A breathtaking sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and the rocky coastline near Biarritz, setting the tone for a private Basque journey.

Travel Diaries – Les Carnets de Route

Local guides to the
Basque Country

Local guides to the
Basque Country

Practical guides to the Basque Country's most visited places - written by a local who takes people there every week.

Journeys are stories from real trips with my guests. Guides answer the questions people ask most - what to see, how to get there, what to eat, how to plan.

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: Everything You Need to Know

How to visit, when to go, how to book access - and how to combine it with a perfect lunch stop in Getaria.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe seen from the coastal path, Basque Country - private tour with The Basque Way
San Sebastien Old Town private visit with local guide

San Sebastián Day Guide

A Day in San Sebastián: Everything You Need to Know Accroche : Where to go, what to eat, which pintxos bars are worth it - and how to make the most of one day in one of Europe's best food cities.

Day Trips from San Sebastián: The Best Excursions

Getaria, Gaztelugatxe, the French Basque villages, Rioja, Bilbao - a local guide to the best day trips from San Sebastián and how to plan them.

San Sebastián and La Concha bay from Monte Igueldo - day trips from San Sebastián with The Basque Way
Bilbao Guggenheim and Nervión river, Basque Country - day trips from Bilbao with The Basque Way

Day Trips from Bilbao: The Best Excursions

Getaria, Gaztelugatxe, the French Basque villages, Rioja, Bilbao - a local guide to the best day trips from San Sebastián and how to plan them.

Day Trips from Biarritz: The Best Excursions

San Sebastián, Espelette, Ainhoa, Getaria, Bilbao and the Rioja - the best day trips from Biarritz, written by a local guide based in the city.

Espelette village hall at sunset, French Basque Country - day trips from Biarritz with The Basque Way

Day Trips from Bilbao: The Best Excursions

Getaria, Gaztelugatxe, the French Basque villages, Rioja, Bilbao - a local guide to the best day trips from San Sebastián and how to plan them.

Bilbao Guggenheim and Nervión river, Basque Country - day trips from Bilbao with The Basque Way
Bilbao Guggenheim and Nervión river, Basque Country - day trips from Bilbao with The Basque Way

Day Trips from Biarritz: The Best Excursions

San Sebastián, Espelette, Ainhoa, Getaria, Bilbao and the Rioja - the best day trips from Biarritz, written by a local guide based in the city.

Espelette village hall at sunset, French Basque Country - day trips from Biarritz with The Basque Way
Espelette village hall at sunset, French Basque Country - day trips from Biarritz with The Basque Way
Bilbao Guggenheim and Nervión river, Basque Country - day trips from Bilbao with The Basque Way
Bilbao Guggenheim and Nervión river, Basque Country - day trips from Bilbao with The Basque Way

Day Trips from Bilbao: The Best Excursions

Getaria, Gaztelugatxe, the French Basque villages, Rioja, Bilbao - a local guide to the best day trips from San Sebastián and how to plan them.

Day Trips from Biarritz: The Best Excursions

San Sebastián, Espelette, Ainhoa, Getaria, Bilbao and the Rioja - the best day trips from Biarritz, written by a local guide based in the city.

Espelette village hall at sunset, French Basque Country - day trips from Biarritz with The Basque Way
Espelette village hall at sunset, French Basque Country - day trips from Biarritz with The Basque Way