Basque Country (greater region) - Wikipedia
The Basque Country (Basque: Euskal Herria; Spanish: País Vasco; French: Pays basque) is the name given to the home of the Basque people. [1] The Basque Country is located in the western Pyrenees, straddling the border between France and Spain on the coast of the Bay of Biscay.
What is the Basque Country? - The Land Of The Basques
Mar 22, 2021 · The Basque Country is one of Europe’s oldest and strongest cultures. It encompasses the region located in northern Spain, on the Bay of Biscay at the western end of the Pyrenees mountain range, straddling the frontier between southern France and Spain.
Basque Country | Culture, Cuisine, Map, & History | Britannica
Nov 13, 2024 · Basque Country, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) and historic region of northern Spain encompassing the provincias (provinces) of Álava, Guipúzcoa, and Vizcaya (Biscay). The Basque Country is bounded by the Bay of Biscay to the north and the autonomous communities of Navarra to the east,
The 20 Prettiest Towns and Villages in the Pyrenees - Culture Trip
Dec 5, 2024 · While not technically in the mountains, Biarritz lies in the Pyrenees-Atlantic region and is a gateway to the Basque Country. This iconic French beach town is loved by surfers for its huge waves and boasts long sandy beaches lined with buzzing promenades.
Tourism and Holidays in the Basque Country - Guide du Pays Basque
Discover the activities that make the culture of the Basque Country : the different games of Basque pelote (Cesta Punta, Main nue, Chistera) and the games of “force Basque” (Corrida, golf and of course rugby) !
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Spain’s Basque Country
Jan 31, 2024 · During the last few centuries, the Pais Vasco (Basque Country in Spanish) has probably become the most open and modern region of Spain. Cities like Bilbao, San Sebastián, Vitoria, and Pamplona are closer to the European continent than any other in Spain, both geographically and culturally.
Basque Country Cities & Towns (2024 Guide) - Discover Donosti
Feb 17, 2023 · The Basque Country, located west of the Pyrenees, covers some 21,000 square kilometres. Within that space, the region is blessed with incredible natural features, fascinating history, a unique culture and some amazing food.
Basque Country Spain - What To See & Do - Spain Guides
The Basque Country, also known as Euskadi in the local Basque language, is an enchanting region in northern Spain with a unique cultural identity, stunning landscapes, and a rich history. Situated between the rolling green hills of the Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay, this diverse region offers much for travellers to experience and enjoy.
Visit Basque Country and Béarn Pyrenees : Culture & Heritage
From exotic English villas and art deco buildings to the distinctive Basque architecture (with its famous Basque and Béarnaise houses), each village and town offers a journey through time. The mountain villages, perched on the hillside, are enchanting in their authenticity and picturesqueness .
10 must-see places in the Basque Country - Respyrénees
Discover 10 of the Basque Country's natural gems: the Rhune, the Pic d'Orhy, the Iraty forest, the Irouléguy vineyards, the coastal path, the Holzarte canyon, the Iparla ridge, the Aldudes valley, the Deux Jumeaux beach and the Peñas d'Itsusi.