Pyrenees Guide

Akelarre Restaurant, San Sebastian - Donostia, Basque Country - It has been over twenty years since Basque chef Pedro Subijana received Spain’s National Prize for Gastronomy as the best chef in the country. His restaurant, Akelare (meaning “witches’ sabbath”), located on the far side of Monte Igueldo, became an instant mecca for ...

Apartments Talaimendi, Zarautz, Basque Country - Comfortable apartments located near to the beach, and the mountains, in the prestigious Guipuzcoan town of Zarautz, on the Costa Vasca. Its location and architecture invite total relaxation in natural surroundings. Designed with functionality, aesthetics and good taste in mind, these apartments ...

Arzak Restaurant, San Sebastian - Donostia, Basque Country - This Basque family restaurant has been passed down through generations. With its latest owners it has be come the talk of fine dining in Spain. Head chefs Juan Mari Arzak and his daughter Elena Arzak are constantly working on innovative recipes to keep this eatery on the cutting edge of ...

Basque Country - The Basque Country spans both sides of the French-Spanish border. Gipuzkoa, Vizcaya y Alava provinces, with a population of 2,098,055 inhabitants make up the Spanish Basque Country which shares character and heritage with the French Basque Country (included in Pyrenees Atlantiques together ...

Destinations in Basque Country - Basque Coast The shoreline from Bilbao around the coast of Vizcaya, east into neighboring Guipuzcoa province to Getaria and San Sebastián and the River Adour, separating Bayonne and Biarritz from the Landes in the north is a succession of colorful ports, ocher beaches, and ...

Destinations in Pyrenees Atlantiques - Labourd Labourd (Lapurdi in Basque; from Latin Lapurdum, Labord in Gascon) is a former French province and part of the present-day Pyrenees Atlantiques departement. It is historically one of the seven provinces of the traditional Basque Country. Labourd extends from the Pyrenees to the ...

Gran Hotel Domine, Bilbao, Basque Country - The Gran Hotel Domine, facing the Guggenheim Museum, is Bilbao’ first 5 star and the city’s pride. The Gran Hotel Domine expresses a contemporary concept that avoids ostentation and promotes fun. The project is infected by its neighbour, the Guggenheim’s, activity and offers a ...

Gran Hotel Durango, Durango, Basque Country - The 4 star Gran Durango is located in the heart of the Basque countryside, in a imposing early 20th Century palace, now converted into a luxury hotel. It offers a cafeteria, restaurant, garage and gardens. Its 69 rooms are decorated in a distinct style and have a full bathroom, radio, data port and ...

Gran Hotel Ercilla, Bilbao, Basque Country - The one and only hotel truly in the commercial, social and cultural centre of Bilbao allows easy walk to offices and smart shops around, not to mention, of course, museums and art galleries. Design and comfort define the new style of Hotel Ercilla. You will enjoy the atmosphere in the modern yet ...

Gran Hotel Puente Colgante, Portugalete, Basque Country - The 3 star Gran Hotel Puente Colgante is a historic building located along the impressive Puente de Vizcaya Bridge (declared an Unesco World Heritage site in 2006), affording breathtaking views over the most attractive part of the Ria de Bilbao. The exhibition centre is a walk down from the hotel ...

Hotel Alameda, Zarautz, Basque Country - This traditional style hotel is situated in a residential area of Zarautz, surrounded by large green areas and 150 metres from the beach. The hotel has rooms decorated in soft woods and equipped with all modern facilities. From its central location in the town you can easily make unforgettable ...

Hotel Alcazar, Irun, Basque Country - Hotel Alcazar is a good value accommodation located in Irun, close to the border with France and 4 Km from Hondarribia beach. The hotel is set about 2 streets away from the main street so it's a quiet location, surrounded by a park area.   Hotel Alcazar offers 48 comfortable ...

Hotel Aldori Landetxea, Muxika-Mugica, Basque Country - Hotel Aldori Landetxea is a lovingly restored old Basque farmhouse, a retreat that manages to be chic and rustic. It is situated in the heart province of Biscay, in the region of Urdaibai, declared a World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve. The Aldori Landetxea House has ...

Hotel Ansotegi, Etxebarria, Basque Country - This traditional Basque hotel is situated in a spectacular location on a valley near of the town Etxebarria. Hotel Ansotegi was originally a blacksmiths back in 1413 and has been ullycaref restored. This great architectonic hotel offers 14 bedroom totally equipped with Internet, telephone, ...

