Top Reasons to Go to Bilbao and the Basque Country

The Basque Coast: From colorful fishing villages to tawny beaches to Europe's longest surfing wave, the Basque Coast always delights the eye.

Tapas in San Sebastián: Nothing matches San Sebastián's Parte Vieja (old quarter), booming with the laughter of tavern hoppers tippling and grazing through counters heaped with colorful morsels.

Art and Architecture in Bilbao: The titanium Guggenheim and the Museo de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Museum) shimmer where steel mills and shipyards once stood, while verdant pastures loom above and beyond.

Running with the Bulls in Pamplona: Running with a pack of wild animals (and people) will certainly get the adrenaline pumping, but you might prefer to be a spectator.

Rioja's Wine Country: Spain's premier wine-growing region in La Rioja Alta and La Rioja Alavesa is filled with wine-tasting opportunities—and fine cuisine.