The Basque Country comprises the three provinces of Guipúzcoa, Vizcaya and Álava. Although these names are hardly known outside of Spain, the capital cities of the three provinces are rather more famous - San Sebastián, Bilbao and Vitoria, respectively.
It is an immensely beautiful and unspoiled region, and San Sebastián on the coast is arguably the best looking city in the whole peninsular. Bilbao is now also a big draw for tourists who come to see the internationally acclaimed Guggenheim Museum. Basque cuisine is generally accepted as the best in Spain and you will enjoy some delicious seafood dishes here. As if that weren't enough, Alava is home to some of Spain's finest Riojan wines...
An immensely beautiful and unspoiled region, with spectacular beaches and cliffs, vibrant historical towns and fishing ports. San Sebastián on the coast is arguably the best looking city in the whole peninsular.
