Baskland is of particular interest for its completely autoctonous culture, including a language of its own of quite mysterious origins. Its folklore is autotoctonous too, and you may even watch particular sports like the so-called Basqueball ("pelota vasca").
Today it is one of the most industrialized regions of
Spain. Despite of that there are still many areas of
almost untouched nature, notably the natural parks of
Valderejo, Urkiola, Urdaibai
and the magical landscapes along Guernica river.
It is a great region for hiking, riding, golf and all
sorts of mountain sports. Another attraction is the
steep Cantabrian coast, but don't forget to bring your
raincoat to protect yourself of the "txirimiri",
the typical very fine rain.
The Cities:
San Sebastian,
or Donastia.
The famous aristocratic beach resort of great reputation during last century still conserves its exclusive and cosmopolitan ambience. Its beautiful buildings and excellent beaches still today make it a privileged holiday destination.
Bilbao
Although the region's largest city is specially recognized as an important industrial and economic center, it conserves a beautiful historic quarter with the Gothic cathedral among its major attractions.
Vitoria-Gasteiz
The capital of Euskadi is worth a visit due to its well-preserved historical center and its active cultural life with several festivals of international importance.
K&S Overseas Properties also
deal with real estate on the French side of the Basque
country, in towns such as St Juan de Luz and Aianoha.
Property prices here are not cheap, as many holiday
homes are owned by the business people from Madrid,
who favour this region to spend their vacations.
However, the build is a very good quality and the
region has to be seen to be appreciated...no, you
do not get the very hot climate you expect on the
Southern Costas, although it is still mid to late
70's in the summer months and a pleasant 60 degrees
in the autumn.
