Basque Country Spain in 5 Days - Euskadi With Family

We just spent 5 days as a family in Basque Country (Euskadi) which spans both Spain and France. We didn't really have an itinerary or use a travel guide, thats not really our style, but if you want some pointers then maybe you can use this as a "What to do in Basque Country travel guide" for you and your family. Some of the highlights that we saw were we had an amazing time visiting San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Bayonne, and Hondarribia. The food scene with pintxos, which are like tapas, is amazing, the countryside is beyond beautiful, and we really love the unique culture.
We fortunate enough to see an amazing festival in Hondaribbia, Subida Calle Mayor Alarde Hondarribia, which was a great way to finish off our trip to Euskadi.
If you're trying to figure out what to do in Basque Country, this travel video can definitely act as a guide and give you some ideas on what to do and what we enjoyed.
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[@raggedshoes2582]

I couldn't wait to share the Basque Country with my family. If it's not on your list...it should be. Hands down, one of my favorite places in the world.

[@hodeiertz2155]

Thank you guys for your amazing video about this special corner of the world and its amazing and unique culture. Congratulations from this tireless traveler who misses so much his homeland and who feels so touched after having seen it, making me feeling as if I was right there even I am so far. Eskerrik asko!

[@xh7385]

The causeway to Gaztelugatxe at the beginning! I was interested in the language and history of Basque, and had been there several years ago, spent holiday in Baquio and drove around the towns and villages in the vicinity. I was a great experience.

[@newmand7690]

the blood singing you know?:)))

[@vortextraxpell5542]

I'm portuguese and I used to drive trucks across Europe. Basque Country was one of the places I always glad and amazed to look by the window, the best views.

[@Paneo_Oficcial]

I am basque. Have been living in Norway for the last 4 years. I am crying with this. Thank you for the beautyful video

[@enekono]

Been basque living abroad, I absolutely love to see other people’s views on my culture and country. Well portrayed and great footage, (and of course, not been able to go back because of COVID) this video has made both happy and homesick in equal parts. Thank you for it.greatly appreciated. Ondo idili lagunak.

[@duniyoshi6]

Euskadi ba Espainia

[@anderarraa249]

It is interesting to watch our country with another point of view. Eskerrikasko (thank you)

[@TheAdventureBuddies]

This place looks beautiful! Never knew this existed! New subscribers here! Excited to see what 2020 brings you!

[@rosterking1]

Cursed comment!!!

[@BaerLanfried]

I’m in awe, what a beautiful video. I’m moving to the Basque Country soon and this video does a remarkable job at capturing it. Amazing mix of terrain, culture, and food.

[@Jonura]

Im basque. Beatiful video.... congratulations. Zorionakkkkk!!!!!!

[@michaeltipton526]

Hi guys, I am a 42-year-old man from Austin, Texas, and I just was accepted into an English teaching program in the Basque region. This video you created is amazingly stunning, gorgeous, beautifully produced, and fascinating. I am so extremely excited to be moving to this part of the world. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with me. I’m stoked🤙🌊

[@Ahkran1980]

Cheers and welcome!

[@elliot8234]

Good luck man how you doing?

[@marclarrea7330]

Wonderfully done. Brought a tear to my eye (I really love being Basque lol). You guys have a beautiful family. Thank you for the fabulous video of my cherished homeland 🥰

[@DanielThomasArgueta]

I'll travel to and explore the Basque country very soon. 🌎 🌍 🌏 ✈️ 💺

[@raggedshoes2582]

Daniel Argueta easily one of our favorite places in the world. You’re going to have a great time. Be sure and get ready to eat adventurously! How long will you be there for?

[@aitana7831]

I have Basque ancestry but my family has been in Peru for several generations so I’ve never had the chance to see Basque Country in person. I just have to say that I’m so thankful for this video because I never imagined how beautiful and how special Euskal Herria is. Now I definitely need to visit :)

[@amedaguirre2139]

Im a Puerto Rican Aguirre thats all I know.

