When you are heading for North Spain you are heading too to the Basque Country and the provinces of Navarra and La Rioja. There are a lot of thing to do and see in this beautiful part of Spain and once you are there, you can’t help yourself loving this northern part of the Castilian country.
Your first stop of course should be at Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. From being once a back water place to be avoided, Bilbao is now a must see destination. Guggenheim building is the most beautiful structure with its hundreds of titanium plates changing its tone with every strike of day light. You can spend your day here walking the wonderful pathways and have photo sessions with Puppy, the museum flower -coated dog mascot. The exhibitions vary from time to time depending on the schedules. When its time to dine or eat, head to San Sebastian where the finest Spanish restaurants can be found. Along the way Tapas bars of San Sebastian is a worthwhile stop. A visit near Haro Rioja will take you to the wine region and grab the opportunity to visit a winery. Taste some of the world’s finest wine and savor the quiet and idyllic country life on the region. If you happen to be at the place in July, chances are you could be running the bulls at Pamplona. What makes Pamplona residential from a Barcelona apartment, Madrid apartment and as well as Dubai apartment different is that it offers terrace for private viewing for this spectacular and much awaited bull festival.
If you are after an exciting experience why not rent a car and drive the rugged Basque coast between San Sebastian and Bilbao and see the splendid beaches, cliffs and idyllic and picturesque fishing ports. You can start from Gaztelugatxe and head towards east to Getaria to meet unique and fantastic old churches.
On the other turn, find your way to visit Guernica and get the spine chill visiting the site of the Nazi Bombing during World War II. And after the spine -chilling episodes, go and drink Basque cider and warm up your self for another great day at this beautiful Basque country.
Taking a walking tour in Pyrenees with an authentic Northern Spain tour guide will let you have grasped the various historical facts about this Northern part of Spain. Passing the old narrow streets lined with rows of Tisza houses you get greeted by the smiling and gorgeous Spanish Senoritas and savor you with the Castilian way of welcoming guests. The fun begins here and only ends when you get back to your hotel or apartments.
Don’t forget to learn little Spanish words and make your host giggle and reward you with a Spanish Kiss.