Mark Stevenson 
The Anoeta Stadium or Reale Arena is the home to La Liga side Real Sociedad and occasionally the Real Soceidad Women’s team. The stadium sits in the Amara district of San Sebastian, which is to the south of the city but easily accessible from the city centre by metro, biking or even walking. Things to … Read more
The San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao is one of the most iconic buildings in the city. With a maximum capacity of 53,000 spectators, it’s the 7th largest stadium in Spain and one of the top sporting venues in the whole of Europe. Opening in 2013, its home to Athletic Bilbao and also where the Basque … Read more
The Basque Country, located west of the Pyrenees, covers some 21,000 square kilometres. Within that space, the region is blessed with incredible natural features, fascinating history, a unique culture and some amazing food. But when planning a trip to the Basque Country, it can be difficult to decide where to go. Whilst most people have … Read more
The River Nervión has played an instrumental role in the history of Bizkaia and the Basque Country. Starting from the river source in Álava, the Nervión has been a driving force behind the emergence of towns and villages on its banks and surrounding areas. At the estuary of the river, known as La Ría, the … Read more
The Basque Country is a region recognised for its unique culture. A lot of that stems from Basque traditions that are intrinsically linked to modern day life in Euskadi. A lot of the Basque traditions come from rural areas and the farmhouses. They historically formed the social structures of Baque society. Today, these traditions are … Read more
The Basque Country is a region with a unique and distinct heritage built up over the centuries, and that’s evident in the popular Basque symbols. The region has the last remaining pre-Indo-European language (Euskara) that dates back to prehistoric Europe. It’s also a place of unique traditions and culture. They are still evident today in … Read more
Whenever I have friends around who’ve never been to the Basque Country before, they always ask what the Basque flag is. If you’ve been on a trip to the Basque Country, it’s likely that you’ll have seen the red, green and white flag dotted around in various places and wondered what it is too. Whilst … Read more
Does the perfect 2 or 3 day San Sebastian itinerary exist? Well, after a few years of showing family and friends around, I think I’ve given it a pretty good shot! There are endless things to do in San Sebastian and the nearby area, yet a thought out itinerary will help you make the most … Read more
There are so many great independent, local places to grab a coffee in San Sebastian. And the best thing is, that in most pastelerías, cafes and bars, it’ll only set you back between €1.50 and €2 for a cup of the good stuff. The coffee favoured by the Spanish is probably described best as a … Read more
In a city famous for its culinary offering, it’s only natural that there are a number of places that serve up amazing burgers in San Sebastian. But, we like to do things a little differently here. Firstly, a number of pintxo bars offer mini-burgers on their menus, which are well worth a try. But also, … Read more
