Small Boutique hotels in BASQUE COUNTRY

With its own culture and language, the Basque Country, in the north of Spain, is both coastal and mountainous, stately and rural. In addition to Bilbao and San Sebastián, its two emblematic cities, Vitoria-Gazteiz boasts a splendid medieval quarter that has inspired writers of world renown. Discover the old Cathedral of Santa María and its streets with names of ancient crafts that denote its origin.

Laguardia, with an exceptional walled enclosure and exquisite vineyards, is the star town of La Rioja Alavesa and is devoted to wine. Among the best preserved seafaring towns is the San Juan Passages with traditional architecture of wooden galleries facing the sea.

The old port of Bermeo surrounded by picturesque fishermen's houses exudes great authenticity and if you have the chance, go to a fish auction. The Ria de Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve is one of the most beautiful marine-terrestrial paradises on the Cantabrian coast. It is a protected space that goes from Guernica to Mundaka.

Enjoy the geologically important Flysch rock formations in Zumaya from the hermitage of San Telmo at low tide. Experience the mountain life of the hamlets in the interior of the Basque Country. Los caseríos, the name of the traditional Basque rural houses, are an incomparable stronghold in the Karrantza Valley.