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About the destination: Bilbao is the capital of Biscay in the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The city is situated on the banks of the Nervión, a tidal river. Bilbao was till the 90s a grey big industrial town, the economical heart of the Basque Country. But since the opening of a new Guggenheim Museum by the river, the city has become an arty and stylish city and is now a major touristic destination. The main attraction that put Bilbao on the map was the construction of the Guggenheim Museum by Frank Gehry, it is now one of Spain’s most visited attractions. The building is impressive and there are some very interesting sculptures outside the museum and in the atrium. Centred on the Plaza Nueva, a busy and colourful square, and the Santiago Cathedral the old quarter of Bilbao is pretty compact and a walk around its streets doesn't take long. The impressive church of San Nicolas, built in 1743 in honour of the sailors from Bilbao, stands at the entrance to the Casco Viejo. Located in the very heart of Bilbao's old centre, the cathedral of Bilbao is the oldest church in the city and the main Gothic construction in Biscay. Vital and exciting Bilbao is famous for its great food, its culture and its active nightlife.

About the destination: Getxo is a town located in Biscay. The environment of Getxo makes of it an ideal place for nautical sports, people can enjoy scuba diving and canoeing courses and boat trips that show the coast. Besides, the most intrepid ones have the opportunity to practice sports like climbing, rafting and many others.

About the destination: Mundaka is a town and municipality located in Biscay. The port is the heart of Mundaka. It is definitely the most picturesque area of the village, surrounded by colorful Basque style houses and various bars and restaurants.

About the destination: Bilbao is the capital of Biscay in the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The city is situated on the banks of the Nervión, a tidal river. Bilbao was till the 90s a grey big industrial town, the economical heart of the Basque Country. But since the opening of a new Guggenheim Museum by the river, the city has become an arty and stylish city and is now a major touristic destination. The main attraction that put Bilbao on the map was the construction of the Guggenheim Museum by Frank Gehry, it is now one of Spain’s most visited attractions. The building is impressive and there are some very interesting sculptures outside the museum and in the atrium. Centred on the Plaza Nueva, a busy and colourful square, and the Santiago Cathedral the old quarter of Bilbao is pretty compact and a walk around its streets doesn't take long. The impressive church of San Nicolas, built in 1743 in honour of the sailors from Bilbao, stands at the entrance to the Casco Viejo. Located in the very heart of Bilbao's old centre, the cathedral of Bilbao is the oldest church in the city and the main Gothic construction in Biscay. Vital and exciting Bilbao is famous for its great food, its culture and its active nightlife.

About the destination: Lekeitio (Spanish: Lequeitio) is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the Spanish Autonomous Community of Basque Country, 53 km (33 mi) northeast from Bilbao. The municipality has 7,293 inhabitants (2005) and is one of the most important fishing ports of the Basque coast. Tourism has an important role during the summer seasons, when the town is a resort with one beach called Isunza and the nearby Carraspio beach in the town of Mendexa. The most important monument is the church of Santa María, a gothic basilica from the 15th century. Lekeitio is also the birthplace of Resurrección María de Azkue, one of the most important Basque scholars of the 19th century.

About the destination: Bathed by the waters of the Bay of Biscay, Ondarroa is located at the mouth of the Artibai River, on a very hilly terrain. It is located on the eastern end of the coast of Bizkaia and this stretch of coastline is formed by steep cliffs, among which stands out the so-called Peña del Fraile. The municipality, which apart from the urban nucleus counts on the neighborhoods of Rentería and Gorozika, has the sociological and cultural peculiarities of the Basque ports. At present, it is the new Itsasaurre bridge, designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava, which precisely facilitates direct access to the port. On the other hand, the old town is one of the most emblematic places of the town. With an unmistakable medieval flavor and sailor, there are narrow and steep streets in it. Going into them, we will come across the Old Bridge over the Artibai River. Also it is possible to emphasize in the same old part the Tower of Likona, of century XV. It is a classic border construction, one of the oldest in Euskadi. Very close we will find the church Andra Mari (1462), a Gothic work, carved in limestone and sandstone masonry, which stands out for the variety of windows, the finials of its buttresses and the rosette of its facade. The old City Hall is another building of interest, with a Tuscan facade very differentiated from the rest of the buildings of the town. However, for those who prefer a good swim, Ondarroa also has a beach, Arrigorri beach, from which you can access on foot to the neighboring beach of Saturraran, belonging to the town of Mutriku. As for the festivities, the festivities, "Andramaxak", take place from August 14 to 17, and begin with the descent of the popular character "Leokadi". The last day, called "Sailor's Day", is traditional for all attendees to wear the classic attire of the fishermen.

