Autonomous Community of the Basque Country

The gastronomic capital San Sebastián and Bilbao, home of the Guggenheim, in a region with a distinctive Basque culture.

The Basque Country lies in northern Spain, facing the Bay of Biscay and bordering France, with its own Basque language and culture. San Sebastián is known for La Concha beach and its pintxos, and has a dense concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants; Bilbao transformed itself through the Guggenheim Museum; the old town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the regional capital, is pleasant; and the island hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe on the coast has striking scenery. The climate is damp and mild, and summer and early autumn are the best times to visit. Bilbao Airport is the main gateway, and there are also ferries from the Port of Bilbao.

Destinations

• Bilbao
• San Sebastián
• Vitoria-Gasteiz
• Logroño & La Rioja

Itineraries

• Basque & La Rioja Wine Country Loop – Starting and ending in Bilbao, this loop connects Vitoria-Gasteiz, Logroño, Haro wineries, and San Sebastián.
• Green Spain Coast-to-Coast Road Trip – Drive west from San Sebastián along the Bay of Biscay to Santiago de Compostela, connecting the coasts and mountains of…
• Car-Free Bilbao & San Sebastián Tour – Connect the two major Basque cities by public transport to see the Guggenheim, an island hermitage, La Concha Bay, and…
• French & Spanish Basque Coast Car-Free – Cross the border from Biarritz to San Sebastián and Bilbao, connecting the Basque coast by train and bus.
• Across the Pyrenees to San Sebastián – Crossing the Pyrenean passes from Toulouse, through Lourdes to the Basque coast.
• Camino Francés: Roncesvalles to Logroño 9-Day Trek – Walk from Roncesvalles to Logroño, covering about 140 km of the Camino de Santiago across Navarre in six stages.
• Trans-Pyrenees Road Trip: Barcelona to San Sebastián – Drive from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay, connecting Andorra, the Boí Valley, Ordesa, Irati, and the Basque Co…