Basque Travel Guide
Basque Cider
Basque Cider Tradition The Basque Country is a land of deep-rooted traditions and sidra or ‘sagardo’ in Basque is not to be missed. Hard apple cider, or sidra dates back to medieval times, back in the 12th century it was more popular than wine in Europe. […]
Vintage Bilbao
Vintage Bilbao Bars Social life in Spain often takes place in the many bars in the city, from meeting points with friends to family gatherings, the bar is the preferred place to share conversations, a bite to eat and get a close up look at local […]
San Fermines
San Fermines or the Running of the Bulls is a world famous celebration held in Pamplona, Iruña every summer. Made famous by author Ernest Hemingway, who wrote about it in ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’, the festival brings together rich cultural tradition, music, sport and revelry […]
Mutriku
Mutriku, Day of the Mackrel Every first Saturday in April, the fishing village of Mutriku celebrates the Day of the Mackrel or ‘Berdel Eguna’. Supported by the local fishing association, to bring visibility to the local mackerel season that begins in the spring, these once simple […]
Urdaibai
Located only 40 minutes drive from Bilbao is Urdaibai Sanctuary, declared a UNESCO natural biosphere reserve in 1984. This beautiful estuary is a tranquil enclave where the sea, sand, and nature meet. Urdaibai is made up of over 23,000 hectares of natural park, making up almost […]
Antzar Eguna (Day of the Goose)
The Day of the Goose In the beautiful coastal town of Leketio, a peculiar competition is celebrated every first week in September during the festival of San Antolin. The Day of the Geese, or Antzar Eguna, is a 300 year-old competition between the young men of […]
Vendimia
Vendimia, The Harvest Festival Rioja wine is famous around the world as an excellent drinking wine, accompanied by good food a classic Rioja accompanies any celebration. The biggest and fastest growing festival in honor of La Rioja wine takes place during the second half of September […]
Urkiola Hike
Thousands of pilgrims have passed this route for centuries, now known as GR 229, climbing up the Mendiola valley, this six kilometer path traces a pedestrian route up to the sanctuary of Urkiola. From the top enjoy views of the Durangaldea and the plains of Alava. […]
