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You will find multiple leisure time activities for any taste in the Basque Country. There are a few fields for tennis fans, where you can rent the equipment and have an induction for the beginners. Surfers are advised to go to Bilbao. La Arena, a beach 20 kilometers from the city, has central, left and right waves. The beginners will like the Bacio beach, also close to Bilbao. Moreover, it has a lot to offer to divers. Sopelana, Arrietara Achibiribil, and Mundaka beaches attract a lot of surfers from all over the world. For a decade, the Mundaka beach hosted one of the stages of Surfing World Series – ASP World Tour. If you have a license to drive a jet ski, you can surely go to the Bay of Biscay, where you can rent it. You can also rent a canoe in San-Sebastian. You don’t even need to have good skills to handle it, as the water here is calm. And if you like a cruise, you should go for a voyage along the seashore. On Santa Clara Island, you may not only have a quick bite but also enjoy the panoramic view of the city. If you like to fly, you can ride a hot air balloon in Rioja. If you are not sure of your language skills, you can ask for a guide service. Do you prefer to explore the world from the ground? Then fourteen most beautiful Natural Parks are at your disposal. Each of them has several foot routes for different levels of sports state. For instance, on the top of Gorbea mountain, which is located on the territory of the same name reserve, you will see … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Basque Country

Shopping, streets and outlets

Do you want to bring home not only national symbols but some practical goods as well? Then you should buy red wine, made in Rioja. For those, who prefer white wine, Chacoli will suit better. The national drink of the Basque Country is cider, and the varieties of this drink are beyond imagination. Does it need to be mentioned, that good cider in the Basque Country cost less, then in any other part of the world? For … Open

Best beaches

The very attractive and unusual holiday destination is Siete Playas, where there are seven secluded coves. These places have long been chosen by nudists and divers; beauty of the underwater world is simply indescribable. Siete Playas is considered hard-to-reach, as you have to go through the complex mountainous terrain to get there. The total length of the coastline is approximately 2.5 kilometers, so it won’t … Open

Basque Country for children - what to visit

If you are going to San-Sebastian, then certainly go to the amusement park, after you’ve been to the oceanarium. The park is located on Igueldo Mountain. It does not only have a variety of entertainments from Chamber of Horrors to Swiss rollercoaster, but also an amazing view. By the way, here you will be able to touch the history – an ancient cable railway and other rides are intact since the park was … Open

Travel guide to Basque Country

Fans of event tourism will find it interesting to visit Gipuzkoa Province. Interesting national celebrations and unusual contests take place virtually every month there. The province is home to many talented musicians and dancers. Dancing classes by local residents are always very popular with tourists who visit this part of the country. The town of Tolosa is an absolutely gorgeous place that has not … Open

Traditions and mentality of Basque Country

However, the Basques know, how to have fun. On the 20th of January, you may go deaf from the drumming as they celebrate Tamborrada. This day is devoted not only to all kinds of percussion instruments but also to the patron of the city – St. Sebastian. A traditional festive dish is a smoked eel, served with wine. On St. Thomas’ Day, the Basques drink cider, eat sausages, covered in a tortilla, and bargain, … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

A visit to a sidreria, on the other hand, will cost you much less. A sidreria is a traditional Basque restaurant, where the menu is based on the courses, served with cider. Under any circumstances, do not miss the opportunity to try an omelet with codfish, a beef chop, and Idiazabal cheese, which is served as a dessert with nuts and quince jam. The Basque Country is famous for its grilled dishes. When in Getaria, … Open

Top sigths of Spain

The Royal Palace remains the main landmark of Madrid. Nowadays, the palace is used to host most important meetings and official ceremonies. An ancient Moorish castle stood on the site of the modern Royal Palace until 1755. In the middle of the 18th century the castle lost its strategic importance, and as it was built in a very beautiful place it was decided to demolish it and build a luxury palace instead. Currently, this magnificent building has more than 2,000 rooms halls that hold precious collections of old items - chandeliers, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, weapons and artworks. … Open

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