Basque Country Tourist Guide

BASQUE HILLS AND VALLEYS

the charm of the rural world

w hen you go into the country you will see that the character and traditions of the Basque people remain unchanged. This capacity to maintain all the nuances of its identity is what makes the rural world so attractive. You will love getting to know what life is really like in these areas. There are numerous hotels and cottages in the Basque Country where you will find its essence. Authenticity is the keynote of the Basque countryside. But if you are interested in the activities of day-to-day life in the country you will be fascinated by a stay in a caserío, sharing a few days with a Basque family. This idea has the appeal of a direct contact with a nature that will stimulate your senses as you participate in everyday activities: cheese production, cider making, preparing meat, honey, jam, milking cows... in short, all kinds activities that will immerse you in the reality of Basque rural life. You will become familiar with their customs, enjoy the local cuisine especially related to the area you choose, learn words in the Euskera (Basque language)... to put it in a nutshell you will be just another member of the family. And if you are lucky your stay may coincide with one of the festivals, markets and popular celebrations that occur throughout the year in the surrounding area. Immerse yourself in them.

In the Basque Country more than anywhere else you perceive the differences between the urban and rural environments

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