{"id":33010,"date":"2019-10-10T16:24:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T16:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=33010"},"modified":"2019-10-10T16:24:35","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T16:24:35","slug":"were-in-love-with-spanish-basque-country-and-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/were-in-love-with-spanish-basque-country-and-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re in love with Spanish Basque Country and here&#8217;s why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Basque Country prides itself on a sense of otherness. It isn\u2019t just the graffiti sprawled on nearly every wall reminding visitors that \u201cThis is not Spain. This is not France. This is Basque Country.\u201d From dueling languages (that would be Spanish and Basque, a language that&#8217;s mysteriously unrelated to any other in Europe), to side-by-side food philosophies (outstanding dive bar snacks and a slate of Michelin-anointed eateries), to art-centric cities and an Instagram-worthy countryside, Basque Country offers a land of contradictions. This is an area that isn\u2019t fully part of Spain, and also can\u2019t be explained away by its proximity to neighboring France, which is often referred to as Northern Basque Country. So where are you <em>exactly<\/em>? What\u2019s Basque for heaven? Here\u2019s a few places that\u2019ll help you start exploring the delicious paradox that is this tiny, free-thinking mini-nation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/5-destinations-in-scotland-families-will-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 5 destinations in Scotland families will love<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stuff yourself on pintxos<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_33698\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33698\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tapas-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pinxtos\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tapas.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tapas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tapas-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-33698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pintxos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Enjoy eating things off tiny plates but hate sharing? Head to your local bar for a round of pintxo, the Basque Country snack of choice. For a Euro or two per plate, you can get any number of small bites, including slivers of meat and cheese, omelets, baby eels and olives\u2014all usually served with a side of bread. (Praise be carbs!) Pro tip: Don\u2019t fill up at a single bar. Each establishment usually specializes in a certain flavor or style of pintxo, so if it\u2019s dinner you\u2019re after, treat yourself to a bar crawl, and sample as many bites as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take a <em>GoT<\/em>-worthy hike <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_33696\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33696\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gaztelugatxe-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Gaztelugatxe, Spain\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gaztelugatxe.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gaztelugatxe-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gaztelugatxe-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-33696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gaztelugatxe | Photo by Laura Studarus<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Embrace your inner Khaleesi and take a drive 16 miles out of Bilbao to Gaztelugatxe, an islet located just off the coast of Bermeo. The jagged, man-made staircase served as the location for Dragonstone in <em>GoT. <\/em>Climb the 241-step staircase 80m above sea level and announce your presence by ringing the bell outside the church three times. (You\u2019ll probably have to wait in line to do it\u2014this is a popular activity.) Just get there early\u2014while it\u2019s free to make the pilgrimage, only a limited number of people are allowed on the stairs each day to prevent erosion.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Put the \u201cfun\u201d back in funicular <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Then again, why climb when you can ride? To get a bird\u2019s-eye view of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Bilbao-Hotels.d6084357.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bilbao<\/a>, hit up the Funicular de Artxanda, a 106-year-old transit system that will deliver you to the top of Artxanda Mountain in only three minutes. Linger at the top for some truly impressive #Cityscape (on clear days you can see the crazy quilt of city architecture all the way to the Bay of Biscay), and then retire to a nearby caf\u00e9 for a glass of wine and toast the region\u2019s impressive beauty. Or drink to anything you want\u2014there\u2019s no statute of limitation on celebrations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Snap a selfie in front of the Guggenheim <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_33695\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33695\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Guggenheim-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"Guggenheim, Bilbao\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Guggenheim.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Guggenheim-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Guggenheim-768x470.