BASQUE COUNTRY

The Basque Country occupies part of the beautiful northern coast of Spain where it straddles the Franco-Spanish border. It is a unique area - the Basques are the oldest traceable ethnic group in Europe and their language, Euskera, predates any of the commonly spoken Romance languages. Its origins, like that of the Basque race itself, are lost in obscurity.

This oft overlooked area of the Iberian peninsular has made ground, certainly amongst the more discerning travellers in recent years, with its spectacular gastronomy and wonderfully varied architecture. The Basque country has the highest concentration of Michelin Star restaurants in Spain and the tapas, some would say, are the best in the country! Bilbao’s stunning Guggenheim Museum has, of course, become the region’s most talked about building both here and abroad whilst no visitor is left indifferent to the elegant and sophisticated city of San Sebastian and its magnificent beaches.