Top Reasons to Go

Top Reasons to Go

The Basque Coast: From colorful fishing villages to tawny beaches to Europe's longest surfing wave, the Basque Coast, whether at Pasajes de San Juan or San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, always delights the eye.

Tapas in San Sebastián: For a sense of well-being, nothing matches San Sebastián's Parte Vieja (old quarter), booming with the laughter of tavern-hoppers.

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

Navarra's Sweeping Plains: Contrasting with the emerald uplands of northern Navarra, the moonscape-like Bárdenas Reales, southeast of Pamplona, surround the Olite castle and parador.

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 the fine cuisine to go with it.