Tours and guides to the Basque Country and Northern Spain

Basque Food

The Basque Coast

The Basque Coast offers a wide variety of sights and activities from the Belle Epoque charm of San Sebastian to the cutting edge wonder of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum.

We take our time along the coast stopping off at French fishing villages and Spanish seaside resorts. The beauty of this area lies in the landscape and the lifestyle. A chance to enjoy life looking around the village square while seated in an outdoor cafe or dance with the locals during the fiestas rather than the typical on the bus off the bus whirlwind tour.

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The four day trip along the Basque coast begins in Bilbao, home of Frank Gehry's incomparable Guggenheim Museum. Clad in Titanium the building is a masterpiece of design and a wonder of construction. We visit the museum with an English speaking guide and in the evening wander along the river past art nouveau buildings to the medieval quarter for dinner.
	We stop at the Fine Arts Museum with its interesting collection of XVII century Spanish and Flemish Art before leaving Bilbao the following morning to travel along the coast were we are invited to taste the crisp slightly sparkling white wine called Txacoli at a family run wine cellar in the seaside village of Getaria.
Lunch of freshly caught fish grilled over an open fire is served dockside.
After settling into your hotel in San Sebastian we will venture into the bustling old part of town and join in the search for the best "pintxos" elaborate bite sized snacks exhibited temptingly most of the bars. One of the most entertaining dining experiences you have ever had.

The third day is reserved for exploring San Sebastian.

	We will tour the city, visiting the unusual fish market where fish are displayed like works of art, San Telmo museum which houses a unique series of wall hangings by Jose Maria Sert, and the lovely port area.
San Sebastian port
	The afternoon is free for lunch, shopping or a swim in the bay. There is also a salt water spa where massages and other treatments can be scheduled. A visit to the private sculpture park of well known Basque artist Eduardo Chillida can also be arranged.
		Comb of the Winds

We spend the fourth day on the French side of the border - a completely different cultural and architectural world but with many of the same traditions and concerns.

San Juan de Luz is a lively fishing village with brightly coloured houses and a lovely main square where the municipal band often strikes up a tune in summer.

Nearby Ainhoa is a tiny town known for its crafts and art galleries. At dusk we will enter the walled medieval village of Fuenterrabia through its 15th century gate for a special farewell dinner.