"THE BASQUE COUNTRY-PAYS BASQUE-PAIS VASCO" Top 5 Page for this destination Basque Country by Wafro

Basque Country Travel Guide: 1,811 reviews and 3,289 photos

EUSKADI

Euskadi (as they call it over there), is a region located for 3/4 in the north-west of Spain and 1/4 in the south-west of France, with the Pyrenees in between the two countries.
This area has got a very rich and old culture.
They even got their own language.
That's why I don't make any difference between the French and Spanish part of the region, they're both BASQUE country.
LET US HOPE, THAT ONE DAY, THEY'LL BE REUNITED AGAIN!!!
So the separatist freedom fighters of Euskadi Ta Askatasuna, can stop their battle.
There're already too many innocent people jailed and killed.

Now something completely different..THE CLIMATE

San Sebastian(Spain)

The climate is ideal, when you compare it with other parts of Europe.
Almost the whole year round, you'll have temperatures above 18c.
And during the summer months temperatures can reach 40 degrees and more.
Pffff..
But you can always cool down in the mountains where the temperatures are a few degrees lower.
And during the winter months, it's possible to find snow over there.
HAVE FUN!!!

GEOGRAPHY

Basque Country is a region devided between two states, France and Spain, consisting of 20,664 square kilometres at the western end of the Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay. It consists of seven traditional provinces Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa, Araba and Nafarroa in Spain (Pais Vasco) and Lapurdi, Nafarroa Beherea and Zuberoa in France (Pays Basque).

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly people, beautiful landscapes
Cons:Expensive

Intro Updated Jun 26, 2004
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Reviews (12)

Foret d'Iraty - France Off The Beaten Path (2)

When you walk across the area you come along the "pic des Escaliers" (1472m) or the "pic d'Hory" (2107m). If you’re... more travel advice

Cheapest Campground in the area. - Basque Country

Cheapest Campground in the area. Hotels (2)

When you’re looking for a tranquil and calm place to stay overnight, you should reconsider your stay. Because each night... more travel advice

BIARRITZ - France Things to Do (7)

Situated in the very southwest of France, Biarritz became famous in the 19th century when Empress Eugenie (the wife of... more travel advice

SAN SEBASTIAN - Spain Things to Do (7)

No visit to the city is complete without a visit to the old quarter (Parte Vieja) where most of the traditional local... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (1)
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Written May 28, 2004

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Comments (11)

lomi Jun 7, 2010 at 7:07 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting information about the Basque Country where I will be spending a month very soon, cooling down for the heat of the Canary Islands.
blint Apr 16, 2008 at 3:23 AM Report Abuse

I suppose VT doesn't cater very well for a country that is part of two countries!!! ;) Enjoyed your page mixing places in Spain and France giving a nice overview.
CanadianinSpain Sep 28, 2004 at 2:11 AM Report Abuse

Greetings from my paradise in Catalonia.
iandsmith Aug 18, 2004 at 7:47 AM Report Abuse

Interesting viewpoints. Brings back memories.
ginte Aug 17, 2004 at 12:40 AM Report Abuse

Great page on Basque Country! I've just heard about it before as about a wonderful land. But now I was able to see a piece of it on your page :-) Thanks for sharing! Best wishes and happy travels.
zizu Aug 9, 2004 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

Votre page est très agréable, faite avec beaucoup le respect. Merci
Eilian Jul 12, 2004 at 2:59 PM Report Abuse

Belle page sur un pays qu'on ne connaît pas beaucoup :-) Bravo!
orlikins Jul 1, 2004 at 9:14 AM Report Abuse

looks v beautiful
grishaV1 Jun 20, 2004 at 8:39 AM Report Abuse

i learned a lot from your page, from it and also the comments of knowledgeable people who also visited before. thanks :-))))
freya_heaven May 30, 2004 at 12:39 PM Report Abuse

Excellent page, This is a beautiful area, Great to see more campsite tips on VT! Some lovely photos here. Well Done! (~_~)