Hotel Arbe, Mutriku, Basque Country - Hotel Arbe is a modern hotel featuring avant-garde design and painstakingly designed decor situated over the spectacular Bay of Arbe on the Basque Coast. The husband and wife who run this boutique hotel are a great team who are welcoming and miss no details. They will help you with ...

Hotel Artetxe, Mount Artxanda, Basque Country - High above Deusto on the Mount Artxanda, the “balcony of Bilbao”, this small family-run hotel offers all the tranquility of a rural environment with fantastic views over and easy access to the city of Bilbao (a short drive or bus ride, or a half hour’s walk). The 2 star Hotel ...

Hotel Atxaspi, Lesaka, Navarra - Situated in the attractive mountain town of Lesaka and surrounded by a striking landscape of valleys, this is a cosy and tastefully decorated hotel with traditional exposed beams and décor. An inviting hotel that offers a more personal touch with just 6 comfortable rooms, 2 of which are ...

Hotel Barcelo Costa Vasca, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 4 star Barcelo Costa Vasca is located in the residential area of Ondarreta. It is only a few meters to the same named beach and next to the Miramar Palace’s gardens. The hotel was built in 1977 and it was refurbished in 2000. The Barcelo Costa Vasca is characterized for its huge range of ...

Hotel Barcelo Nervion, Bilbao, Basque Country - This well located hotel, in the city centre overlooking the river, provides spacious, comfortable guest rooms with modern facilities. Enjoy a cocktail in the hotel’s bar before dining at the “Ibaizabal” restaurant, which offers excellent Basque ...

Hotel Carlton, Bilbao, Basque Country - This elegant, luxurious, 5-star hotel is one of the finest and most majestic hotels in Bilbao. First opened in 1926, it is one of the city’s most emblematic buildings. The hotel was designed in 1919 and is an architectural, historical, artistic and cultural monument, with supremely high ...

Hotel Codina, San Sebastian-Donostia, Basque Country - The 3 star Hotel Codina is located just a few meters from Ondarreta Beach. It is 2 km from the train station and 200 meters from the Miramar Palace. Hotel Codina has a TV lounge, a dining room for groups and banquets, a Basque cuisine restaurant, a cafeteria, a meeting room and private garage. It ...

Hotel Convento San Roque, Balmaseda, Basque Country - This 17th-century Basque convent, set on the banks of the River Cadagua, has been carefully converted into a luxury hotel that still retains much of its historic charm. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Arcentales and Mena valleys, this tranquil rural retreat was originally known as ...

Hotel De Londres y De Inglaterra, San Sebastian, Basque Country - Opposite the incomparable La Concha beach, in the heart of San Sebastián, the 4 star De Londres y De Inglaterra has an old-world aesthetic that informs the bright, formal lobby and continues throughout the hotel. Established in 1870 and fully refurbished in 1999, this hotel has witnessed the ...

Hotel Embarcadero, Las Arenas-Getxo, Basque Country - A Basque stately home, rooms overlooking the sea, a garden that is the perfect setting to enjoy an aperitif, together with state of the art technology are the key elements for the Ercilla group’ lastest venture. Located in Las Arenas Getxo and within easy reach of Bilbao, Hotel Embarcadero ...

Hotel Etxegana, Zeanuri, Basque Country - The traditional Basque-style Hotel Etxegana is set in the green and unspoilt Gorbeia Nature Reserve, with views of the mountains and century-old woods, around 40 mins from Bilbao and 35 mins from Vitoria-Gasteiz.  Covered in pastureland the Gorbeia mountain is home to sheep, horses, deer and ...

Hotel Etxegana, Zeanuri, Basque Country - The traditional Basque-style Hotel Etxegana is set in the green and unspoilt Gorbeia Nature Reserve, with views of the mountains and century-old woods, around 40 mins from Bilbao and 35 mins from Vitoria-Gasteiz.  Covered in pastureland the Gorbeia mountain is home to sheep, horses, deer and ...

Hotel Gametxo, Ibarrangelu, Basque Country - Situated on a hill between the beaches of Laida and Laga, Gametxo offers a stunning views of the sea. Located within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, which is a designated World Heritage Area. Hotel Gametxo is divided into 2 buildings of traditional Basque architectural style. The ample, ...

Hotel Hesperia Bilbao, Bilbao, Basque Country - The new Hotel Hesperia Bilbao opened its doors in September 2005. Situated opposite the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum, this hotel have 151 rooms, all fully equipped, and a spacious restaurant with cafeteria. The project includes the construction of several convention rooms which makes this hotel the ...

