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Getaria in the Spanish Basque Country: 5 must-sees

lead to the port. Here you can admire an image of Piety which dates from the 16th century. 4- The port of Getaria Like many coastal towns in the Basque Country, Getaria was once a fishing and whaling village. This town in the Spanish Basque Country can also boast of being the birthpla ...

10
June
2021

Basque Country: 5 good reasons to go to Guéthary

Basque character The third good reason to visit Guéthary or to stay there for the vacations is to immerse yourself in the atmosphere and culture of the Basque Country. One of the most typical places in the commune in this regard is the town hall square. This square is the heart of the village, ...

01
Mar
2023

Girls of Fire: how good is France 2's new historical series?

The story revolves around four women. The series "Daughters of Fire" takes place in the Basque Country in the early 17th century, during the reign of Henry IV. The plot revolves around Gratianne, a woman from a long line of healing abortionists, and her daughters. Gratianne has three very differen ...

24
Aug
2023

I Clean My Sea: a mobile application to track waste at sea

, in order to clean up the seas through a simple and pragmatic system. He also founded a social and solidarity economy company based in Bidart in the Basque Country. Thanks to the application, reporting waste in the oceans becomes as easy as taking a selfie! All ocean users (vacationers, boaters ...

23
Aug
2022

The Espelette Pepper Festival

A party that is full of excitement. The "Fête du piment" in Espelette is one of the most beautiful festivals in the Basque Country. This village, known as the capital of chili pepper, celebrates its AOP condiment every year in October. The festivities take place on the last weekend of October, un ...

16
Oct
2015

The most beautiful trips in Europe

meria. For those who want to see snow, Sierra Nevada or the Pyrenees. For forest lovers, Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia. For the finest palates, the Basque Country. As the Spanish poets used to say, Spain is a piece of Heaven on Earth. Italy Between green hills and stones that tell the story of ...

03
Dec
2022

Surf therapy: a method of physical and mental well-being.

turn to our primal conditions". Who is this method for? Contrary to what one might think when seeing surfers jumping into the water on the beaches of the Basque Country or Hawaii, water sports are not reserved for young people in good shape. Nowadays, surfing and other board sports such as stand-up ...

11
July
2023

Sport logging: a sport that brings the wood.

ompetitive woodcutting, the Basques are familiar with this type of competition. In fact, there is a local version of logging called "trontza" in the Basque Country. It is a Basque strength competition where participants have to cut logs as quickly as possible. 2- The loggers are true athletes. Do n ...

22
Aug
2023

Appetizer Platter: 5 Tips for Creating a Charcuterie and Cheese Board

ng on whether you prefer rosette de Lyon or figatellu, you can create a regional appetizer board, with typical specialties from the city of Lyon, the Basque Country, or Corsica... 2- Do not skimp on quality. In addition to the right amount, the quality of the ingredients is also important for making ...

04
Mar
2024