From Pasai Donibane to Mundaka, explore these coastal gems, rich in history and breathtaking scenery. ...

The Holzarte footbridge: a breathtaking discovery of the Olhadubi Gorge

The Holzarte footbridge: a breathtaking discov ...
  • Larrau

Between France and Spain lies in the back Basque Country a region called Haute Soule (" Basaburua " in Basque). Beautiful and fascinating, it is a flagship destination for establishing special ...

Bayonne Cathedral: visit of a remarkable monument

Bayonne Cathedral: visit of a remarkable monument
  • Bayonne

Located at the gates of the Basque Country, at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers, the ancient fortified city of Bayonne, labeled “City of Art and History®”, offers visitors its ...

The Flyschs: between geological peculiarity and medieval legend

The Flyschs: between geological peculiarity an ...
  • Zumaya

You absolutely must go between Zumaia and Deba, and admire the folded cliffs that rise up from the ocean floor in a very special way!

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