Hotel Hesperia Donosti, San Sebastian-Donostia, Basque Country - The 4 star Hesperia Donosti is a brand new hotel and provides guests with uncompromising levels of service and facilities. Hotel Hesperia Donosti is located only 1 km from the popular La Concha beach, whilst the city centre is close enough, and small enough, to explore entirely on foot. Come and ...

Hotel High Tech Tamarises, Las Arenas-Getxo, Basque Country - Situated in Getxo, this 3-star hotel is conveniently located overlooking the sea, close to the marina with its restaurants and waterside cafes, and is close to the Transporter Bridge. In the common areas guests enjoy free wifi access and an internet corner. There is also an excellent restaurant ...

Hotel Iturregi, Getaria, Basque Country - Luxurious rural hotel located in an area of natural beauty, surrounded by vineyards with breathtaking views of the Raton de Getaria. The hotel, dedicated to the enjoyment of nature, offers peace and tranquility. Each room has a different view of the picturesque surroundings, a special place to ...

Hotel Jaizkibel, Hondarribia, Basque Country - Located in a residential area of Hondarribia, the modern 4 star Jaizkibel Hotel is protected by a large garden with centennial trees. It is situated 5 minutes walking distance from the Old Quarter and 200 metres from the sea. A new concept in Hotels where silence and quality get together to offer ...

Hotel Katxi, Morga, Basque Country - This distinctive rural hotel is located in the region of Urdaibai, declared a World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve. The regional architectural style has been respected in the construction of this building. The hotel boasts quality fittings, warm customer service and comfortable facilities. ...

Hotel Kresala Talasoterapia, Deba, Basque Country - Situated right on the Deba Beach, the hotel sits on the banks where the river meets the sea and is located approximately 45 minutes from San Sebastian and Bilbao. The well-appointed hotel offers fully-equipped rooms, a restaurant and cafeteria with sea views and a lounge with a terrace right on ...

Hotel La Casa del Patron, Murgia, Basque Country - The 2 star Hotel La Casa del Patron is located in Murgia, just 15 minutes from Vitoria and 35 from Bilbao, in an elegant building dating from the early 1900s with rustic charm that has been completely refurbished. The hotel has 14 rooms fully-equipped with television, telephone, heating, air ...

Hotel Loiu, Loiu, Basque Country - The charming hotel is situated in Loiu, a small town on the outskirts of Bilbao, with breathtaking views of the picturesque surroundings. The cosy hotel offers a relaxing and tranquil ambience, where you can enjoy visiting the city of Bilbao but get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and ...

Hotel Lopez de Haro, Bilbao, Basque Country - Hotel located in the downtown , five minutes walking form the Guggenheim museum and next to the rest of city attractions. We have special services like pillow menus, free shoe-shine service and wi-fi connexion with ...

Hotel Los Arcos de Quejana, Basque Country - Set in a 17th Century old stone mansion house, converted and restored into a traditional restaurant and hotel, Los Arcos de Quejana is located in the picturesque town of Quejana (Basque: Kexaa), near the Monastery and Palace of the Quejanas, a privileged spot that enables admiring the natural ...

Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian-Donostia, Basque Country - From winter’s cider cellar dinners to September’s regattas, the elegant city of San Sebastian is devoted to the good life. Experience it in Belle Époque luxury at the 5 star Hotel Maria Cristina, A Westin Hotel, San Sebastian, just blocks from the beach and a short drive from the ...

Hotel Marques de Riscal, Elciego, Basque Country - Located in the Rioja wine region, this incomparable architectural masterpiece has become its designer’s second icon in Spain after Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum. Sweeping metallic surfaces mirror the landscape, creating a stunning contrast to the native sandstone. The luxurious interior ...

Hotel Matsa, Lezama, Basque Country - You will never forget the service you receive in the Hotel Matsa. It offers the perfect symbiosis between personal, family service and professionalism. This wonderful country hotel in a restored farmhouse in a fantastic rural setting has the great advantage of being very close to cities such as ...

Hotel Metrokua, Lekeitio, Basque Country - On the beachfront at Karraspio, this hotel affords beautiful views of the sea and is near the centre of Lekeitio. Hotel Metrokua has light, double rooms, all equipped with a double bed and directly accessible from the terrace. The hotel boasts some very special spots, including the solarium ...

Hotel Mundaka, Mundaka, Basque Country - Very close to Mundaka's beach, in the middle of the Unesco Biosphere Natural Reserve of Urdaibai, the hotel is friendly, warm and intimate: the staff and the way we treat our customers are our best qualities. Come visit us and you will have an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful ...

