Southern Europe: Basque Coast Route with Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, tailor-made by car

Maritime charm, natural beauty and the glamour of the French Atlantic coast, all accompanied by mouthwatering cuisine. Between the deep blue of the Cantabrian Sea and the lush green of the northern mountains, our route crosses through the heart of the Basque Country (Euskadi) to explore emblematic cities such as the industrial and avant-garde Bilbao or the beautiful and chic San Sebastián; wild beaches surrounded by steep cliffs and frequented by surfers from around the world; quaint fishing villages sheltering in the recesses of an rugged and hypnotic coastline and that amaze travellers with their ancestral customs; and the glamour of exquisite destinations on the French Atlantic coast such as Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz. The Basque Country rewards you with over 246 kilometres of coastline dotted with beautiful maritime towns such as Hondarribia, Zaraut, Zumaia, Lekeitio, Getaria and Bermeo; traditional hamlets next to the vineyards where Txakoli (the local white wine) is produced; unique natural environments such as the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, the beautiful forest of Oma or the Basque Coast Geopark; and places that nurture the spirit, such as Gernika-Lumo or the spectacular shrine of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Throughout the tour, you'll enjoy a road dotted with spectacular vantage points that command extraordinary views. The Basque Country is a land of monument-rich cities, a people proud of their culture and the cradle of one of the best cuisines in the world. It doesn't matter if you're sitting at a bar full of pintxos or dining at one of its famous Michelin-starred restaurants, it will always be a delectable culinary experience.