Best of Basque Country of Spain by Rick Steves - 23 reviews

Aug 20, 2018 · Straddling the modern-day borders of Spain and France is one of Europe's most ancient, independent-thinking regions: the Basque Country. Starting in Bayonne and ending in Bilbao, this tour happily immerses you in the rich art, history, and culture of Europe's Basque …

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Where are the Basques located?

Straddling two nations on the Atlantic Coast — stretching about 100 miles from Bilbao, Spain, north to Bayonne, France — lies the ancient, free-spirited land of the Basques. The Basque Country is famous for its beaches and scintillating modern architecture…and for its feisty, industrious natives. ...

What to do in Basque Country?

The highlights of a quick visit to Basque country are France's charming little St-Jean-de-Luz, and Spain's resort of San Sebastián, historic Guernica, and the Guggenheim Bilbao modern art museum. San Sebastián, with easy 60-minute bus connections to each and the best tapas scene anywhere, is the ideal springboard. ...

What is the Basque Country famous for?

The Basque Country is famous for its beaches and scintillating modern architecture…and for its feisty, industrious natives. It's also simply beautiful: Bright white chalet-style homes with deep-red and green shutters scatter across lush, rolling hills; the Pyrenees Mountains soar high above the Atlantic; and surfers and sardines share the waves. ...

What to eat in Basque Country?

Mixing influences from the mountains, sea, Spain, and France, Basque food is reason enough to visit the region. The local cuisine — dominated by seafood, tomatoes, and red peppers — offers some spicy dishes, unusual in most of Europe. On the Spanish side, hopping from bar to bar sampling pintxos (tapas) is a highlight of any trip. ...

Why does the ETA want to explore Basque Country?

The ETA, which has been blamed for about 900 deaths since 1968, focuses their anger on political targets rather than tourists. Exploring Basque country is a powerful reminder that while political borders may ignore ethnic groups, Europe's feisty ethnicity lives on. ...

Are the Basques French or Spanish?

Compared with their Spanish cousins, the French Basques seem French first and Basque second. My favorite home base here is the central, comfy, and manageable resort village of St-Jean-de-Luz. It's a stone's throw to Bayonne (with its "big-city" bustle and good Basque museum) and the snazzy beach town of Biarritz. ...