Biarritz airport is the only airport in the Northern Basque Country (meaning: in the Basque Country on the French side)….
The Basque Country Spain France
A travel blog about the Basque Country, its culture and the highlights of Basque life.
I will explain how to visit the Basque Country (Spain France), which traditional Basque festivals are not to be missed, what specialities to taste, etc.
If you wish, you can stay in my holiday rental 17 km from Bayonne, 23 km from the main beach of Biarritz and 24 km from Hossegor and Capbreton.
You will also find some suggested itineraries.In this category, you will find:
- The full guide to Basque food including some recipes and the best places to eat it.
- The full guide to Basque traditional festivals You will find everything you need to organise your trip.
- Video hiking in the Basque Pyrenees. Bidarray and Itsusi.
- The full guide to Biarritz History, things to do, hotels.
- Bayonne cathedral and cloister : why and how to visit.
Are you looking for the original recipe for Basque Country veal axoa? Here is the traditional recipe, as cooked in…
Are you visiting Biarritz and the Basque Country soon? Don’t miss the Cote des Basques beach, one of the best…
Are you visiting the Basque Country soon? You should definitely visit the beautiful Bayonne Cathedral and its cloister, one of…
The month of June in Saint Jean de Luz is an opportunity to enjoy two important festivals to discover Basque…
Are you visiting Biarritz and the Basque Country soon? You will inevitably enjoy Biarritz beach “la Grande plage”. It’s Biarritz…
Welcome to biarritz Travel Guide! You will make the most of this guide on Biarritz if you want to know…
Are you planning to visit Biarritz and the Basque Country? Biarritz lighthouse is a must, as Rocher de la Vierge…
Are you visiting Biarritz and the Basque Country soon? The Rocher de la Vierge is a must, as is the…
Are you looking for the best luxury hotels in Biarritz and don’t know which one to choose? In this article,…
The city of Saint Jean de Luz is not only famous for its recipe of grilled squids. It is also…
Are you looking for the traditional recipe of the Basque piperade? Here is the step-by-step recipe of the restaurant Le…
Who has never heard of chicken basquaise, Basque chicken or chicken Basque? This emblematic dish from the Basque Country is…
The authentic Basque cake recipe or gateau basque recipe is certainly the one I am most often asked for. This…
A Basque grilled squids recipe version is called “chipiron à la Luzienne”, “chipiron basquaise” or “Basque xipiron”. It is certainly…
If you are looking for a hotel in Javier, hotel Xabier has certainly reached the top of your list. To…
Hiking Basque Country Pyrenees is one of my favorite activities with my dog here. Although they are small, westies are…
The Javierada, or more precisely the Javieradas, is a pilgrimage in honour of Saint Francis Xavier that takes place every…
If you are wondering what to do in Saint Jean de Luz in June, I recommend the traditional Basque dance…
Do you want to discover an extraordinary religious Basque festival? This is Balmaseda’s Via Crucis Viviente! You should attend the…
Do you know what is the best time to visit Bayonne, the French chocolate capital? According to me, it’s during…
You will find in my Basque festivals calendar 2020-2021 some of the most traditional Basque festivitals in each of the…
A trip around the Basque country wouldn’t be complete without tasting the typical Basque food and specialities. The extreme Southwest…