Nature
Hiking, surfing, viewpoints
NatureXoldokogaina: the little summit above Biriatou that looks over two countries
At 486 m above Biriatou, the Xoldokogaina looks out over Txingudi Bay, La Rhune, Aiako Harria and the sea. The route from the village, what you see from the top and practical tips for the climb.
WellnessNature escapes in the Basque Country: 16 places to unwind and switch off
Iraty, Holzarté, Txingudi, Urdaibai, Urkiola, Gorbeia, Valderejo, Bertiz, the Urederra, Bardenas Reales… 16 places to recharge in nature in the Basque Country.
NatureBasque Country wildlife and plants: Pottok ponies, sheep, vultures and great beech forests
Basque Country wildlife: Pottok ponies, Manech sheep, betizu cattle, griffon vultures, the Pyrenean desman, migrating birds and the great beech forests.
NatureWhale and dolphin watching in the Basque Country — where to go (2026 guide)
Dolphins, pilot whales, fin whales and sperm whales in the Bay of Biscay: boat trips from Hendaye, Bermeo and Santurtzi, season, species, prep and etiquette.
NatureGeology of the Basque Country: flysch, caves, gorges and desert
Basque Country landscapes explained: Zumaia’s flysch cliffs, the caves of Sare, Isturitz, Ekain and La Verna, the Kakuetta and Holzarté gorges, Bardenas Reales.
NatureBest beaches in the Basque Country: Labourd, Gipuzkoa and Biscay
La Concha, Zarautz, Laga, Bakio, Hendaye, Anglet, Biarritz, Bidart, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Zumaia… Basque Country beach guide: vibe, swimming or surf, Blue Flags.
TravelThe 25 most beautiful villages in the Basque Country — on both sides of the border
Our pick of the 25 most beautiful Basque villages, in France (Iparralde) and Spain (Hegoalde): what makes each special, where to stay and when to go.
NatureLa Rhune hike — the complete guide to Labourd’s iconic summit
Start, route, timings, kit and the train alternative — everything you need to climb the legendary summit of the French Basque Country (905 m).
NatureBest hikes in the Basque Country: from La Rhune to the Pic d’Orhy
Easy, tough and legendary Basque Country hikes: La Rhune, Artzamendi, Holzarté, Pic d’Orhy, Jaizkibel, Gorbea, Anboto, Aizkorri, Txindoki. Heights, times, tips.