[@ramirochavera2437]

here goes the "i have 5% basque" rant

[@unofficiallatinamericanist]

@@ramirochavera2437 Most Peruvians don’t even have that amount of Basque ancestry. Andalucian at most.

[@ibairementeria]

🤩💯

[@davidkhergiani6621]

There is something common between Basque language and (lazi) Georgian. greetings our bros. from Geo. :)

[@ramirochavera2437]

no there is not

[@Maryann110]

I’m in San Sebastián as I watch this. Beautiful job showcasing a piece of heaven. ❤️. Eskerrik asko.

[@zainulabdin1720]

😊

[@omarayala8427]

Wow came here to see where my last name originated from and to see that our cultures have some a few things in common. I’m from Mexico, Juchipila Zacatecas.

[@doreenvilla830]

Can't wait to visit the Basque country❤

[@felicetanka]

Their signage is in Basque and in Spanish.

[@mianaiz]

KZbin just recommended this video. I'm Basque, from Hondarribia of all places, currently living in the US. I got goosebumps the moment the flagbearer showed up as the tin whistles were playing in the background. Thank you for making such a beautiful video. Gora Ama Guadalupekoa! Mila esker!

[@aserher215]

Is so beautiful there, I'd love to visit one day, in Spanish we say "Pais Vasco" my father's grandmother was of Basque origin and migrated to Mexico in the late 1930s during the Spanish civil war.

[@mikellarrosa]

As a local i can say you that is a beautiful place!!! but it is because it rains a lot 😂 we are always cloudy here! Euskal eguzkia euskal herrira!! 😂🙏

[@ftlkh9608]

Baietz Bainan ura bizia da Tomatek eta beste landareek biziki preziatzen dute Toki idorrak eta erreak maite baldin baditutzu ,zoazi "Erriberarat",Nabarrako zolarat,han beltzatuko zira segur Estatistikak ba dira horri buruz Iparraldeko Bankan (eta berdin da Artikutzan edo Baztanen) 12 egunetarik 6 egun euri Biba gu Nik ere eguzkia maite dut hala ere Cheers from Nunbait Ahaha

[@unaisalbi3924]

Most of those shots are insanely beautiful, congratulations for your work.

[@jasenjahn]

Took a vacation to Spain for the first time because of this video. Northern Spain blew our mind. All of Spain blew our minds. Thank you

[@julian-1955]

I agree about northern Spain. I wasn't expecting how beautiful it was. Can't wait to return to explore more. ❤️

[@mike.garnham]

Kaixo. Lovely video. I love the Basque Country. Luckily I can be there in less than 4 hours from my sofa in west London. What make is the backpack? Happy travels and thanks again.

[@longliveavalon]

The land of my ancestors!✊✊

[@camilainsuasti8201]

My last name is Basque :)

[@longliveavalon]

@@camilainsuasti8201 Very ;)

[@smritiid3697]

Will love to be there someday. ❤

[@igorv1756]

And the capital of basque country? Why not?🤔 Its a joke...😑😒🤬

[@zukaairgun]

Amazing country, great content. The video production as well 👌 Yes, sir

[@ligerangry2621]

Now , I feel Basque !.... might I be Basque ? Mmm...... maybe I'm !!👋 🤔

[@zukaairgun]

Just a tip, never say "french part" or "Spanish part". My best friend is from Basque Country, they are prowd to not be considered spanish or french and hate when someone does that. In touristic places thats not a big issue, but yet... Great video, beautiful family trip 👍

[@robertomartinezalazar4095]

Sí, olvidaba que venís de Plutón y que no teníais nada que ver con España. Grotesco, te lo dice un catalán que aguanta lasmismas chorradas y mentiras de sus congéneres desde que nació. Y si hablamos de americanos, es eso pero por mil. Hay que tener paciencia.

[@jeevantauro4562]

Gracias ..Estupendo.. Recuerde unos dias que habia estado en estas lugares que tan bellas en el mundo!

[@JackieGarcia-w1v]

Hello from downunder! You have totally inspired me to visit the Basque Country thank you for sharing. May I ask the name of the hotel? I want to stay there with my family 😀 thank you!

