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Route of the 3 most beautiful valleys of northern Spain
The Leizarán-Plazaola, Ulzama-Basaburua and Bidasoa valleys, located between the regions of Guipúzcoa and Navarre, are called the Route of the 3 most beautiful valleys in the North of Spain. They are true paradises for nature, hiking and cycling lovers. These valleys offer lush green landscapes, lush forests of beech and oak, rural villages with hi...
4 Gastronomic routes along the Basque Coast: Landscapes and flavours in cycling
Gastronomic route along the Basque Coast with flavours and unique landscapes Have you ever dreamed of touring breathtaking landscapes, feeling the sea breeze and ending the day enjoying a delicious meal? The Basque Country offers you all this and more. This destination is not only known for its spectacular nature and its network of cycling[...]
2 Essential one day routes from San Sebastian
If there is something beautiful and spectacular about San Sebastian, it is the green mountains that surround it. This rugged coastline with its cliffs that merge with the blue sea are sporting, cultural and gastronomic attractions for day trips by bicycle. Crossing the coastal villages near the capital or sitting on a terrace with a[...]
2 Ilustrious Characters born in Getaria
a Her beginnings in the art of sewing date back to her childhood when she alternated in the sewing workshop where her mother worked. This place was located in the city of San Sebastián, which at that time was where the Spanish aristocracy and royal family spent their summers. Cristobal, with his small[...]
DISCOVERING THE CORNERS OF THE BASQUE COAST BY BIKE
Laida Beach is an excellent point in order to start this amazing route. This natural and sandy beach located at the mouth of the Oka River. This flow of water is what structures all the natural treasures that the protected area of Urdaibai. Urdaibai is a natural region and Biosphere Reserve located in the Biscay[...]
To Star the Tour de Francia-TDF- and the 3 first stages around the Basque Country 2023
The Grand Depart of the Tour de France -TDF- of the year 2023 took place from the Basque Country. It was not be just one stage, but there were 3 varied stages: The first with departure and arrival in Bilbao. The second through the inland of the Basque Country and the third along the[...]
The three charming towns in The Basque French land
The southwest of France together with the Spanish north covers an extension that includes the Basque lands on its Spanish and French sides. From the luxury and elegance of coastal cities such as San Sebastián and Biarritz, with a lifestyle typical of the "Belle Epoque", to inland areas, where picturesque villages stand out over the[...]
The Main 5 reasons to visit the Basque Country in low season...
Traveling to Spain is a good decision that you have made to spend the holidays this year that we have just released. If you have also chosen the Basque Country as your destination, then your decision has been perfect. It does not matter what time of year you visit us, because you have chosen a[...]
What is The " Txakoli "?
One of the most evolved wines that has been more successful in recent years has been called "Txakoli" in Basque. It is a white wine, with a certain small bubble that comes from a vine that produces a small and greenish grape, cultivated with great care and affection along the green and humid fields that[...]
Any age is good for to riding a bike ...
To enjoy a bicycle route anywhere in our geography: Basque Country, La Rioja, Navarra, age is the least important thing. Today there are no excuses to go out and run several days of kilometers through interesting areas such as greenways, long-distance routes, called GRs or any other that we want to do. What counts are[...]
The " Camino de Santiago"
In the Basque Country there are the most northern greenpaths of the Peninsula, with kilometers adapted for cycling through old railway lines. The itineraries run among green valleys and narrow passes, sourronded with oak forests , beech and other native tree species. The Basque Coast is dotted with small fishing villages, with picturesque and col...
Green unknown Gipuzkoa
Beyond San Sebastian, towards the south / south west, the province of Gipuzkoa expands, mountainous, green, with its cities settled in the valleys of its main rivers. Its main road, the one that connects the French border through Irún and leaves souther towards Alava, has historically been the main link between Europe and the rest[...]
Donostia-San Sebastián: Innovative and Sustainable Tourism
Love San Sebastian. Live Donostia San Sebastian - Donostia : Award to Sustainability and Innovation Under the Love San Sebastian, Live Donostia, touristic advertising campaign the Donostia-San Sebastian council has received the “Sustainability & Innovation” award in event held in Saint Petersburg last September 10th and organised by the World T...
The great advantages of the low season ¡¡¡
We are approaching the end of the summer season, and this means that we will enter a time of many advantages if what we want is to travel by bicycle along the roads of the Basque Country or La Rioja from the month of September . If you want good advice I would tell you[...]
Privileged places in The Basque Country coast
SAN SEBASTIAN IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY ...... Neverheless The Basque country has other privileged places. There is no doubt that Donosti is a spectacular city, with its old part, the bars with their counters of exquisite "pintxos", its fantastic urban beach of "La Concha", the beach of Gros where surfers are frequent. But we want[...]
Urdaibai Estuary
Let´s talk about a unique and wild environment: the estuary of Urdaibai. UNESCO declared this site as Reserve of the Biosphere and therefore protected spot since 1984. It is part of the Man & Biosphere project aiming at preserving the natural and cultural environment where it is located by thriving biodiversity and economic and social[...]
A ride in the best European urban beach
This 5 kilometres ride can be followed in any direction, we will start West to East admiring the beaches of Ondarreta, La Concha and La Zurriola. Ondarreta is the name of the district where the beach sits. Starting the ride at “Peine de los vientos” sculpture created by Chillida and after 500 meters cycling on[...]
Tapas in San Sebastian
During the month of November the well known mid marathon course Behobia-San Sebastian was held. Many of the athletes use to come with their families aiming at enjoying the local gastronomy at the bars placed in the old “lo viejo” district.
60 km. of bike lane completed in Donosti
Next bike lane opening in Aiete will allow the city of San Sebastian-Donosti to sum up 60 km. for bike riding. From basquebiketours we are always widening our portfolio of leisure cycling by customising it to auto-guided, guided, in family and others our clients may require.