Results for Basque Country, Spain
Are you traveling to Spain and staying in San Sebastian or Bilbao? Do you want to make the most of your time and use public transportation to explore the surrounding areas? Then this is the guide for you! I’m going to share my experience of visiting the Basque Country in Winter/Spring 2023 - including the must-see’s, the do’s and don’ts, and the high’s and low’s! If you’re the type of traveler who saves costs on accommodation and transportation, but splurges on wine, cocktails, and small bites, then follow along because we have all that and more in common! I’ll cover 10 destinations including what to expect, how to get there, and my honest recommendations!
Solo Female • Digital Nomads • Backpackers • Female Solo • Car-free • Foodie • Adventure • Budget • Slow Travel • Beach • Mountain • Relaxation • Wine • Coffee • Nature
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A two and a half week visit starting in Madrid and followed by a road-trip across northern Spain crossing the Aragon, Navara, Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia regions. This was an adult-only trip that focused on enjoying the best experiences and finest ingredients across the various regions. Hotels on this itinerary are high to very high end. There are some Bonvoy hotels included because loyalty programs work!
Seeing the changes between regions was fascinating. The physical landscapes ranged from semi arid with huge sunflower fields dotting the highway, to mountain ranges that were mixed in the distance with clouds, to rolling green hills and banging coast line with surfers, families and friends enjoying the beautiful beaches all along the way.
Galicia was the sleeper hit for us. The whole north coast of Spain is quieter than Malaga, Valencia etc. and Galicia is heavy on domestic tourism. Galicia is also a great add on for those visiting Portugal.
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Having lived in Spain for three enriching months, I'm excited to share my insider knowledge and passion for Pamplona and the Basque Country with you! Over a couple thrilling days, let me unveil the finest dining spots, hidden gems for sightseeing, vibrant nightlife scenes, and remarkable shopping destinations. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Spain's cultural heart!
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Having lived in Spain for three enriching months, I'm excited to share my insider knowledge and passion for Pamplona and the Basque Country with you! Over a couple thrilling days, let me unveil the finest dining spots, hidden gems for sightseeing, vibrant nightlife scenes, and remarkable shopping destinations. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Spain's cultural heart!
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Explore the heart of Spain’s renowned Rioja region with our travel guide. We’ll provide recommendations for top villages to visit, must-see attractions, exceptional bodegas, and boutique hotels. Discover the hidden gems and best-kept secrets that make Rioja a paradise for wine lovers and travelers alike.
Couples • Boutique • Foodie • Design • Wine • Romantic • Slow Travel • People & Culture
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Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Spain! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Spain for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations
All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!
Couples • Family • Architecture • Art • Budget • History • Foodie • Design • Coffee • People & Culture
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I've always loved hotels. This is why I ended up studying hospitality at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Marbella, Spain and working for Starwood, Kempinski and Mandarin Oriental.
I've been a Spain specialist since 2019, which means that I've had the opportunity to stay in and inspect some wonderful properties over the years.
Here, I'm sharing a collection of my favorite hotels.
Couples • Groups • 50+ • Luxury • Boutique • Architecture • People & Culture • Slow Travel
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Only the best spots to shop, wine, dine and get hyped up in the Spanish capital - a modern city that honors its historical heritage.
Passionate people from Madrid are all about getting together, enjoying life and art in all its forms. Regardless of the season, Madrid abounds in art venues, cultural manifestations and night life. However, a little bit of shopping won’t hurt either. 😉
Highlights:
🐻 El Oso y el Madroño (the Bear and the Strawberry Tree) - the symbol of the city, is a sculpture from the 2nd half of the 20th century, that represents the coat of arms of Madrid and is found on the east side of the Puerta del Sol, between Calle de Alcalá and Carrera de San Jerónimo, in the historical centre of the capital.
🐂 Corrida de toros - Spanish-style bullfighting, involves a physical contest with humans (and other animals) attempting to publicly subdue, immobilize, or kill a bull. The most common bull used is the Spanish Fighting Bull (Toro Bravo), a type of cattle native to the Iberian Peninsula. This style of bullfighting is seen to be both a sport and performance art. In a traditional corrida, three toreros (or matadores) each "fight" against two out of a total of six "fighting" bulls to death.
💃🏻Flamenco - is an art form (incorporating poetry, singing, guitar playing, dance, polyrhythmic hand-clapping and finger snapping) strongly influenced by the Gitanos, but which has its deeper roots in Moorish musical traditions. Flamenco culture originated in Andalusia, but has since become one of the icons of Spanish music and even Spanish culture in general.
🍖Jamón - is a kind of dry-cured ham that’s at the heart of Spanish culture and cuisine. There exist two great traditions of artisanal cured hams in Spain, both of which are a source of enjoyment and great pride among Spaniards:
1. Jamón Serrano - a cured country ham made from conventional pork.
2. Jamón Ibérico - produced from non-acorn fed pigs (Cerdo Ibérico) or acorn-fed variety which results in Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (considered the world's finest ham).
🥨 Churros - is a type of fried dough, made with choux pastry dough piped into hot oil with a piping bag and large closed star tip or similar shape. They can either be thin (and sometimes knotted) or long and thick, where they are known as porras or jeringos in some regions. Normally eaten for breakfast dipped in champurrado, hot chocolate, dulce de leche or café con leche.
🏟️ Football fans should be very excited about Madrid, as it hosts one of the best teams ever - Real Madrid. Visit Real Madrid’s home by taking a tour on their stadium, Santiago Bernabéu.
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