Top Things to do in Basque Country
10 Nature & Parks in Basque Country That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Basque Country, Spain including Chillida Leku, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Urkiola Natural Park, Parque de la Florida, Monte Urgull, Playa de Azkorri, La Concha Beach, Anillo Verde, Sopelana Beach, Zurriola Beach.
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1. Chillida Leku
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
CHILLIDA-LEKU is an outdoors museum that gathers the work of Eduardo Chillida (San Sebastián 1924-2002) in the properties of “Zabalaga farmhouse”, constructed in 1594 at the town of Hernani (Guipúzcoa-Spain). 10 kilometers far from San Sebastián, 40 sculptures of great format stand out on the ground of 12 hectares and a hundred small format works and drawings, created during 50 years of work, appear inside the restored farmhouse. In the same town in 1951, after his brief Parisian experience, Eduardo Chillida began his works in the forge of a blacksmith.
2. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,994 reviews
Reviewed By O4063DJbenjaminh - Southport, United Kingdom
To get to Gaztelugatxe we drove up a steep winding road away from the town of Bakio where surfers were testing their grit and showing off their skills on towering formidable waves which crash on to the golden sand. At the top of the inclined road there is a large car park where you start you walk back through time. After reaching the starting arch you meander and descend down twisting pathways were you fight the urge to run as your feet carry you away. There are stunning views of the hermitage as your path winds down the hill. At the bottom you come across a bridge and cobbled steps that sweep up towards the mount that makes you feel like you are travelling back through time. The waves crash and smash against the ancient stones and bring a serene feel after a cautious descent. After taking in the beautiful views, start your ascent of the 241 steps to the summit where a real treat greets you. There you will find stunning panoramic views over the bay of Biscay and make sure to ring the bell three times on the restored chapel and make a wish. Make sure you take a rest to soak in the atmosphere as the walk back is arduous and will take your breath away.
3. Urkiola Natural Park
4. Parque de la Florida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By Carolinaaugust1973 - Vigo, Spain
We went to the park to enjoy the park, nature and the Belen. Three wise kings to take pictures with and share the spirit of Christmas. Really nice park to walk, shame it was so cold!
5. Monte Urgull
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,414 reviews
Reviewed By SwanseaFoody - Swansea, United Kingdom
Highly recommend this if visiting the San Sebastian area. It's a nice walk to the top with superb views across both sides of San Sebastian. Overall walk takes maybe an hour from top to bottom at a leisurely pace. Take some water if the weather is warm as it can be tough is some parts
6. Playa de Azkorri
7. La Concha Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,077 reviews
Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States
La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain is the best urban beach in Europe. Elegant, urban, cosmopolitan, white sand, crystal clear waters and lush hillsides makes La Concha the best urban beach in Europe and one of the most beautiful in the world. By the way San Sebastian is considered the most beautiful city in the world alongside Seville.
8. Anillo Verde
9. Sopelana Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By sugerglider - London, United Kingdom
Easily reached by the Metro from the centre of Bilbao. Get off at Larrabasterra and walk 15 minutes (bus available in summer). There are interesting rock formations at the north end of the beach. The sand is very fine.
10. Zurriola Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 845 reviews
Reviewed By ricardofranza - Madrid, Spain
Despite the rain we had a blast in this beach which is perfect for surfing as a matter of fact there are some academies around unchanged of teaching kids and teenagers how to surf