About the destination: Zumaia ([s̻umaja], Spanish: Zumaya) is a small town in the north of Spain in the Basque Country. The town has two beaches (Itzurun and Santiago), which are of interest to geologists because they are situated among the longest set of continuous rock strata in the world. Known locally as the "flysch" they date from the mid-cretaceous period to the present, a time period of over 100 million years. The K-T boundary is present at the Itzurun beach, and fossils can be found, notably of ammonites. The strata stretches along a distance of about 8 km, between the towns/beaches of Deba and Getaria, with Zumaia lying in the middle.

About the destination: Getaria is one of the most charming towns that the Gipuzkoa coast has, in it we find nature, tradition, history and above all gastronomy; We also highlight its well-known Txakoli wineries and its beaches. Some of the sites to visit in this town are: The Monument to Elkano, the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum and its fishing port.

About the destination: Zarautz is a nice holiday resort in Gipuzkoa province in the País Vasco. Its beach is known for being the longest in the Basque Country and one of longest of the Cantabrian cornice. At the 19th century he popularity of Zarautz as a luxury tourist destination grew, and many well-known people began to choose this destination for its holidays. A number of lavish houses and mansions sprang up, particularly along the beach. Zarautz has first class sporting facilities, such as an old and elegant Golf Club. But Zarautz is renowned worldwide as a surfing destination. Over the last few years, it has become incredibly popular among surfers. Also the Iñurritza marshlands are very famous in this region.

About the destination: San Sebastian is the capital of the province of Guipuzcoa. It became a popular touristic destination in the late XIX century thanks to Queen Christina of Austria, who spent her summers there. The beauty of the city and its gastronomy are two of its main tourist attractions. La Concha Bay presides over the city flanked by the Monte Igeldo and Monte Urgull. Facing La Concha is the Island of Santa Clara, where the lighthouse is located and it is accessible by boat from El Puerto. To the left of La Concha we find Ondarreta beach and at the far end of it, we have the set of sculptures “Comb of the Wind" by Eduardo Chillida. The old town, located at the foot of Monte Urgull between the port and the mouth of the Urumea, comes alive each evening when tapas and Basque specialities such as shellfish, seafood and squid specialities, can be enjoyed in local bars. The old town displays a Belle Époque splendour that will amaze all visitors. The city is home to the San Sebastián International Film Festival and the Quincena Musical, among other important events, that attract spectators coming from all over the world. Elegant, sophisticated and with a fin-de-siècle feel to it, San Sebastian is considered one of Spain’s most beautiful cities.

About the destination: Tolosa (Spanish and Basque: [toˈlosa]) is a town and municipality in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, in northern Spain. It is located in the valley of the river Oria, next by Uzturre, a local mountain topped by a white cross. On 29 March 1939, there was a fatal accident to the overnight Sud Express train between Paris and Lisbon. Its economy relies primarily on the industrial sector, specifically papermaking.

About the destination: Oñate is a municipality located in the province of Guipúzcoa, Spain. It belongs to the region of Alto Deva and has a population of 11,380 inhabitants. The extension of the municipality is 107.31 km2, so the population density is 106.18 inhabitants/km2.

