When planning Spanish vacations, prospective visitors to the Iberian peninsula should ask their travel representatives about Basque Country tourism. First and foremost, the Basque Region is arguably unlike any other in all of Europe. Neither French, nor Spanish, this land has a rich identity shrouded in a storied culture and history.

Tours through the Basque Region can take travelers from Barcelona to Bilbao. Art and architecture tours, specifically, begin in the Catalan region, in northeastern Spain. They highlight a broad spectrum of artistic talent such as Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Piccaso, and Antoni Gaudí. Basque Country tourism continues in Bilbao, where vacationers will be able to explore the Guggenheim Museum, widely considered a mecca for its spectacular architecture and art exhibits.

Basque Country Tourism: Singing and Cooking
Two other central components of Basque Country tourism are singing and cooking. The famous beach resort of San Sebastián, for example, allows visitors to sample and savor delicious meals created by of some of the world's best chefs. Moreover, an all-male choir sings songs suited for each course.

Basque-style cooking is famous for celebrating both centuries-old traditions and new influences. The cuisine is considered simple, unpretentious, fresh, and hearty. Fine wines from this region predate the Roman period and are considered some of the finest in Europe. Their tastes reflect a time-honored tradition which embodies a true spirit of the people and the regional grapes that are part of the Basque Country.

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