[@houssem.khaled]

Thanks for sharing your trip and thoughts with us, great video! Loved the drone shots. I live in Barcelona and took some days off to explore the Basque country a few months ago. I was also genuinely surprised how green everything is compared to Catalonia which also sits in the North but facing the mediterranean and therefore not receiving as much rain. I went surfing for the first time in a great beach called Sopelana, made it to the interior of the country and its green mountains and stopped for pinxos at Bilbao and Donosti. I had such a great time I'm now considering moving there. What's next for you, guys? Where are you headed next?

[@johannakamstra-schickendan7380]

Lived for 23 years in Hendaye the best years of my life. Still go back to my friends there.

[@hardcandy8642]

Basque not spain.

[@neiss2]

The Basque Country is part of Spain, like it or not 😉 The day you have your “Basque” passport let me know.

[@frankmontague7544]

BAKED GOODS in FRANCE 💙 but I think I'm healthier in SPAIN ❤

[@nidalonso8692]

Amazing quality of content 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheWallaceReboot]

It looks like an amazing trip and an amazing area. SO beautiful there, wow!

[@raggedshoes2582]

It absolutely is amazing. The countryside and culture is just so unique to the rest of spain....and the food...another level.

[@TheWallaceReboot]

@@raggedshoes2582 100% on our list now!

[@VanessaL1211]

I just find out im 39 % Basque🧬 Viewing videos on KZbin I find this adorable beautiful video . Planing on traveling with my family . Exited it.

[@danelillo]

Obviously I understand that coastal places have such a charm and probably are easier to visit but, I think You missed the interior bit of the basque Country with the vineyards and even more little villages. Maybe next time :)

[@Tyler_Teacher]

Next level cinematography. Well done.

[@NN-cu3cw]

Hey! Wonderful video! Great camera shots! Loved it. But you missed Vitoria-Gasteiz; the capital and less known city but very beautiful too. Hope you had a wonderful time.

[@raggedshoes2582]

Darn, it’s always so tough to see everything. We’ll add it it to the list for next time!

[@danielstoica3624]

Superb video ❤

[@janetdescoteaux5338]

Hi! What town are the lush green hills located in the still picture you used for the video's cover photo?

[@longliveavalon]

By the way, what an amazing production you've made in this video! I just subscribed! Thank you!!

[@jaialai6629]

Thanks for sharing this. Wish you had gone to the Jai alai while there and put that in the video. Nevertheless, great video.

[@xh7385]

My landlady is local Basque people when i stayed in Baquio and explained to me ch is spelt tx in Basque area hence Pintxo in stead of pincho.

[@petrsupa2431]

My boyfriend is from Basque country and I had no idea how beautiful it truly is. Thank you so much for an amazing overview.

[@taiheart37]

I wonder how much is a small home or cottage?

[@benwootton]

Nicely filmed 👏

[@realdanrusso]

beautiful footage

[@gontzallekzeit2050]

Sehr schöne Bilder. Das Reisen mit der Familie finde ich klasse. Schade diese Flagg Spaniens am Ende, das Baskenland ist anders.

[@ugagichessmate6427]

would be nice to have price with everything

[@LiboltAdventures]

Wow this is great. Looks like a good trip. That green is breathtaking.

[@raggedshoes2582]

+Libolt Adventures it was a fantastic trip! Can’t stop thinking about the food!

[@LiboltAdventures]

@@raggedshoes2582 me everyday

[@TheLiebde]

Now everybody here is Basque🙄

[@joejoe4341]

Thank you for sharing

[@kurdishlion3292]

Her biji BASQUE 🤝❤️

[@julian-1955]

Absolutely stunning video. Good mix of video, stills, drone, close ups, fun shots, music, and excellent quality film of tge parade too. All round just makes, one want to visit, especially to try the pinxtos ! We caravanned in northern Spain in May 23. What a pleasant surprise. Just gorgeous.

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@Moneyaddthenmultiply]

Can’t wait.

[@tmalloydesign]

Great video! Just curious about the camera you use.

