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Carnival in the Basque Country is the ideal time for those who want to discover a still well-preserved carnival tradition and learn more about local Basque culture. Personally, this is one of my favorite Basque holiday periods, especially for the carnivals of Navarre. I’m not going to detail all the carnivals, there are too many. […]

Traditional Basque festivals in January especially include the beginning of the Souletine masquerades in Soule, which last until April, and by the Tamborrada of San Sebastian. January is also the month of the very first Navarre carnival, a very traditional one occuring in Ituren and Zubieta. Also noteworthy are the celebrations of the Bixintxo, the patron saint

The picturesque “Port des pêcheurs” in Biarritz is one of my favorite places to stroll in the Basque Country. The atmosphere of Biarritz port is calm and charming. It is away from the traffic and the bustle of the beaches. And it even feels like a small village in Italy or Greece. In this article,

Do you visit Bayonne France and the Basque Country soon? Read this article where you will find the best itinerary to discover the romantic French town of Bayonne or “Grand Bayonne”. The French city of Bayonne ham, classified as a city of art and history (1), is indeed made up of 3 main districts in

Are you wondering what is the best place to stay in Basque Country, Biarritz or Saint Jean de Luz? This is one of the questions my readers regularly ask me, even though the two cities are very close geographically. Then read this article, where I answer it, depending on the purpose of your trip, the

Welcome to the complete guide to St Jean de Luz! You will make the most of this travel guide to St Jean de Luz if you want to know the best tips to discover this pretty little coastal town in the Basque Country and/or want to discover its history and soul. This guide is designed