A land of tradition and culture, bathed by the Bay of Biscay, the Basque Country stretches from the Ebro to the Adour, over two countries: Spain and France, with the Pyrenees as its natural border. On the French side, from Hendaye to the Adour estuary, from Mauléon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Guéthary or Biarritz, the geological structure offers a real diversity of wild landscapes where there is no shortage of sporting activities. Not a village without a pediment for its pelota, not a hill without a hiking trail or a golf course, not a beach without its surfers or scuba diving clubs, not a sports field without rugby clubs, tennis... The Basque Country is full of sports activities and points of interest where heritage enhancement is a religion. Not a village, not a city where the authenticity of hearts and souls is not the signature, where the spirit of celebration sweeps through (800 days of celebrations per year, it is said!). Wealth also with this world-renowned gastronomy! Its hams, raw milk sheep's milk cheeses, chilli, Basque cakes and other macaroons, chocolates, the ancestral know-how is no longer to be "made to know"! A tourist guide on the Basque Country will mirror and amplify the tremendous abundance of nuggets and local initiatives. In the Basque Country, a tourist stay is not just a break but a real immersion in a captivating country where everyone will find something to suit them.
When to go to the Basque Country? Given the diversity of climates and landscapes in the region, the period of time is chosen according to the activities. Snow sliding lovers will prefer the months of January to March, those who like water sliding will rather come from May to September even if some surfers are present all year round. The best period is still the high season for all types of tourism, but it rains in the Basque Country in summer, which can cool the temperature. If it rains, you can always take refuge in bars or tea rooms to drink hot chocolate. In the Basque Country, there are many demonstrations. The most famous are the Bayonne festivals, which start the first weekend of August and end the following Sunday, and the Espelette chilli pepper festival, which takes place at the end of October. Even if some would like them to disappear, the big prizes still exist. Spotlight on Biarritz on July 14 and August 15 with pyrotechnic shows and a bodega village.
Bathed by the Bay of Biscay, the Basque Country enjoys countless microclimates under the influence of the ocean. The oceanic façade is watered mainly in winter and dry in summer. Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C, with peaks up to 38°C in July and August and minimums slightly below 0°C. The mountainous area is close to a subalpine climate with winter snowfall. Temperatures can be as low as 25°C in winter and even higher in summer.
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When to go to the Basque Country? Given the diversity of climates and landscapes in the region, the period of time is...
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Bathed by the Bay of Biscay, the Basque Country enjoys countless microclimates under the influence of the ocean. The...
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A festival not far from the surfing spots, between the Côte des Basques and the Halle d'Iraty, a "music, beach, food and fun" festival that extends over the commune of Biarritz. If the framework is favourable, this edition proposes again this year some pretty names for its poster; Stromae, Patrice, Irma, Gesaffelstein will succeed one another for this pop rock / electro festival!When: July 16 to 20More information
The Black & Basque Festival imagined by Jules Edouard Moustic, illustrious presenter of the newspaper Groland on Canal+, returns for a 4th edition that is ever more artistic and festive. Numerous exhibitions of contemporary art, photos and graphic art, cinema, as well as concerts and musical picnics, are on the programme of this convivial and supportive event (90% of the budget is donated to local service providers and structures). ...
While the numerous cherry trees of the small village of Itxassou bend under the weight of the fruit, the Cherry Brotherhood Festival is in full swing on the first Sunday in June with pelota, dancers, concerts, bandas and of course country meals on the programme The saint who watches over Itxassou, Saint Fructueux (Jondoni Murtuts, in Basque), testifies to the age-old tradition of cherry growing in the village, which produces between 15 and ...
What is the most beautiful beach in France? Everyone will be able to have their opinion on the issue, especially since France is full of beaches, whether on the coasts of the Channel or the North Sea, not to mention the Atlantic coast, but also of course the beaches of the Mediterranean coast. Some will prefer small steep coves, or unusual beaches while others will prefer beaches with large sandbanks. Not to mention those who prefer beaches ...
