BASQUE COUNTRY

DISCOVER THE BASQUE COUNTRY

Discover our favorite places in the Basque Country and in Spain, our firm favorite strolls, hikes and activities.

Have a relaxing moment thanks to our great addresses and discover the basque culture…

OUR FAVORITE PLACES

In Iparalde
The villages inland : Sare, Ainhoa, Espelette, Saint-Jean-Pied-De-Port, Irouleguy.
The towns of the Basque Coast : Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, Bayonne.

In Hegoalde
Hondarrabia and its tapas bar, Jaizkibel, Pasaia, Donostia, the desert of Bardenas.

FOR RELAXATION

Beaches, Thalassotherapy, stroll by the seaside to Socoa Fort or in the old Cibourre.
Saint-Jean-De-Luz and its shops.

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FOR SPORTS LOVERS

Water activities

Sailing school ; water skiing ; Jet ski ; Pirogue and Canoe ; Scuba diving : Surfing and Paddle Board in Socoa, Hendaye, Saint-Jean-De-Luz and Bidart ; Rafting in Bidarray.

Between land and sea
Basque Pelota ; Zip-lining : Fishing and trip at sea in Cibourre & Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Golf of la Nivelle and Chantaco and over 10 other trails within a distance of 20 kms.

Hiking
The hiking trails on the littoral or to the top of the Rhune…

CULTURE AND TRADITION

The richness of the Basque Country are numerous :

The traditional markets for regional products.
The museums : Basque in Bayonne, of the Sea in Biarrtiz, of the Basque Pelota in Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle, of the Basque Cake in Sare, of the Pepper in Espelette, Guggenheim in Bilbao; and the weave of the textile in Ascain.
The aquariums in Biarritz and Donostia.
The Shipyard in Albaola (Pasaia).
The Ortillopitz house, the racks train of the Rhune and the prehistoric caves of Sare, Zugaramurdi and Isturitz & Oxocelhaya.
The unmissable celebrations of the Basque Country: of Saint-Jean, Bayonne, Pampelune, Espelette, Sare, Bixintxo and the carnival of Uztaritz…
The gastronomy of the country honoured in various restaurants.