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-33695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guggenheim Bilbao Museum | Photo by Laura Studarus<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is the institution that put Bilbao on the map when, in 1997, it opened in what was previously only known as a rough-edged industrial city. Blessed with architect Frank Gehry\u2019s trademark curves, it\u2019s almost impossible to take a bad photo of Bilbao\u2019s flagship museum. Adding to your ultimate surreal selfie mission is the institution\u2019s impressive collection of outdoor art. Crouch under \u201cMaman,\u201d a 30-foot tall spider by Louise Bourgeois (actually a symbol for maternal love\u2014not terror!). Add an extra layer of drama via Fujiko Nakaya\u2019s Fog Sculpture #08025, which triggers every hour on the hour, or get to know the building\u2019s guardian, an overgrown shrub by artist Jeff Koons named \u201cPuppy.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go dog spotting <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Did you leave your furry bestie at home? Get your dog fix in Basque Country. Koons\u2019 statue isn\u2019t the only canine in the area. With its rolling hills and plentiful parks, Bilbao is one of the best dog cities in the world, so much in fact, that most restaurants and bars keep water bowls handy. Hang out in the riverside walk surrounding Guggenheim, or just park yourself outside a pintxo bar (with a drink, natch) to enjoy the four-legged parade.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take the plunge at Azkuna Zentroa <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Located in the center of Bilbao, Azkuna Zentroa is a multi-use entertainment complex. The redesigned wine warehouse features a restaurant, bar, shops and a fitness complex. But the real centerpiece is the glass-bottomed pool, where swimmers can look down into the atrium\u2014and those on the ground floor can enjoy the heavily-silhouetted, \u201cbrains in a jar\u201d visual effect.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Hang 10 (or just chill) at the beach in San Sebastian<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_33694\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33694\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/San-Sebastian-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"San Sebastian, Spain\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/San-Sebastian.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/San-Sebastian-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/San-Sebastian-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-33694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Sebastian | Photo by Laura Studarus<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The city of San Sebastian is blessed with one of the best shorelines in the world, and even has special sections dedicated to loungers, surfers and splashes. Grab your spot on the beach for a day of sun (just watch out\u2014thanks to dramatically shifting tides, a brief nap could mean watching your belongings float away), or watch from the boardwalk above as local artists draw dramatic designs in the sand. Travel aches and pains got you down? Take a \u201ctalaso\u201d at the seaside spa, an ancient sea water treatment that believers claim will cure any ailment life can throw at you.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Build your own feast at Mercado de la Bretxa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the mood to get your Bourdain on and cook your own feast? The late foodie\/adventurer loved Basque Country. Given the region&#8217;s dedication to fresh, seasonal ingredients, it\u2019s easy to understand why. Head to the Mercado de la Bretxa to meet your meat, chat with fish mongers, and learn more about the magic that goes into your favorite meals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sleep central<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_33697\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33697\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hotel-Silken-1024x601.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hotel-Silken.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hotel-Silken-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hotel-Silken-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-33697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Located a short stroll away from the Guggenheim, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Bilbao-Hotels-Hotel-Silken-Indautxu-Bilbao.h6663.Hotel-Information?chkin=11%2F9%2F2019&amp;chkout=11%2F11%2F2019&amp;rm1=a2&amp;hwrqCacheKey=4c5fe0a5-641b-4b54-872e-9df8217bb261HWRQ1564338558003&amp;cancellable=false&amp;regionId=585&amp;vip=false&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel Silken Indautx<\/a> is a perfect refuge for your mid-day break (you\u2019ll need it!). If you can\u2019t disconnect, there\u2019s a business center. If you\u2019re dying to reconnect, there\u2019s on-site babysitting. And a burger joint\u2026just in case you need something other than pintxos. (Unlikely, but best to be prepared.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An enchanting destination awaits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":33696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[1868,1869,1870],"class_list":["post-33010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city","tag-basque-country","tag-bilbao","tag-san-sebastian"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>We&#039;re in love with Spanish Basque Country and here&#039;s why - Inspire | Travelocity.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Great food, beaches, museums and more await in this fascinating Spanish micro-nation.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/were-in-love-with-spanish-basque-country-and-heres-why\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"We&#039;re in love with Spanish Basque Country and here&#039;s why - 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