Package holiday to Basque Country

The Basque Country on the northern coast of Spain is a world of its own — with its own language, one of the best cuisines in the world, and a dramatic coastal landscape. Basque culture, one of the oldest in Europe with the mysterious language Euskara (which is not related to any other language), influences every aspect of life — from pintxos bars to pelota games to festivals.

San Sebastián, the culinary capital, combines three Michelin three-star restaurants with a pintxos culture that is unparalleled. Bilbao has transformed into a cultural metropolis thanks to the Guggenheim Museum. Vitoria-Gasteiz, the green capital, surprises with a medieval almond-shaped old town and was awarded the title of European Green Capital in 2012. Smaller towns like Hondarribia and Getaria (the birthplace of fashion designer Balenciaga and circumnavigator Elkano) offer authentic Basque life.

The Basque coastline is dramatic: the rocky island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (filming location for Game of Thrones), the surf beach of Mundaka with one of the longest left-hand waves in Europe, and the steep cliffs of the Flysch route between Zumaia and Deba, which reveal 60 million years of geological history, are natural highlights. Basque cuisine (Nüva Cocina Vasca) combines tradition and innovation: Bacalao al Pil-Pil, Marmitako (tuna stew), Txuletón (T-bone steak), and the sparkling Txakolí white wine are culinary musts.

Basque Country particularly impresses with stunning beaches, breathtaking nature, excellent cuisine, family-friendly offers, first-class relaxation options. As a package holiday destination, you benefit from attractive all-inclusive packages with flights, hotels, and often transfers – all at a fixed price and fully secured.