Créé par Emilie, le 7 mai 2026
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The Basque Country is a destination where it's great to spend holidays. A unique atmosphere emerges from this region with customs that endure through the decades. The Basque Country has everything you need for a good stay: you eat very well there, the beach is nearby, the mountains are also close with the Pyrenees, good weather and a summer where festivals are commonplace. Added to all this is the friendliness of the Basques who have a sense of hospitality. Whether you like to relax, play sports or learn about local culture, you've come to the right place.
1- Discover the Basque Country by paragliding
Category: €€€ / Unusual / Thrills
Description: What better way to discover the Basque landscapes than by taking a bird's eye view? Between mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and even part of France including Biarritz or Saint-Jean de Luz, beautiful landscapes abound. You will be accompanied by an instructor to jump in tandem. The flight lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, enough to feast your eyes. The meeting point is set on the Kukarri hill, located about fifteen minutes from San Sebastian.
2- Admire the fireworks championship
Category: €€ / Unusual / Cultural
Description: Every year, during the "Semana Grande", a week of celebration and festivity in San Sebastian, a succession of fireworks takes place. From August 10 to 17, good humor is omnipresent throughout the city. The bandas (traditional Basque music groups) are out and Basque gastronomy is highlighted. Every evening, a country or city is invited to create a fireworks display on La Concha beach. For a week, you can experience this show and enjoy all the atmosphere of the Spanish Basque Country.
3- Go surfing in San Sebastian
Category: €€ / Sports
Description: The Basque Country is a land renowned for surfers. The Atlantic Ocean, with its powerful waves and current, allows you to practice this sport. If you don't have equipment, you just need to walk along the seafront and find small shops that rent boards and wetsuits for the desired time. If you've never done it and want to try the experience, you can take an introductory course or even more if you've been won over by this session. You'll find several clubs near the beaches that will be happy to welcome you.
4- Discover all the flavors of the Basque Country
Category: €€€ / Gastronomic / Cultural
Description: The Basque Country can be visited as much for its sublime landscapes as for its exceptional culinary specialties. Accompanied by a guide, you will visit the old town before making multiple stops to treat yourself. First, you will go to a market full of good local products. The first tasting will be traditional ham. You will then taste a multitude of wines and ciders while visiting the different typical bars of San Sebastian. Of course, you will get to savor about ten pintxos during your gastronomic visit. You will discover all the flavors that the Basque Country offers us through these delicious appetizers.
5- Visit the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd of San Sebastian
Category: Cultural
Description: Spain is a very religious country that has worthy religious buildings. We could mention for example the Sagrada Familia by the very famous architect Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona, or the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See in Seville. Like these two religious buildings, the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd of San Sebastian must be visited. When you stroll through the cobbled streets of the historic center, you can't miss it. Its spire rises several dozen meters, overlooking the city. You will discover the architectural beauty of this cathedral and its equally beautiful interior.
