Cities

The 3 provincial capitals, Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria-Gasteiz, are very different from each other and the short distances between them allow us to visit the three in a few days.

Bilbao: the most avant-garde metropolis of Euskadi that has become a benchmark due to its urban redevelopment, transforming from an industrial city into a cultural and services capital. Along the River Nervión, the backbone of Bilbao, the visitor will discover a modern and impressive architecture, extraordinary projects signed by some of the world's most prestigious architects, whose most recognised icon is the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, designed by the Canadian Frank O. Ghery. In addition, its Old Town, known as the 7 Calles (7 Streets), allows you to admire the contrast between tradition and avant-garde, transporting us to the origins of this city.

San Sebastian: Donostia in Basque, but also known as the Bella Easo, is surrounded by three mountains and has three beaches. The most well-known, La Concha, is situated in the heart of the bay and has a singular promenade that takes us back to the 19th century thanks to the magnificent palaces and residences built by the gentry at that time and which give it a Belle Epoque feel. Cuisine is one of the strengths of San Sebastian, which is one of the cities in the world with the most Michelin stars, 18 stars in a radius of 25 kilometres. Not to mention the cider culture thanks to which we will be able to enjoy the unique tradition of the txotx.

Vitoria-Gasteiz: has an Old Quarter known as the “Almendra Medieval” (medieval almond), as it maintains the urban structure of that time intact and which was declared a Monumental Site in 1997. Strolling through it we can discover the history of the city with its civil and religious buildings, palaces, tower-houses, remains of the rampart or marvellous temples such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria, which was inspiration for Ken Follet in his novel, World Without End. The city also stands out for its large number of green spaces, highlighting its green ring, comprised of six large parks, that can be explored on foot or by bicycle and which helped it to be named European Green Capital in 2012.

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