Many Basque cities have celebrations during the year. The often celebrates their Saints or for others, old battle victories. But it’s different than a historical commemoration, and much more like days to have fun, drink beers, eat basque foods, and dance. Let’s have a small look on 2 towns, Irun and Donostia San Sebastian
One of the most famous polyphonic Basque choirs. Known and recognized all over the world, this choir of men sings in Basque to the delight of all. Powerful, light, sensitive, hard, their tones and timbre resound in churches and concert halls. If you want to know more about them, here is a french interview […]
From San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Spain) to Guethary (France), have a closer look on what is the Basque country around some culture, geography and history. To see the traduction of the description’s documentary, just click on the button below : Basque country by Cap Sud-Ouest More details : France3
Watch this beautiful video where you can see our magnificient Basque Country. Video made by Atlantic Drones, watch the link below the video : Made by Atlantic Drones.
International Surfing Association (ISA) choose Biarritz The city has indeed been choosen to host the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games. This announce brings the competition to Europe for the first time since 2008 ! The decision was held in Costa da Caparica, in Portugal. In May 2017, the 30th world’s best national surfing teams will […]
The pintxo (literally “thorn” or “spike”) is a small snack Typicaly eaten in bars, it’s a tradition from the northern of Spain and very popular in the Basque Country and Navarre. Usually eaten in bars or taverns it’s really a local culture. Their other name is “tapas”, but what make they different, it’s because they are […]
Makila or makhila is strictly speaking the traditional Basque walking stick In reality it is much more than this: it is a century-old badge of honor in villages across the Basque Country, a must have accessory of the master of the Basque house, a walking help in a region with a rugged terrain and, maybe […]
