Travel
Itineraries and things to do
The 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.
TravelBasque Country 7-day itinerary — what to do in a week (2026)
A day-by-day itinerary for a week in the Basque Country: both sides of the border, beaches, mountains, villages and museums. Transport and tips.
The Basque Country with kids: 12 family days out for young and old
Biarritz and San Sebastián aquariums, Cité de l’Océan, La Rhune train, Sare and Isturitz caves, Ekainberri, Eureka, Sendaviva: Basque Country family days out.
Best 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.
The best museums in the Basque Country: from the Guggenheim to the Basque Museum in Bayonne
Bilbao’s Guggenheim and Fine Arts Museum, San Telmo, Chillida Leku, Balenciaga, Artium, Museum of Navarre, Bayonne’s Basque Museum, Bonnat-Helleu, Villa Arnaga.
Things to do in the Basque Country when it rains: 15 ideas to enjoy it whatever the weather
Museums, aquariums, caves, covered markets, cider houses, Bayonne hot chocolate, thalasso, pintxos: a great day in the Basque Country, even in the rain.