Bilbao + Basque Country

Though the exhibits are captioned only in Spanish and Basque, this small Casco Viejo museum will still give you a strong sense of the Basque region's history....more

San Sebastián is home to three terrific swimming and sunbathing beaches, all with golden, powdery sand. La Concha, named for its curved seashell shape, is...more

In an effort to promote sustainability, Bilbao's city government is launching a program in April 2007 to make free bikes available to tourists. The program will...more

Traveling to Bilbao without stopping at the Guggenheim is like going to Paris and skipping Notre-Dame. Unfortunately, everyone else feels the same way—so...more

With its gorgeous mountainous terrain and dramatic coastline, the Basque country is prime territory for outdoor activities. For a particularly breathtaking...more

If you've got wee ones in tow, you'll want to take the Funicular from Ondarreta beach up Monte Igueldo. The panoramic view of the city will wow them (and you),...more

The unmistakable translucent cubes of the Kursaal buildings, designed by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, loom over Zurriola beach in the San Sebastián...more

Sharing a city with the Guggenheim means Bilbao's fine-arts museum doesn't always get the recognition it deserves. But its impressive collection—which...more

Sports fans looking to witness something unique to this region should check out a pelota match. Pelota is a traditional Basque handball that comes in three...more

For centuries, religious pilgrims have walked from various points across the country to reach this city, in Spain's northwestern region of Galicia. It's said...more