San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a bit of a mouthful! That’s the Spanish version. Strangely though, the Basque version, Gaztelugatxeko Doniene, is no more difficult on the tongue. Gaztelugatxe is a small islet off the Basque coast, not far from Bilbao,…
Guernica – Gernika – and the Museum of Peace
Many places around the world are known for the terrible things which have happened there. When you think of atrocities in Spain, most people immediately think of Guernica and it’s a place which is highly recommended if you want to…
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Getxo – A hidden gem on the Basque coast
If you are in Bilbao for a while and you get a sunny day, why not head down the Basque coast to Getxo, just 20 minutes outside of the city on the Metro. In our hotel we had picked up a touristy…
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The Painted Forest of Oma
This extraordinary sight in the North of Spain was originally blogged about in March 2013. According to their web page, the forest is closed for maintenance and re-painting, but it was scheduled to re-open in late 2021 so hopefully you…
