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Visiting Basque, Spain


Situated at the foot of the western Pyrenees near the French border, Spain's Basque country comprises three provinces: Guipúzcoa and the popular beachfront capital of San Sebastian; Viscaya, where capital Bilbao houses the jaw-dropping Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum; and Alava, whose capital Vitoria teems with medieval architecture. Running with the bulls at Pamplona and drinking rioja from local wineries add to the region's exotic romanticism. Travel in early summer and autumn to avoid the... more » Situated at the foot of the western Pyrenees near the French border, Spain's Basque country comprises three provinces: Guipúzcoa and the popular beachfront capital of San Sebastian; Viscaya, where capital Bilbao houses the jaw-dropping Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum; and Alava, whose capital Vitoria teems with medieval architecture. Running with the bulls at Pamplona and drinking rioja from local wineries add to the region's exotic romanticism. Travel in early summer and autumn to avoid the crowds. « less
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Pension Bellas Artes

5 of 5 stars
Mancester
13 Jul 2009

I could not have wished for a better place to stay in San Sebastian. Great little room, close to town, close to the beach. The owners speak great English and know all the best places to eat which is...more

El Portalon

3 of 5 stars
northampton
13 Jul 2009

You will have read about this restaurant in all the guide books for Vitoria. I used to love this place and look forward to several visits each year. Since it was taken over by the new management the...more

Etxanobe

12 Jul 2009

Simply the best restaurant in Bilbao (2nd. best, in my view is Zortziko). Not overly expensive and half portions are available on all main dishes. A nice surprise is that the mark-up on wines is...more

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Where to stay? 25 June 2009, 6 replies
Bilbao accommodation 22 June 2009, 2 replies
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Basque language 10 June 2009, 2 replies
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Learning Spanish in Bilbao or San Sebastian - help! 28 May 2009, 4 replies
bilbao-san sebastian 5-day itinerary advice for family trip 26 May 2009, 4 replies
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