The coat of arms of Alava was officially recognized by the Government of Spain in December of 1984. The history of the crest goes back much further and its roots are one of the oldest in Basque Country. It’s evolution has had many steps along it’s journey and is a symbol of pride and justice. […]
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If you’re looking for history, culture, food, and a good time, you’ll find it here. Pamplona’s historic plaza may have been around for centuries but it is far from getting old. Plaza del Castillo is named after the castle that once stood here. When you’re in Pamplona, Plaza del Castillo is the place to be.
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Barrika is a place of spectacular natural beauty. It’s a small town on the coast of Biscay. Known for it’s flysch, surfing, beaches and PGA golfer, Jon Rahm. The coastal trail between Barrika hondartza and Playa De Muriola is a fantastic jaunt along the Basque cliffs of Biscay. The cliffs of Barrika are reminiscent of the
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Coming to Basque Country? Don’t speak Basque? Interested in learning Basque?. In this edition of learning the Basque language we will be focusing on some common food and beverage words. Enjoy! The Basque language is unique and fascinating. Unlike English which is Germanic or Spanish which is Latin, Basque is a language unto its own.
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Algorta is located in Getxo. This suburb of Bilbao has wonderful parks, restaurants, views, and much more. We curated a circuit that could be walked in about half an hour. You should take much longer than this however as this is about the experience not a race. Getting There Bilbao’s metro system is terrific. It
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Erandio is a city located between the Port of Bilbao and downtown Bilbao. This area was once mainly a village of industry. Nowadays this city offers the community feel of a town while still being in Metro Bilbao. This spunky city is transitioning from industry towards the next phase of its evolution. Lets explore what
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Pamplona is a city with many beautiful parks and plazas. However, there is one park that stands apart from the others. This park is the only one that was designed in a Japanese fashion. The only park with a planetarium, large open spaces, a Japanese botanical garden and more. Yamaguchi Park is definitely worth experiencing.
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Bilbao is an increasingly dog friendly city. If you are walking outside you will see some furry friends along the way. The dogs in Bilbao are very well socialized. There are many parks throughout the city that have an off-leash section. Here are the best the best off leash dog parks in Bilbao. For the
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The Gorliz sea walk is known for its promenade is one of the nicest oceanside walks in the province of Biscay (Bizkaia). From Plentzia to Astondo this promenade provides a great activity for all ages. Whether you are looking to walk, bike, or hit the beach (playa) it’s the place to be. This promenade sets
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If you are looking for a nice place to go for the day that’s only a stone’s throw away from downtown Bilbao then Mungia is the place for you. This vibrant city is known for their festivals but it has so much more to offer. The history, riverside island park and main square are well
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