BASQUE COUNTRY
Basque Country overlaps both Spain and France and is located on the Bay of Biscay where the two countries meet on the western side of the Pyrenees; technically it may be more of a free-spirited land than a country. This Autonomous community is considered to be the oldest race in Europe, pre-dating the Romans, they have their own language; which is not only the oldest but one of the most difficult to learn, their own flag, and architectural style, but what they are most known for is their cuisine. San Sebastian is considered one of the world’s culinary capitals – hosting five Michelin star restaurants. The Basques don’t do tapas, they do pintxos, the Basque equivalent. Roaming from bar to bar with friends, staying only as long as it takes to enjoy an appetizer and glass of wine, is their way of life.
BILBAO
Bilbao, the core of Basque country, an industrial port city in northern Spain that has gone through an extensive cultural transition and renewal the last twenty years. The streets are an interesting mix of traditional architecture and contemporary facades; its green spaces, rivers, and bridges give the city, populated by nearly 350,000, a quaint and intimate feel. There is a constant bustle of locals and tourists in the streets - energy and excitement that you want to be a part of. MORE
SAN SEBASTIAN
San Sebastian (Donostia in Euskera) is known for many reasons from its rich Basque history to its gorgeous urban beaches, but what is rarely the topic of conversation is the continued evolution, and rejuvenation, of the arts and culture in and around town. San Sebastian began centuries ago when the 11th-century royals visited from Madrid for holiday; since then it has become more than a getaway for the rich, it is a gastro paradise that overshadows the equally-wonderful art scene. MORE