Atlantic resorts of Spain (80 objects on 7 coasts) Three different sections can be distinguished on the Spanish coasts bathed by the Atlantic Ocean: the Cantabrian one, which extends from the Bidasoa (Asturias, Cantabria, Basque community) river to the Estaca…

The Basque Autonomous Community (Basque: Euskadi; Spanish: País Vasco; French: Pays Basque), also called the Basque Autonomous Community, is an autonomous community in northern Spain. Its basic institutions are the Basque Parliament and the Basque Government…

Laguardia (Biasteri in Basque) is a town and municipality in the province of Álava, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Spain. It is located in the Rioja Alavesa region. Since 2016 the city has been a part of the network “The most beautiful…

The tower of Mendoza (Torre de Mendoza) is a fortified tower located in the town of Mendoza, near Vitoria (Álava, Basque Country, Spain). It was built in the 13th century as the residence of the House of Mendoza. The Mendoza tower is a clear example of a…

The Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir (in Basque and officially Uribarri Ganboako urtegia) is the largest reservoir in Álava province, Basque Country (Spain) with its 146 hm³ capacity and is part of a system of three reservoirs that fulfill a triple function: supplying…

Vitoria (in Basque: Gasteiz, and officially Vitoria-Gasteiz) is a city and municipality, capital of the province of Álava and official seat of Parliament and Government of the autonomous community of the Basque Community, in Spain. It is considered the de…

The Aguinaga Museum of Mercedes-Benz in Bilbao (Basque country, Spain) has about 30 cars, to which more models will be added over time. The museum has the continuous contact with the Stuttgart museum for the incorporation of new vehicles. In addition, it…

Armintza (Sp: Arminza) is a coastal neighborhood in the municipality of Lemoiz , in Biscay, Basque community, northern Spain. It is located in a natural cove protected by Punta de Kauko and Peñón de Gaztelu. On the latter, a fort with a small battery of cannons…

Bakio (Basque: Bakio, Spanish: Baquio) is a city and a municipality in the province of Biscay, Basque Country, Spain. A popular part of the Costa Vasca (Basque Coast) of the Atlantic resorts of Spain. Main attractions Religious The Parish Church of Santa…

Bermeo is a town and municipality in the province of Biscay, Basque Country in northern Spain. It is the most important fishing port in the Basque Country. The town was founded in 1236. Bermeo was the provincial capital of Biscay from 1476 to 1602. It is…

Bilbao is a city and a municipality in Spain, Basque Community, capital of the Biscay province. Located near the northern edge of the Iberian Peninsula, about 16 kilometers south of the Bay of Biscay, near the mouth of several rivers. The city is located…

The Vizcaya Bridge (Bizkaiko Zubia in Basque, Puente de Vizcaya in Spanish) is a transporter bridge that links the towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas (part of Getxo, 15 minutes by car from Bilbao) in the Biscay province, Basque community, Spain, crossing…

Butrón castle (Basque: Butroeko gaztelua) is located in Gatika, in the province of Biscay, in northern Spain (Basque country), about an hour trip by car from Bilbao. It dates originally from the Middle Ages, although it owes its present appearance to an almost…

The Cabo Machichaco lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Cape Machichaco, in Bermeo, in the province of Biscay, Basque Community, Spain. It is managed by the port authority of the Port of Bilbao. It is the northernmost point of Basque country. It was inaugurated…

The castle of Muñatones (in Basque: Muñatones gaztelua) in Musques (Muskiz), Basque country, Spain, rises up dominating the meadows and marshes where the Barbadún river and its tributary streams meet the Cotorrio river. The initial work of this fortress dates…