SPAIN
Privileged geographical location in southern Europe bordering France.
Perfect tourist destination all year round.
Internationally recognised for its transformation from post-industrial city to vibrant metropolis.
Population 2011: 350,558 inhabitants
2012
Hotels: 58
Hotel beds: 6,701
Hotel rooms: 4,000
Centre of economic, cultural, scientific and technological activity
Urban revolution: from an industrial pole to a Cosmopolitan and modern Metropolis
Experience & Activity:
- Sailing: Learn more about the new architecture in the city through the revitalized Estuary of Bilbao area
- Pintxos Tour: Pintxos are a truly Basque delight, exploring their culinary secrets or just mingling in the hustle and bustle of the streets.
- Traditional Basque Games: Learn and enjoy playing the traditional basque games: Aizkolaris, Harrijasotzaile, Basque PilotaÂ
- Basque Haute Cuisine: Be initiated into the secrets of one of the best cuisines in the world. In a pleasant and fun atmosphere, discover the passion and love that good food requires.
- Cider house: Chat with the cider maker while you learn more about the basque way of life.Taste different types of cider and a typical cider house menu.
- Surf in any of the surfing beaches in the Basque Country
- Discover the secrets of winemaking and learn how Rioja wine is produced
- Rock, water and wind. Experience San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and all the Basque Coast from the sea
- Be a basque shepherd for one day and learn how the Idiazabal cheese is produced
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