31 days in Basque Country Itinerary

As one of the anchoring cities of the beautiful Basque Country, San Sebastián boasts a trendy, cosmopolitan vibe while still harboring a relaxed, coastal charm.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Historic Center of Hondarribia and Miramar Palace. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like San Telmo Museoa and Iglesia de San Vicente. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Sebastian - Donostia: Getaria (Cristobal Balenciaga Museum, Iglesia de San Salvador, &more), Hondarribia (Playa de Hondarribia & Higer Lighthouse) and Zumaia (Playa de Itzurun & Ermita de San Telmo). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Calle San Pedro, expand your understanding of the military at Castillo de la Mota, admire the striking features of Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro, and take in the views from Maria Kristina Zubia.

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Dubrovnik, Croatia to San Sebastian - Donostia is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, daily temperatures in San Sebastian - Donostia can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Agurain.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Santuario de Aranzazu and Necropolis de Argineta. Get outdoors at Nacedero del Urederra and Izki Golf. Get out of town with these interesting Agurain side-trips: Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel (in Onati), Iglesia de la Purisima Concepcion (in Elorrio) and Inguru Abentura (in Ermua).

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Traveling by car from San Sebastian - Donostia to Agurain takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from San Sebastian - Donostia in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Agurain, with lows of 5°C. You will leave for Portilla on the 5th (Sat).

Portilla is a municipality located in the province of Cuenca, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. Get some historical perspective at Salt Valley and Iglesia de Santa Maria de los Reyes. Bodegas Solar de Samaniego and Bodegas Valdemar are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portilla: Laguardia (Museo del Poplado de La Hoya, Bodegas Ysios, &more), Elciego (Bodegas Fos, Parroquia San Andres Apostol, &more) and Bodegas Jilaba (in Lapuebla de Labarca). And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Castillo de Portilla, learn about winemaking at Bodegas Ostatu S.L., and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church.

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You can drive from Agurain to Portilla in an hour. In May, daytime highs in Portilla are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Bilbao.

A city of stunning architectural and artistic heritage, Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervión River.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Catedral de Santiago and Food Tours. Visit Playa de Plentzia and Sopelana Beach for some beach relaxation. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bilbao: Valle de Carranza (Parque Natural Armanon & Cueva de Pozalagua), San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (in Bermeo) and Vitoria-Gasteiz (Room Escape Games, Anillo Verde, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Begona, step into the grandiose world of Castillo de Munatones Gaztelua, examine the collection at Itsasmuseum Bilbao, and make a trip to Plaza Moyua.

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Traveling by car from Portilla to Bilbao takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Portilla in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 13°C in Bilbao. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.