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Excursions, leisure activities and tours on the Costa Vasca - holidays at their best
Whether you are an active holidaymaker, boater or pleasure traveller - the Costa Vasca is a worthwhile destination for holidaymakers with a spirit of discovery. The coastal region in the Basque Country impresses with its fabulous natural wealth, enchanting beaches and bays, culturally rich towns, charming fishing villages and many leisure activities around the water.
Boat trips on the Costa Vasca are a real experience. This is partly due to the lively Atlantic Ocean, but mainly to the impressive panorama from there, which is made up of cliffs up to 300 metres high, the sometimes golden beaches and the green Cantabrian mountains. Surfing and sailing are the most popular water sports on the Costa Vasca.
Excursions on the Costa Vasca are almost always combined with a nature experience. Be it canyoning in the mountain gorges, snorkelling in the Cantabrian Sea or horse riding and hiking through ancient oak forests. The region pulls out all the stops to make tours and activities on the Costa Vasca as tranquil as possible.
Sightseeing and culture are very important on the Costa Vasca. This is mainly due to the coastal metropolis of Bilbao, which has developed into an insider tip for architecture, art and city tourism. The oldest suspension bridge, which connects Portugalete with Getxo and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a sensation.
San Sebastian is also a real coastal treasure on the Costa Vasca. The seaside resort is traditionally a centre of attraction for summer holidaymakers and those seeking relaxation. The beach and town form a magical backdrop, especially at the shell-shaped bay of La Concha.
Those travelling to the Costa Vasca and looking for adventure will find it in rafting, caving or bungee jumping. Climbers also have a large selection of challenging routes to choose from on the Costa Vasca, some with sea views. Horse riding, trekking and biking are also recommended leisure activities in the coastal area.
A popular tour on the Costa Vasca leads to the flysch formations. A geological attraction by the sea. Over millions of years, wind and water have shaped a fascinating landscape of sediments here that not only inspires archaeologists and geologists.
Here are some suggestions for excursions and tours on the Costa Vasca:
Category: Boat trips on the Costa Vasca
If you love water and wine, this private boat trip on the Costa Vasca is just the thing for you: on a luxury motorboat, you and up to 12 family members and friends as well as a skipper sail across the Ría de Bilbao, past sandy beaches, fishing harbours and shipyards and, after two hours of sightseeing on the boat, stop off at a winery. There they taste the typical wine of the Basque country, Txakoli, in a bodega.
Head for the cliffs of Galea on a sailing trip from Bilbao, passing the beautiful sandy beaches of Ereaga and Arrigunaga. A highlight of this boat trip on the Costa Vasca is the famous Vizcaya Bridge, which you reach upriver, while the upmarket neighbourhoods of Portugalete and Las Arenas pass you by.
Set course for the Atlantic and the magnificent coastline of the Basque Country on board a catamaran on the Costa Vasca or hire a small licence-free boat in one of the marine holiday resorts such as Hondarribia, Bilbao or Getxo to head for the most beautiful bays on the Costa Vasca on your own.
Category: Sports and active holidays on the Costa Vas ca
Alongside surfing, sailing is one of the most popular water sports on the Costa Vasca and you can also learn it on a sailing course there. The taster course lasts half a day and, in addition to the basics, teaches you the most important manoeuvres for setting sail and sailing out of the port of Bilbao.
Active holidaymakers have plenty to do on the Costa Vasca. Trail rides lead from the coast inland, hiking tours along the mountain paths. In the mountains there are climbing tours for beginners and advanced climbers. On the water, you can go canoeing or kayaking and also have fun on a jet ski or flyboard. And when diving or snorkelling, you can discover the sometimes colourful underwater world of the Atlantic.
Category: Sightseeing and culture on the Costa Vasca
A Segway tour through Bilbao is a pleasant way to explore the sights of this coastal city. You don't have to explore everything on foot, but glide through the streets at your own pace on these modern electric scooters.
You can also book a bike tour through Bilbao with a guide or opt for a tour on the hop-on hop-off bus. Tickets for the red double-decker bus are valid for 24 hours and you have the opportunity to plan your own route.
Food is an essential part of the culture of the Costa Vasca. When it comes to Michelin-starred cuisine, San Sebastian has the highest density. Wine tastings and tours where pintxos appetisers are served can be found in Bilbao, among other places.
Category: Adventure holidays on the Costa Vasca
The Basque Country is a land of secrets. On an exciting cave tour near Bilbao, you can immerse yourself in this fairytale land and explore the archaeology of these worlds hidden in the rock alongside an experienced guide.
Bungee jumping in the Basque Country produces thrills, fun and plenty of adrenalin. Anyone who has always wanted to fulfil this wish can take the jump of a lifetime between sea views and mountain scenery on the Costa Vasca.
Climbing, abseiling and swimming in white water - that's what canyoning in Etxebarria is all about. Safely equipped, you will get to know the wild and beautiful side of the Costa Vasca on this tour, swimming in rivers and climbing through gorges.
Tours and excursions on the Costa Vasca by off-road vehicle, buggy or quad promise a further adventure. Dense forests, green hills and tracks that are made for driving fun make this leisure activity on the Costa Vasca unforgettable.
Category: Holidays on the Costa Vasca by car / hire car
With its coastal road, fishing villages and the always magnificent viewpoints, the Costa Vasca is a beautiful area for day trips in a hire car. We recommend that you compile a list of places of interest before you set off and then let yourself be navigated. The routes are available via the free Google Maps navigation programme, among others.
So why not simply go on a discovery tour in a hire car.