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 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
Football, cycling and surfing are all popular sports in the Basque Country. But for hundreds of years the Basque people have also engaged in their own traditional sports. There are many different traditional Basque sports, but they all typically originate from the rural areas and farms, where the workers added a competitive spin to mundane … Read more
The Basque Country is a place with many long-standing traditions. Traditional festivals such as La Tamborada in San Sebastian have been celebrated for hundreds of years. But alongside the festivals and events, the Basque culture and traditions are deeply rooted in their sport. Cesta Punta or Basque Pelota is one of the most popular Basque … Read more
If you’re thinking about visiting San Sebastian, there’s some things you should know about the Basque city before doing so. We’ve taken some of the most frequently asked questions and answered them all in one place so you can head to Donostia with peace of mind. 1. What region of Spain is San Sebastian? Donostia-San … Read more