[@RyanJSchmitz]

I used the a7III in this video. Cheers!

[@leighganor2425]

Hi! how many nights you spent in each location? is there a blog maybe with a list of all the places and recommended restaurants? btw, it was filmed beautifully

[@daniellep2719]

beautifully produced video! We are hosting an exchange student from Basque country soon!

[@lemonsandlavender]

Hey guys I do a little videoing, I was wondering what camera you use, or phone?

[@sylviagonzales5524]

We just found out there is Basque in our ancestry. From the views I do not understand why my ancestors left such a beautiful country with such rich culture. I am thankful to find out more about the land, culture and food. Thank you since I cannot travel much anymore.

[@karenhitchens3563]

Thanks for sharing your adventures! Beautiful family!❤

[@OurNationalAdventure]

This is such a beautifully put together video. What an amazing area! Thank you for sharing.

[@raggedshoes2582]

+Our National Adventure it really is a great area of the world that people just don’t really seem to visit as often as it deserves. We’ve been mulling the idea of rving in the US, how long have you guys been on the road?

[@OurNationalAdventure]

@@raggedshoes2582 we have been exploring for a little over a year now ♡ all around the usa and into canada. Stay connected and ask any questions! We'd love to help if we can. :)

[@raggedshoes2582]

We will stay in touch for sure!

[@danielka1981]

can you please share the name of the nature reserve with hourses near Beyonn. will be wonderful to know. thank you

[@Mariano.Barria]

Fascinating! great job guys, thanks!

[@HasanBasri-ni8kc]

dont make this pretty videos horrable with natemare music.

[@florianfeuillet.]

thank you for this beautiful video. Can't wait to go there and discover the rich culture

[@newmand7690]

this sityation is very importan plase make many videos about basks

[@segunegu9879]

"it's so french the hotel"...so stupid

[@carolpool5583]

Excellent photography!

Un lugar para disfrutar

[@newmand7690]

gogo ras idzaxi ras laparakob aba ru gaige chemi ena

[@TicketsForFive]

And I think we found our next destination. 😮We have been leaning towards Spain, but always want to see family in France. This area would be perfect for both! BEAUTIFUL!

[@raggedshoes2582]

You should! It is just fantastic.

[@newmand7690]

please please many videos

[@newmand7690]

iam so haappy that i found this video

[@glennstanley2892]

Oso politxa. Mila esker

[@dalore02]

Butter and loads of butter

[@khannasrul6404]

What's the name of that green hilly countryside region?

[@newmand7690]

i feel small of my bloood

[@ЮрийИсаев-в1ф]

What hotel was it in the mountains?

[@amedaguirre2139]

I heard they say its necer too late

[@tinagreene2498]

Oh my so preciouse

[@muhammaddzulkarnain338]

No you not a country just a state in spain

[@iraultzabeitiagoitia5315]

Muhammad como sé le llama a Euskadi? PAIS VASCO.Sabes por q? NO. Muhammed. Sabes por q Euskadi y Navarra tienen Fueros,,tecaudan sus propios impuestos,las unicas Comunidades autonomas q lo hacen. Sabes q Euskadi es una NACIONALIDAD HISTORICA ? NO,NO LO SABES,Por q no tienes ni idea de la historia,cultura,idiomas de Euskadi y Navarra,es decir,Euskal Herria. Habla de lo q sabes,sí es q sabes de algo. Q es un país? No,no lo es,pero es una nacionalidad. Mira como define la Real Academia de la lengua Española,la palabra Nacionalidad. Nacionalidad: nombre femenino Condición y carácter peculiar de los pueblos y habitantes de una nación. Antzekoak: naturaleza 2. nombre femenino derecho Vínculo jurídico de una persona con un Estado, que le atribuye la condición de ciudadano de ese Estado en función del lugar en que ha nacido, de la nacionalidad de sus padres o del hecho de habérsele concedido la naturalización. Así q según la RAE,somos una nación o estado. FIN

[@iraultzabeitiagoitia5315]

Me parece q tu a clase vas a pasar el rato,lo q también te ocurre q te pasas de listo y no eres más q un bocazas ,q escribe una vaga y escueta opinión,sin profundizat en el tema,POR Q NO TIENES NI IDEA DEL TEMA. Así q un consejo y te lo doy gratis. De lo q no sé sabe. MEJOR NO OPINAR.

