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Photogallery of Basque Country, Spain
Top sigths of Spain
The Royal Palace remains the main landmark of Madrid. Nowadays, the palace is used to host most important meetings and official ceremonies. An ancient Moorish castle stood on the site of the modern Royal Palace until 1755. In the middle of the 18th century the castle lost its strategic importance, and as it was built in a very beautiful place it was decided to demolish it and build a luxury palace instead. Currently, this magnificent building has more than 2,000 rooms halls that hold precious collections of old items - chandeliers, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, weapons and artworks.
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Chapters of the guide to Basque Country
Shopping, streets and outlets
Do you want to bring home not only national symbols but some practical goods as well? Then you should buy red wine, made in Rioja. For those, who prefer white wine, Chacoli will suit better. The national drink of the Basque Country is cider, and the varieties of this drink are beyond imagination. Does it need to be mentioned, that good cider in the Basque Country cost less, then in any other part of the world? For … Open 
Best beaches
The very attractive and unusual holiday destination is Siete Playas, where there are seven secluded coves. These places have long been chosen by nudists and divers; beauty of the underwater world is simply indescribable. Siete Playas is considered hard-to-reach, as you have to go through the complex mountainous terrain to get there. The total length of the coastline is approximately 2.5 kilometers, so it won’t … Open
Basque Country for children - what to visit
If you are going to San-Sebastian, then certainly go to the amusement park, after you’ve been to the oceanarium. The park is located on Igueldo Mountain. It does not only have a variety of entertainments from Chamber of Horrors to Swiss rollercoaster, but also an amazing view. By the way, here you will be able to touch the history – an ancient cable railway and other rides are intact since the park was … Open
Travel guide to Basque Country
Fans of event tourism will find it interesting to visit Gipuzkoa Province. Interesting national celebrations and unusual contests take place virtually every month there. The province is home to many talented musicians and dancers. Dancing classes by local residents are always very popular with tourists who visit this part of the country. The town of Tolosa is an absolutely gorgeous place that has not … Open
Traditions and mentality of Basque Country
However, the Basques know, how to have fun. On the 20th of January, you may go deaf from the drumming as they celebrate Tamborrada. This day is devoted not only to all kinds of percussion instruments but also to the patron of the city – St. Sebastian. A traditional festive dish is a smoked eel, served with wine. On St. Thomas’ Day, the Basques drink cider, eat sausages, covered in a tortilla, and bargain, … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
A visit to a sidreria, on the other hand, will cost you much less. A sidreria is a traditional Basque restaurant, where the menu is based on the courses, served with cider. Under any circumstances, do not miss the opportunity to try an omelet with codfish, a beef chop, and Idiazabal cheese, which is served as a dessert with nuts and quince jam. The Basque Country is famous for its grilled dishes. When in Getaria, … Open
