The good life
Between castles and gardens
A unique opportunity to discover one of the most unknown and unpopulated regions of the Basque Country: Valles Alaveses (Valleys of Alava). For nature and history lovers, we bring you a day to enjoy with the family. The Portilla Castle, a historical enclave and the protagonist of the coat of arms of Alava, and the Santa Catalina Garden, an ideal place for lovers of flora.
“Bizit Euskadi”: Experience and visit the Basque Country this Easter
The Minister of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Javier Hurtado, has presented the Easter Week campaign for tourism in the Basque Country, “Bizit Euskadi”, which is aimed at a national audience, as well as including the south of France and part of Portugal, making a visit to the Basque Country “a unique experience”.
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Bilbao-Bizkaia starts recruiting ambassadors in Europe
The Institution will travel to Milan, Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona with an immersive room in which, through the use of video, sound, tactile tables, sensors, odour systems and a tasting, they will showcase the best of Bizkaia.
Donostia, venue for the French rugby league semi-finals
The National Rugby League has made it official that Donostia / San Sebastian will host the quarter-finals of the French championship next year. The Anoeta stadium will host one more year one of the most important rugby championships in the world.
More visitors this Easter than before Covid
The figures for tourist arrivals in the Basque Country are higher than in April 2019. The first four months of the year show the recovery of international tourism and overnight stays in hotel establishments have tripled compared to 2021.
Cook&Fashion 2022, the best in fashion and gastronomy
Two vital needs such as eating and dressing, elevated to the category of art through the sensitivity of fashion and cuisine professionals. Cook&Fashion, considered by the specialised press as the best event that combines fashion and gastronomy, is back on 2 June at the San Telmo Museum.
The “new” Basque Culinary Center to open in 2024
‘Olatuen bidea – Camino de las Olas’ (Way of the waves). This is the name of the new GOe – Gastronomy Open Ecosystem building of the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) to be located in the Gros district of San Sebastian, occupying a surface area of approximately 9,000 m2.
Chapter III. Basques in America. The Ogarrio tunnel
In the third chapter of the section, we learn the story of Vicente Irizar. He was born in Elgoibar on 9 March 1834, lost his parents before he was twelve years old and, seeing that the inheritance of his family -former steel manufacturers- was scarce, he decided to go to Mexico in search of new opportunities.
Bilbao-Bizkaia’s sustainable stand at Expovacaciones
Bilbao Bizkaia will once again be present at Expovacaciones with its own stand, the design of which is inspired by the foundations of the 2030 Tourism Strategy and is mainly made of pine wood strips from plantations in the Basque Country, using a system that makes maximum use of the trunks.
Valderejo, the little natural treasure of Alava
Valderejo, declared a Natural Park in 1992, is home to a great diversity of ecosystems and landscapes. It has special protection due to its ecological value and beauty. This valley, located in the westernmost part of Álava, is practically unpopulated, which favours the existence of a rich and varied flora and fauna.
New flags on the beaches of Pays Basque
New things are coming for the summer on the coast of the Pays Bsaque: the bathing flags are changing style! The formerly triangular flags are now rectangular and the flags marking the bathing area are changing colour. As well as the flags framing the areas dedicated to nautical activities.
The Final Four trophy, now in the Bilbao-Bizkaia tourist office
Until the 8th of May, the Bilbao Bizkaia Tourist Office, located in the Plaza Circular, will host a replica of the trophy that will be awarded to the winning team in the final. The replica of this cup can be visited free of charge between 09:00h and 19:30h.
10th Anniversary of Vitoria-Gasteiz as European Green Capital
On 21 October 2010, Vitoria-Gasteiz was elected ‘European Green Capital 2012’ by the European Commission. The distinction recognises consistent evidence of meeting environmental standards and the commitment to set new ambitious targets for environmental improvement and sustainable development, inspiring other cities.
54 tour operators from 16 countries will get to know Bilbao Bizkaia
This group will visit the territory to discover its tourist attractions, take guided tours and participate in a workshop with the main agents of the sector in the territory to explore ways of collaboration and possibilities of working together in the short and medium term.
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