[@iraultzabeitiagoitia5315]

Y otra cosita,en España no hay estados,hay COMUNIDADES AUTONOMAS.

[@kramrle]

What time of the year did you visit Bilbo?

[@raggedshoes2582]

Early September.

[@ignacioheredia9599]

Sinceramente es una pena que, con lo bellos que se ven los paisajes en Euskadi a través de de vuestros video, es una lástima que no tenga muchos más visionados... Y si os ha gustado el País Vasco, la región de Asturias os va a estremecer.

[@basquebybike-MTBholidays]

Just amazing family!! Hope to see you soon!!

[@raggedshoes2582]

Thanks for showing me Basque Country last year and the tips this year! Family loved it.

[@ikerdelpalacio5160]

Too much of overrated, overpriced Gipuzkoa and too little of wonderful Biscay. Missing out on Plentzia/Barrika/Sopela and Urdaibai is unforgivable...

[@davidetoffoletto9981]

Is it true that the Basque people living in France is heavily oppressed by the French Government?

[@tovarich5778]

Maybe not so much nowadays, but they were after the French Revolution, moving thousands of people from the french Basque Land to other parts of France, just to loose their language and culture.But we are still alive!!! Euskalduna naiz eta harro nago!!! = I'm Basque and I'm proud of it !!!

[@davidetoffoletto9981]

@@tovarich5778 all my respect, I hope to come one day in the Basque Country, my company holds one of Its branch in Biarritz and I'm planning to get visit to my colleagues there

[@tovarich5778]

I'm from the Spanish part of the Basque Country. From the 40's to the last 70's of the XX century our language and our culture was forbbiden, basque names were forbbiden for children... The Spanish national-catholic goverment tried to aculturized our Country and our people, but we are still here, fighting for our soul as people.

[@belstar1128]

Not anymore.

[@zainulabdin1720]

​@@tovarich5778❤long live Basque country same like Scottish in UK😊

[@PepeEI]

Pinchos and tapas are very common in Spain, is a part of our culture, all around, thanks a lot to show one part of Spain, I can recommend you visit Santander, Galicia, Madrid, Andalucía, Levante.

[@mamensaldana3641]

Pepe , you know for good that the tapas and Spanish pinchos are not the same that basque pintxos

[@PepeEI]

@@mamensaldana3641 Why Mamen? You can find this kind of pinchos all around the Spain, maybe you can have a walk in the Austria's zone in Madrid, or old town in Coruña, or El Sardinero in Santander, or Santa Cruz in Sevilla, even in Santa Cruz you can take one pincho for free with all your beverages. The difference is the Basque Country has special rules,, they can keep the pintxos not covered. I'm from Deba, Guipuzkoa, I know the pintxos very well, my mother was from Sevilla, i've been many times there.

[@Es97Coqui]

I discovered I have Basque ancestry as a Puerto Rican by researching the history of a very traditional and cultural Puerto Rican food, bacalao, which translates to codfish in english. ¡Ah! There’s a very real feeling you get from uncovering where you come from to find out more about who you are. There is so much mystery in the history of all people of Latin America including the Caribbeans, we have a lot we should research about ourselves with us being white, black, and/or native Hispanics/Latinos.

[@jmrfnsc1446]

me too! Also found out i have indigenous cuban

[@raggedshoes2582]

That is so interesting!

[@arianam9977]

"Native Hispanics/Latinos" makes no sense, lol. You mean Native American. Native Hispanic people come from Spain (Hispania).

[@teemarie780]

I saw a lecture from Alex Collier and he briefly says that Basque country speaks an extraterrestrial language that has survived from the Lyrans from the Andromeda galaxy. Fascinating.

[@vascoespañol]

Truly fascinating dealer, Alex is smoking really good shit. Basque is related to iberian.

