Bilbao
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The best-known city in the Basque Country, famous for its modern architecture and vibrant culture. The Guggenheim Museum is one of its icons.
What to see in País Vasco
These are the 18 places you cannot miss if you travel to País Vasco. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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San Sebastián
Gipuzkoa
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One of the most beautiful coastal cities in Spain, known for La Concha beach and its gourmet cuisine.
Gaztelugatxe
Bizkaia
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An islet with a hermitage above the sea, famous for its stunning location and as a filming location for "Game of Thrones".
Urkiola Natural Park
Bizkaia
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An impressive natural area in the heart of the Basque mountains, ideal for hiking and enjoying nature.
Butrón Castle
Bizkaia
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A fairy-tale castle in Gatika surrounded by an enchanting forest. Its Neo-Gothic architecture makes it one of the most photogenic places in the Basque Country.
Urdaibai Bird Center
Bizkaia
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In the heart of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, this centre offers a unique experience for nature and birdwatching lovers. From its observation tower visitors can watch a wide variety of birds in their natural habitat while learning about migration and conservation.
Zumaia Flysch
Gipuzkoa
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Cliffs of layered rock holding millions of years of geological history, a filming location for series and films.
Vitoria-Gasteiz
Álava
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The Basque capital, with an almond-shaped medieval old town, Santa María Cathedral and one of Europe's most celebrated green belts.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Bizkaia
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Frank Gehry's titanium-clad masterpiece by the estuary, with contemporary art and the famous Puppy dog.
Hondarribia
Gipuzkoa
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A walled town by the French border with a lovely old town and a fishermen's quarter of colourful houses.
Laguardia
Álava
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A walled medieval town in Rioja Alavesa, surrounded by vineyards, with wine cellars beneath its streets.
Salt Valley of Añana
Álava
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Salt pans with over 6,000 years of history, with thousands of wooden terraces stepped down the hillside.
Gorbeia Natural Park
Álava
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Protected area shared with Bizkaia whose 1,482-metre summit is crowned by a large iron cross, with beech woods and pastures all around.
Marqués de Riscal Winery
Álava
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Historic Elciego winery founded in 1858, whose Frank Gehry-designed hotel ripples with pink, gold and silver titanium among the vineyards.
Vizcaya Bridge
Bizkaia
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The world's first transporter bridge, opened in 1893 between Getxo and Portugalete; it still carries passengers across the estuary and is a World Heritage Site.
Lekeitio
Bizkaia
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Fishing town with Isuntza beach, San Nicolás island, reachable on foot at low tide, and the Gothic basilica of the Assumption.
Getaria
Gipuzkoa
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Seafaring town and birthplace of Juan Sebastián Elcano, known for the Mouse of Getaria headland, txakoli wine and the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum.
Sanctuary of Loyola
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Baroque complex in Azpeitia built around the birthplace of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, with a basilica topped by a great 65-metre dome.
About País Vasco
The Basque Country combines cities with real character, such as Bilbao with the Guggenheim Museum, San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz, with a spectacular coastline: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Zumaia Flysch and the Urdaibai reserve. In Álava, Laguardia and the Añana Salt Valley show its quieter side.
Frequently asked questions about País Vasco
What to see in the Basque Country in three days?
One day for Bilbao and the Guggenheim, another for San Sebastián and Hondarribia, and the third for the coast: Gaztelugatxe or the Zumaia Flysch.
When is the best time to visit the Basque Country?
June to September has the best weather for the coast; spring and autumn are quieter, though an umbrella is a good idea. To climb up to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in high season you need to book a free ticket.
Which villages to visit in the Basque Country?
Hondarribia, Getaria, Laguardia, Mundaka, Lekeitio and Elantxobe.