If you are looking for a hotel in Javier, hotel Xabier has certainly reached the top of your list. To…
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.
In this category, you will find:
- The ultimate guide to the best traditional Basque food including some recipes and the best places to eat it.
- A listing of +80 Basque traditional festivals. This listing is moving to the agenda.
- Bayonne chocolate festival. The 9 reasons to enjoy the chocolate festival in the French capital of chocolate.
- Via Crucis Balmaseda. The complete guide to organise your discovery of this fascinating religious festival.
- The dance festival of the 7 Basque provinces. One of my favourite festivals, showcasing the dances of the 7 provinces.
- The Javierada. The pilgrimage in honour of Saint Francis Xavier in his birthplace, Javier castle.
- Video hiking in the Basque Pyrenees. Bidarray and Itsusi.
- Hotel Xabier review. The hotel I recommend you to stay during your visit in Javier.
Hiking Basque Country Pyrenees is one of our favorite activities here. Although they are small, westies are very strong dogs,…
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! The protagonists of this…
Do you know what is the best time to visit Bayonne, the French chocolate capital? According to me, it’s during…
Have you ever visited the Basque Country and regretted missing out on an interesting Basque festival? Or maybe you live here and…
A trip around the Basque country wouldn’t be complete without tasting the traditional Basque food and specialities. The extreme Southwest…
