San Sebastian: Location

Located on the northern coast of Spain, in the heart of the Basque country, and just 20 kilometers from the French boarder, San Sebastian lies within easy reach of several popular destinations. To the Southwest in Bilbao, the spectacular Guggenheim can be explored. To the Southeast one can venture over to Pamplona to experience the running of the bulls. To the East, over the Pyrenees Mountains, experience the French side of things in the small town of Biarritz where sports, culture, and history harmonize together in true French fashion.

In the eastern part of the Cantabrian Mountains lie the provinces of Alava,Guipuzcoa, and Vizcaya, which form the 3 provinces of the Basque country. The Basques themselves are a very ancient pre-Indo-European race and the origins of their language have baffled etymologists for centuries. The area managed to maintain a considerable degree of independence until the 19th century.

The small Basque country has a surprisingly large amount of bio-diversity in just 100 square kilometers. It is dominated in the North by seascapes and mountainous geography where fishing villages dot the coastline. The South features deep green carpet full of Mediterranean style vineyards.

Rural communities and urban cities coexist in harmony with one another. Bilbao the industrial monster of the North boasts one of the most important architectural masterpieces of the 20th century in the spectacular Guggenheim museum. This metropolitan area makes up the majority of the Bizkaia province and for centuries has dominated the economy of the area with its steel and wool industry.

San Sebastian is one of the most fashionable and popular Spanish seaside resorts made impressive with its spectacular views of La Concha Bay. Summers here are perfect for taking advantage of the warm sunny weather on the beach or relaxing to the tunes of the international Jazz Festival in mid-July.

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