Hotel NH Aranzazu, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 4 star NH Aranzazu benefits from a privileged location next to the Ondarreta beach and a few metres away from the Playa de la Concha and the city’s historic district. The hotel is 800 m away from the city’s historic district and 20 minutes from the airport. There are 180 guestrooms ...

Hotel Obispo, Hondarribia, Basque Country - This former palace dating back to 14th-15th century is located in historic Hondarribia, enjoying views over the river Bidasoa and to France. The original style of the era has been preserved in each and every corner of the establishment. The living room and the gardened terrace are spaces that ...

Hotel Palacio de Oriol, Santurtzi, Basque Country - A beautiful palace built in 1902, nowadays declared one of the city’s historic monuments, hosts the spectacular 4-stars NH Palacio de Oriol Hotel. Located in a privileged point overlooking the Abra Bay, and not far from the centre of Bilbao, this elegant hotel has been carefully renovated ...

Hotel Palacio de Samaniego, Samaniego, Basque Country - Hotel Palacio de Samaniego is a lovingly restored old 17th century Bishop's Palace. It is situated in the quiet little town of Samaniego, at the heart of Rioja Alavesa, one of Spain's prime wine-producing areas. The owners are a young couple that between them boast a wealth of experience. ...

Hotel Palacio Urgoiti, Mungia, Basque Country - The 4 star Palacio Urgoiti is a 17th Century Palace located in the heart of a 9 hole Golf Pitch & Putt and dominating the nearby mountains. The Hotel is a beautiful 11 acre retreat located minutes away from Bilbao. The beaches of Plentzia and Bakio are only 15 minutes away where you can swim or ...

Hotel Petit Palace Arana, Bilbao, Basque Country - Housed in an 18th Century building, the hotel is located at the entrance of the historical part of the city, metres from Bilbao’s main tourist attractions and the city’s famous “pinxo” bars. Metro, Tram and Bus stops close to the hotel. Above all else, this hotel stands out ...

Hotel Saiaz Getaria, Getaria, Basque Country - The Saiaz Getaria is a lovingly restored old stone tower, a place that manages to be chic and traditional. This 15th Century Gothic house has been transformed as an elegant bed and breakfast. Hotel is ideally placed in the old part of the coastal village of ...

Hotel Sheraton Bilbao, Bilbao, Basque Country - Strategically located in the heart of the new business, leisure and cultural center of the city, the Sheraton Bilbao Hotel is set at the banks of the Nervion River and surrounded by the emblematic Guggenheim Museum, the brand-new Euskalduna Conference and Concert Hall and the Doña Casilda ...

Hotel Silken Amara Plaza, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The decor of the Amara Plazas 163 rooms includes these special touches of distinction that provide the welcoming and elegant ambience expected by visitors to San Sebastian-Donostia. Everything, from bathroom to pillows, has been designed with comfort and functionality in mind. Guests will also ...

Hotel Silken Indautxu, Bilbao, Basque Country - The hotel, recently renovated, takes its name from the traditional district of Indautxu in the heart of the city´s commercial and financial area. Only ten minutes on foot from the Guggenheim Museum, Euskalduna´s Conference Hall and other places of interest like the Fine Arts Museum, the ...

Hotel Tryp Orly, San Sebastian-Donostia, Basque Country - The 4 star Tryp Orly hotel is member of the prestigious Sol Melia chain. It is located in the heart of San Sebastian-Donostia, close to the Paseo de la Concha with a wonderful view of the bay. The Tryp Orly has of a total of 66 rooms, including 2 rooms especially adapted for the physically ...

Hotel Urturi Golf, Bernedo, Basque Country - This cosy, mountain hotel, situated amongst nature, is just 200 metres from the Urturi golf course and Izki Nature Reserve and a half an hours’ drive from Rioja, Vitoria and Logroño. The rooms have all been decorated in a personalised style and boast lovely views of the surroundings. ...

Hotel Usategieta, Oiartzun, Basque Country - Cosy hotel situated in the middle of nature, between Jaizkibel mountain and Aia National Park, surrounded by 90,000 m² of lawns, and located only a few kilometres from Hondarribia, San Sebastian and Biarritz. Large rooms are bathed in natural light, each one having its own individual ...

Hotel Villa de Laguardia, Laguardia, Basque Country - A grand hotel that indulges the traveller. The grand facade of this hotel, which offers a wine cellar thematic library and visits to renowned local ...

Hotel Villa Soro, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 4 star Villa Soro is a charming 25 bedroom hotel located in a renovated 19th Century palace which has been declared a Historical Heritage Building of San Sebastian Donostia. Hotel Villa Soro is located in the centre of San Sebastian, within a five minute walk of the Zurriola beach, the Kursaal ...

