Cultura y Patrimonio

the Basque Country

Museos, monumentos históricos, arquitectura y experiencias culturales inmersivas.

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Región: the Basque Country

Explora la cultura de the Basque Country: Tradición viva

Sumérgete en la rica historia y cultura de the Basque Country a través de sus museos y monumentos.

Idiomas: Spanish, Basque

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Vizcaya Bridge

Known as the Suspension Bridge, it is an icon of the Industrial Revolution and the world's first ferry bridge, still in operation.

Altamira Caves and Paleolithic rock art of northern Spain

Several Basque caves (Ekain, Santimamiñe, Altxerri) are part of this complex, with important prehistoric cave paintings.

Caminos de Santiago de Compostela

Both the Coastal Route and the Inland Route cross Euskadi, with important milestones and a rich heritage associated with the pilgrimage.

Añana Salt Valley

Recognized as a World Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the FAO, a unique salt landscape in the world.

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Aste Nagusia (Big Week) of Bilbao and San Sebastián (August.)

The great summer parties. For nine days, the cities are filled with concerts, fireworks (the San Sebastián competition is very famous), street theater and an unbeatable festive atmosphere. The character of Marijaia is the icon of the Bilbao festival.

The Tamborrada of San Sebastián (January 20.)

For 24 hours, the city resounds to the sound of drums. Companies of adults and children, dressed as cooks and soldiers, parade playing non-stop to celebrate the day of their patron saint, San Sebastian.

Festivals of La Blanca (Vitoria-Gasteiz) (From August 4 to 9.)

The festivities of the Basque capital start with the spectacular 'Bajada de Celedón', a doll that descends with an umbrella from the church bell tower to a balcony, where it is incarnated as a person to start the party.

San Sebastian International Film Festival (September.)

One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. For a week, movie stars walk through the city, which becomes the epicenter of the seventh art.

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**Summer (June-September)** is the most popular time, with mild and pleasant temperatures, ideal for enjoying the coast and the parties. **Spring and autumn** are perfect for urban and gastronomic tourism, with fewer people and beautiful light. **Winter** is colder and rainier, but ideal for living experiences such as the cider season ('txotx') and enjoying spoon-fed cuisine.

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