The Galtxagorris, tiny elves Basque mythology, hide in the streets of Zarautz. Zarautz Tourism propose you the experience “In search of the Galtzagorris” for the family find them in the main monuments of the historic center of Zarautz. Mari, the goddess of Basque mythology, will send a letter asking for your help to find them [...]
San Sebastián is for readers of Condé Nast Traveller U.S. magazine with editions in many countries specializing in travel and tourism, the best tourist city state. The number one on the Golden List 2013 in this category. The capital of Gipuzkoa has competed with the other finalists: Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla and Santiago de Compostela and [...]
The fields of Kobetamendi again host the great pop and rock music of the moment in the Bilbao BBK Live festival, the 11th, 12th and 13th July, 2013. In this occasion, groups like Depeche Mode, Kings of Leon and Green Day, among others, visit the capital. The Bilbao BBK Live is one of the reference [...]
Two hundred years ago the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz was the scene of a decisive military confrontation in the course of European history. French troops escorting Joseph Bonaparte in his escape and the conglomerate of British troops, Spanish and Portuguese under the command of the Duke of Wellington and General Alava fought on the outskirts of [...]
Tomorrow April 19, 2013 can be a fabulous day to participate in a night observation of stars in the ‘XV Astronomy Week’ held in Zarautz. Or if you prefer, enjoy the film ‘Days of Heaven’ by Terrence Malick in the original version or participate in a guided tour of the cellar txakoli Talai Berri. During [...]
Culinary competitions, wine tastings, traditional festivals, customs rooted, music with ‘fanfarres’, rural sports… The Province of Araba/Álava, whose capital is Vitoria-Gasteiz, celebrates April 20 to May 1, 2013, the festivities of San Prudencio and Our Lady of Estíbaliz, patrons of territory, with a multitude of activities. Saturday, April 20, 2013 • Gastronomy of Alava and [...]
The eleventh edition of the International Guitar Festival will celebrate from 19 to 21 April 2013 in Hondarribia. Auditorium Itsas Etxea and National Parador will be the scenarios where you can listen to different concerts. Nothing better than enjoying good music and enjoy before or after a coastal town as Hondarribia, where its famous pintxos [...]
Easter is just around the corner, five days to enjoy. How about if we meet? The perfect opportunity to get close to the Basque Country and live unique experiences in Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastian and coastal Zarautz, Hondarribia and Irun. San Sebastian offers a wide range of [...]
The latest Loewe fashion show in the fifth edition of Paris Fashion Week was Bilbao as the main theme. The designer Stuart Vevers, creative director of the firm, visited Bilbao in October and fell in love with her to the point of being his muse for the winter collection 2013/2014. The unique architecture of the [...]
‘The Young Virgin with San Joaquin and Santa Ana’. This is the painting that the Museum of Fine Arts of Álava, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, exhibits after being in a private home for at least the last half century. In July 2011 was announced this unknown work, with attribution to Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Thanks to [...]
