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The wild Atlantic, grand coastal and mountain landscapes, fishing villages, and avant-garde architecture characterize the land at the southern tip of the Bay of Biscay. The Trescher travel guide to the Basque Country takes you on a journey of discovery through one of the most unique regions in Europe.

The Basque language "Euskara" is probably the oldest living European language. The ancient Basque customs are also very much alive – whether it's traditional dance and song, poetry contests, or the running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona. Medieval churches and castles are complemented by futuristic buildings. The cultural metropolis of Bilbao and its Guggenheim Museum are almost synonymous. The cosmopolitan San Sebastián entices with its picturesque Concha Bay and Michelin stars for Basque cuisine. Especially the pintxos, Basque tapas, make a tour through the old town a must for food lovers. From Vitoria-Gasteiz, one can head to Rioja Alavesa, where spectacularly architected wineries celebrate wine. The wild and romantic rock island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe has been a tourist magnet since the fantasy series "Game of Thrones." The baroque Jesuit monastery of Loiola, at the birthplace of the order's founder Ignatius of Loyola, is also among the top ten attractions.

Surfers can enjoy the huge waves at Zarautz and Mundaka. Small sandy coves invite for swimming. Hiking through the karst mountains in the Urkiola Natural Park or the UNESCO World Heritage beech forests of Selva de Irati is on the agenda for nature enthusiasts. In the Geopark of the Basque Coast, one passes by bizarre rock formations. Not to forget the Camino de Santiago, which leads over the Pyrenees from the French Basque Country to the Spanish Basque Country.

The Trescher travel guide to the Basque Country describes all the sights of the Spanish autonomous community of the Basque Country, northern Navarre, and the French Basque Country. In addition to well-founded background information about the land and its people, their history, and more.