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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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Petit Palace Arana

6 Nov 2009

It is a nice hotel for its price! Cozy room, fancy "hi-tech" gadgets in the room, specially the shower! Right in the old part of the city and very near the river. Parking is not really available...more

Hotel Maria Cristina

6 Nov 2009

We stayed twice at this hotel within a period of two weeks and only have praise for the service we received on every occasion. We stayed using my SPG points and as platinum member, we were upgraded to...more

Hostal Begona

5 of 5 stars
Oakland, CA
6 Nov 2009

We got a junior suite, which as spacious and had a roomy bathroom, too. The room was quiet and clean, and very well located, halfway between the Guggenheim and the old city. I suppose everyone has...more

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