About the destination: Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community and of the province of Álava. Vitoria-Gasteiz is a multicultural city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, healthcare, architectural conservation, aeronautics, vehicle industry, oenology and gastronomy. The expansion of the city in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries has managed to adapt its aesthetic tradition to current needs, creating architectural elements and structures of remarkable beauty. Vitoria is the provincial capital with the highest density of green areas per inhabitant and was European Capital in 2012. The medieval district, declared a monumental site in 1987, is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the north of the peninsula. Another good reason to come to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to attend the cultural and sporting events the city offers throughout the year.

About the destination: Agurain in Basque and Salvatierra in Spanish (officially Agurain/Salvatierra), it is a town and municipality located in the province of Álava in the Basque Autonomous Community, northern Spain. The municipality, numbering 4,986 inhabitants (2015), is in turn the head town of the district or Cuadrilla of Salvatierra. The gross income per family amounts to 6,784 € (1997, Basque Autonomous Community: 8,258 €). With reference to workforce by economic sectors, 10.36% are employed in agriculture, 35.78% in the industry sector, 47.92% in the service sector and 5.95% in the construction industry (data not available for the municipality, applies to the larger Salvatierra District).

About the destination: Laguardia is a town, and the capital, of the municipality of Laguardia, in the province of Álava, Basque Country (Spain)

About the destination: Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community and of the province of Álava. Vitoria-Gasteiz is a multicultural city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, healthcare, architectural conservation, aeronautics, vehicle industry, oenology and gastronomy. The expansion of the city in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries has managed to adapt its aesthetic tradition to current needs, creating architectural elements and structures of remarkable beauty. Vitoria is the provincial capital with the highest density of green areas per inhabitant and was European Capital in 2012. The medieval district, declared a monumental site in 1987, is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the north of the peninsula. Another good reason to come to Vitoria-Gasteiz is to attend the cultural and sporting events the city offers throughout the year.

About the destination: Balmaseda (Mahatseta-Ibarra) (in Basque and officially, in Spanish: Valmaseda) is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the Basque Country. Balmaseda is the capital city of the comarca of Enkarterri, in western Biscay and serves an important role in the province thanks to its proximity to the capital city of Bilbao and the regions of Cantabria and Castile and León.

About the destination: Santurtzi is a port town in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, Spain. It is located in the Bilbao Abra bay, near the mouth of the Nervión river, on its left bank, 14 km downriver from Bilbao and forms part of the Greater Bilbao agglomeration. The district of Santurce of the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico derives its name from Santurtzi.

About the destination: Portugalete is a town lying to the west of Bilbao. This historic and artistic site maintains its mediaeval character. The elegant seaside village Portugalete is one of the most important urban areas in the left side of the Bilbao's river, such as its main representative monument, the Bizkaia Bridge or Hanging Bridge -declared UNESCO's World Heritage in 2006- stands near the mouth of the river.

About the destination: Bilbao is the capital of Biscay in the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The city is situated on the banks of the Nervión, a tidal river. Bilbao was till the 90s a grey big industrial town, the economical heart of the Basque Country. But since the opening of a new Guggenheim Museum by the river, the city has become an arty and stylish city and is now a major touristic destination. The main attraction that put Bilbao on the map was the construction of the Guggenheim Museum by Frank Gehry, it is now one of Spain’s most visited attractions. The building is impressive and there are some very interesting sculptures outside the museum and in the atrium. Centred on the Plaza Nueva, a busy and colourful square, and the Santiago Cathedral the old quarter of Bilbao is pretty compact and a walk around its streets doesn't take long. The impressive church of San Nicolas, built in 1743 in honour of the sailors from Bilbao, stands at the entrance to the Casco Viejo. Located in the very heart of Bilbao's old centre, the cathedral of Bilbao is the oldest church in the city and the main Gothic construction in Biscay. Vital and exciting Bilbao is famous for its great food, its culture and its active nightlife.