[@eb6195]

Aquitanian

[@burakozberk1700]

hi. thnx for sharing this video with us. ı will be ın basque ın 3 days. may i ask you where you met ponnies. we also want to meet them ın wild. thanks for your help bye

[@frawldog]

🇪🇸 👎

[@iraultzabeitiagoitia5315]

Ya esta el txntx de turno.

[@Miguel-vc6eq]

In the Spanish part of the map that's shown at the beginning, there appear two autonomous regions (or communities) highlighted, which are the Basque Country (Euskadi, the three western provinces) and Navarre (Navarra, the eastern one) and although in some areas of Navarra that are next to Euskadi some people speak Basque, it's a different region with its own name and, of course, it's not Euskadi.

[@iraultzabeitiagoitia5315]

Es euskal herria,sujeto cultural,no territorial. Otro dia,hablaremos de la transitoria cuarta

[@Miguel-vc6eq]

@@iraultzabeitiagoitia5315 Me parece bien TU OPINIÓN y no tengo nada que objetar. Pero una cosa es lo que nos gustaría que fuera y otra lo que verdaderamente es. Lo que ES Navarra con respecto a Euskadi, o Euskadi con respecto a Navarra, por suerte o por desgracia, no lo decidimos ni tú ni yo La disposición transitoria cuarta establece que han de ser LOS NAVARROS quienes decidan a través del Órgano Foral y un referéndum expresamente convocado al efecto si se incorporan al País Vasco. Eso aún no se ha producido y tampoco parece que vaya a suceder pronto, lo siento.

[@josuirazola865]

Lingua navarrorum llamaban al euskara los romanos

[@punchisclap]

1:35 Your explanation together with that map needs some correction: Basque country is an autonomous comunity (literal translation from Comunidad autonoma) made up by three provinces: Álava,Guipuzcoa and Vizcaya. To the east, there is a whole different Autonomous Comunity (which also has one province of the same name) and that is Navarra (only the north is culturally basque-like) . Then there is Iparralde, or the french Basque Country. All these together are Euskal Herria, the traditional culturally baque nation (nation as in one people and one culture). Geographycally and administratively is different to culturally ''Basque Country''

[@raggedshoes2582]

Thanks for the info! Always looking to learn more about the places we visit!

[@19Edurne]

You mean Euskadi is an autonomous community, not Basque Country (or Euskal Herria - "Basque People" in Euskera, the cultural entity consisting of Hegoalde - Euskadi + Navarra - and Iparralde). We say Pays Basque too in France when speaking of the French part of Euskal Herria and it's not autonomous in the least.

[@eneko4098]

You definitely don't know what Basque Country is...

[@arianam9977]

@@19Edurne No, "Basque Country" is perfectly correct. In Spanish it's "País Vasco" and in Basque it's "Euskadi", which both translates to "Basque Country" in English. The fact that another "Basque Country" exists in France doesn't make the above incorrect, lol. No one was talking about the French Basque Country.

[@19Edurne]

@@arianam9977 Euskadi is only the name of the autonomous part of Spanish Pais Vasco including Alava, Guipuzcoa and Vizcaia. It's not the whole Basque Country. To my knowledge, in Euskera, "Pais Vasco" translates as "Euskal Herria" (meaning "the people who speak Basque"), not "Euskadi". And Navarra is also part of Euskal Herria but not of Euskadi. Plus, the French part of Basque Country is not "another Basque Country"; to me, there's only one Basque Country divided in three parts, one of which is in France. So calling Euskadi "Basque Country" is a little bit incorrect in my view; it's reducing the whole to one part.

[@rachelehrenberg9231]

Beautiful cinematography bracket by two very immature people. Sorry but that is my opinion.

[@raggedshoes2582]

You sound miserable. Sorry but that is my opinion. Cheers.

[@goresk8869]

Basque language & culture oldest in Europe.....tell that to the Welsh & Lithuanians

[@flyiasf5668]

It really is old. It has been around, before the Roman period. Some people even suggest, that it is the first language of Europe, with prehistoric remnants.