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Visiting Basque, Spain


Situated at the feet of the western Pyrenees near the French border, Spain's Basque country comprises three provinces: Guipúzcoa and the popular beachfront capital of San Sebastian; Viscaya, where capital Bilbao houses the jaw-dropping Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum; and Alava, whose capital Vitoria teems with medieval architecture. Running with the bulls at Pamplona and drinking rioja from area wineries add to the region's exotic romanticism. Travel in early summer and fall to dodge the... more » Situated at the feet of the western Pyrenees near the French border, Spain's Basque country comprises three provinces: Guipúzcoa and the popular beachfront capital of San Sebastian; Viscaya, where capital Bilbao houses the jaw-dropping Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum; and Alava, whose capital Vitoria teems with medieval architecture. Running with the bulls at Pamplona and drinking rioja from area wineries add to the region's exotic romanticism. Travel in early summer and fall to dodge the madding crowds. « less
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Silken Amara Plaza Hotel

Nov 20, 2009

This hotel was the nicest one on our trip in many aspects. It was very clean, , bright, nicely decorated, comfortable size of room and bathroom, great beds, excellent service, in an area close enough...more

Formule 1 Bilbao Barakaldo

Nov 18, 2009

A budget hotel but differs from other Formule1 hotels in that here they charge €2 for use of a remote controller for television, the shower and lavatory cubicles are not cleaned automatically after...more

Silken Indautxu Hotel

Nov 16, 2009

stayed for one night in a room for 3 people. my friends laughed at me when we approached the hotel and saw the exterior of the hotel. they called it the castle. thankfully that was the only thing...more

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