Introducing Aragón, Basque Country & Navarra
The arid hills and proud history of Aragón; the lush coastline and gourmet delights of the Basque Country (País Vasco); the wine country and famous festivals of Navarra: this northeastern area of Spain is brimming with fascinating destinations.
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Zaragoza is the capital of the expansive Aragón region, though by no means is the city its only attraction. The parks and pretty towns of the Pyrenees are well worth exploring too.
The Basques, whose language has no known origins and is believed to be among the world’s oldest, claim two of Spain’s most interesting cities – San Sebastián and Bilbao – as their own. Head to stately San Sebastián for an upscale resort experience and some of the best food Spain has to offer. Visit Bilbao for a look at the majestic Guggenheim Bilbao museum.
Navarra, historically and culturally linked to the Basque Country, is well-known for its fine wines and for hosting the legendary San Fermines festival in Pamplona.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Tips & articles
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Aragón: the villages time forgot
27 June 2011
Amid the clamour of modern Spain, a world away from the Spanish stereotype of sun, sand and sangria, the stone-built...
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RE: Pamplona - 1 week, NOT the running of the bulls!
by anillos_de_saturno 05 September 2011
I'm not a fan of Pamplona and therefore a week there can be too long for me. But you can make some daytrips from Pamplona (e.g. Estella,…
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RE: Spain in December - yes / no?
by bleen68 22 August 2011
Depends on what you want to do and where you are going. Up in the Basque country (and even in Navarra) they have a procession during…
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Re: Hot weather in October ?
by barcelonaguide 06 August 2011
Unless you go North (Basque Country, Asturies, Navarra, Galicia) most of Spain has really comfortable temperatures in October. I esp.…
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