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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.

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“Aisia Balea - a pleasant surprise”

Aisia Orio

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london

25 Jul 2008

I could not find any reviews on this hotel and believe it is the same one now called the Aisia Balea. Both the hotel and the town were better than I had expected. The hotel is shaped like a ship and...more

“Charming and great value”

Pension Aida

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London

25 Jul 2008

This belongs to a trio of hotels called "Pensiones Con Encanto" (they have a website giving all contact details and up to date rates) in San Sebastian and if this one is anything to go by I'm sure the...more

“Only if you must...”

Pension Donostiarra

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London

25 Jul 2008

When your instinct tells you "No" but the rest of San Sebastian is booked to the hilt because of a Jazz Festival then needs must, but frankly never again when it comes to this pension. When I...more

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Bilbao to Laguardia	25 June 2008, no replies
Sidra Opening Times & Locations	27 April 2008, 2 replies
Best Way to Get to Laguardia	26 April 2008, 3 replies
Pamplona and Lekeitio	22 April 2008, 2 replies
MARCH - San Sebastian ?	04 March 2008, 4 replies
Basque Region Itinerary Help	06 February 2008, 6 replies
Easter in the Basque region of Spain and France	29 January 2008, 7 replies
Car Trip Bilbao to Barcelona	13 January 2008, 4 replies
Just curious, San Sebastian very busy	19 October 2007, no replies
How to get Vitoria	15 October 2007, 3 replies