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Exploring the Basque Country

Walking
Spain
  • 8 Days
  • Moderate
  • 8 Days
  • Moderate

About this tour

Breathtaking stretches of coastline and beautiful cities. Our trip around San Sebastian and Bilbao will make hikers’ hearts beat faster. The Basque Country in northern Spain offers us wonderful hikes near the coast and in the hinterland. Together we hike the coasts of the fascinating Basque country and enjoy the traditional pintxos.

Recommended Airport:

Bilbao

Tour Highlights:

Bilbao, San Sebastian, coastal scenery, dense forests of Artikutza, local cuisine and Pintxos
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Trip Itinerary

Itineraries can be adapted to any specific needs, just let us know!

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Day 1: Arrival
Arrive at Bilbao airport, and transfer to our centrally located hotel.
Day 2: From the coast to the city
Our first hike starts from the beaches near Getxo, but has an urban character, it goes along the river Nervion to the pretty old town of Bilbao. Until then, we browse and walk along the banks of the Nervion, which have changed rapidly in recent years. Where once the waterfront was dominated by heavy industry, today an alternative scene beckons with friendly eateries in old docks and warehouses from the industrial revolution of the 19th century. Here we can stop and enjoy delicious pintxos with fruity Basque Xacoli wines. We will also cross the famous suspension bridge at Portugalete on foot (5hrs walking).
Day 3: The Basque cliffs
A particularly beautiful stretch of coast between Getxo and Plentzia awaits us today. Steep cliffs alternate with extensive beaches where surfers frolic in the waves of the Cantabrian Sea on this hike along the steep cliffs, allowing us to enjoy great views across the sea. It’s a wonderful spectacle of the waves rolling in, to get a sense of the legendary relationship between the Basques and their adventurous maritime history around the ocean; corsairs, fishermen, adventurers, emigrants and whalers. Later we return by train from Plentzia to our hotel (5hrs walking).
Day 4: Coastal walk between Bilbao and San Sebastian
Today we travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Our walk starts above the green coast between Zumaia and Zarautz via Getaria. We will learn more about the very impressive geological formations of the so-called flysch near Zumaia. Later, there are opportunities to learn about the anchovy tradition in a factory in Getaria and to taste the txakoli wine of the area (3 1/2 hrs walking).
Day 5: The San Sebastian countryside
We leave San Sebastian on foot and start on the lesser known and very natural section of the GR 121 along the rocky coast, which allows again for wonderful views of the city and the Atlantic. Under dense, fairytale-like deciduous forest, we meet isolated hikers who are walking their pilgrimage route to Santiago from here. On the way, you can admire the rocks of Ulia before reach the quaint, medival fishing village Pasaia Donibane. Later we return by train or local bus and enjoy San Sebastian’s legendary culinary gastronomy with pintxos in the cosy bars of the old town (3 hrs walking).
Day 6: Exploring the hills and woods of the interior
Our last hike takes us into the hinterland, to Artikutza, one of the best-preserved, original forests in the Basque Country with very lush vegetation. A circular walk takes us to the Artikutza reservoir. In the afternoon we return to San Sebastian.
Day 7: Day at leisure
Today is a free day, to explore more of San Sebastián with its famous La Concha beach. Not to be missed out either – the museum of Eduardo Chillida, the region’s most famous sculptor.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Bilbao airport and flight home.

Tailored Experiences

We understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t suit everyone. That’s why we collaborate with you to craft the ideal travel solution. Each tour is fully customizable to accommodate your unique preferences, just let us know!

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