Hotel Zarautz, Zarautz, Basque Country - The 3 star Hotel Zarauz offers 76 confortable rooms. The bar-cafeteria can be found on the ground floor of the hotel and is directly accessible from the outside. Due to its strategic location, the cafeteria is a very popular meeting point for the guests. Zarautz is situated on the Basque Coast in ...

Hotels in Basque Country - The Basque Country spans both sides of the French-Spanish border. Gipuzkoa, Vizcaya y Alava provinces, with a population of 2,098,055 inhabitants make up the Spanish Basque Country which shares character and heritage with the French Basque Country (included in Pyrenees Atlantiques together ...

Martin Berasategui Restaurant, Lasarte-Oria, Basque Country - In this elegant restored residence, located in the heart of the countryside, guests will be amazed by Martin Berasategui’s imagination and brilliance. By combining typical Basque cuisine with regional and traditional products, he offers a wide range of novel recipes such as the superb ...

Miro Hotel, Bilbao, Basque Country - The 4 star Miro Hotel Bilbao, is centrally located in front of the Guggenheim Museum and one block away from Bilbao’s excellent Museo de Bellas Artes - this boutique hotel refurbished by Barcelona fashion designer Antonio Miro is relentlessly comfortable and daringly innovative. It’s ...

Mugaritz Restaurant, Basque Country - Andoni Luis Aduriz is often portrayed as the quiet man of Nueva Cocina. His food is less flamboyant than that of many modern Spanish chefs, and, ostensibly, he is less driven by new technology and kitchen science. But it is all a matter of degree. Aduriz spent two years studying the chemistry of ...

Oma Forest, Kortezubi, Basque Country - Oma Forest is located in the municipality of Kortezubi; this magical forest established a new relationship between nature and art. On painting hundreds of pine trees with colour and life, the artist Agustin Ibarrola has created an enormous canvas which visitors can rearrange at will by playing ...

Plazaola Train Green Route, Navarra and Basque Country - The Plazaola Green Route gives visitors the opportunity to get to know the beautiful countryside of the Larraun and Leitzaran valleys. Inaugurated in 2000, it connects the town of Mugiro in Navarre with Andoain in Guipúzcoa, following the now disappeared Plazaola railway line. The total ...

Puente Colgante, Bilbao, Basque Country - The Vizcaya Bridge (Bizkaiko Zubia in Basque, Puente de Vizcaya in Spanish), commonly named Puente Colgante is a transporter bridge that links the towns of Portugalete and Getxo in the Biscay province of Spain, crossing the mouth of the Nervion River, very near Bilbao. It is the world's oldest ...

Pyrenees Atlantiques - The Pyrenees Atlantiques offers the Pays Basque and the Bearn. The ancient divisions of Labourd, Basse Navarre and Soule, with a population of around 250.000, make up the French Basque Country (Pays Basque). In 1970, despite local attempts to get departmental status for the Basque Country, the ...

Quopiki Country House, Gopegi, Basque Country - Charming and pretty, well equipped rural cottage guest house at the foothills of Mount Gorbea, just a short drive from the cities Vitoria-Gasteiz and Bilbao. Ideal for outdoors enthusiasts with a whole host of things to do and see in the surrounding area. Located in the small village of Gopegui, ...

Restaurant Harria, Mungia, Basque Country - The 4 star Palacio Urgoiti is a 17th Century Palace located in the heart of a 9 hole Golf Pitch & Putt and dominating the nearby mountains. The Hotel is a beautiful 11 acre retreat located minutes away from Bilbao. The beaches of Plentzia and Bakio are only 15 minutes away. Like a lifesize ...

Restaurant Los Arcos de Quejana, Quejana, Basque Country - Set in a 17th Century old stone mansion house, converted and restored into a traditional restaurant and hotel, Los Arcos de Quejana is located in the picturesque town of Quejana (Basque: Kexaa), near the Monastery and Palace of the Quejanas, a privileged spot that enables admiring the natural ...

Restaurant Palacio de Samaniego, Samaniego, Basque Country - Hotel Palacio de Samaniego is a lovingly restored old 17th century Bishop's Palace. It is situated in the quiet little town of Samaniego, at the heart of Rioja Alavesa, one of Spain's prime wine-producing areas. The owners are a young couple that between them boast a wealth of experience. ...

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Basque Coast - San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is located near Machichaco cape between Bermeo and Bakio on a small peninsula connected to land only by a steep stone stairway, destroyed by the sea time after time, is the ancient hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. This is the first place that can be spotted when ...