Vacation in the Basque country for a wet and wild holiday in France
March 29, 2010 // 1 CommentThe Basque Coast offers myriad water sports and other adrenaline-packed adventures
Surfing holidays, scuba treks and other vacations centered around water sports usually call to mind Southern California, Hawaii or Australia. But you can find all the aquatic adventures you can handle and still vacation in Europe, by planning a trip to the French Basque Country. You’ll find this offbeat and inspired choice in southwest France on the rugged Atlantic coast, near the border with Spain. The region is a series of delicious contradictions: part French and part Spanish, a seaside mecca and a mountain paradise, a region of France and yet a distinct culture with its own language and cuisine.
The rugged Basque coast promises excitement in every wave, yet in a relaxed surrounding perfect for a weekend getaway or longer trip. A vacation in the Basque Country is a delightful change of pace for lovers of surfing, scuba diving, boating and sport fishing. But the French Basque Country also offers many other opportunities for outdoor fun such as mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking the region’s many beautiful nature trails. All levels of difficulty are accommodated, so it’s possible to enjoy a a day wandering the Basque mountains without being a champion hiker or biker. History and architecture buffs will love the historic monuments, picturesque seaside towns, vineyards and much more. The cuisine of the French Basque region has its own gastronomic history, taking its cues from both French and Spanish cuilinary traditions, and from the abundance of delicious, fresh local seafood. The bold flavors of Basque regional fare definitely add spice to a vacation in the Basque Country.
Staying in the French Basque Country can take many forms. For those wishing to stay right on the Basque coast, there are a number of guest houses just steps from shore offering the perfect base of operations for the water sport enthusiast, or for those who simply want to enjoy the beach and ocean views. Accommodations can be found in campsites, or in four star hotels, some with swimming pools, jacuzzis and unforgettable mountain views.If you’d rather use the local waters to relax rather than to get your heart pumping, there are some excellent thalassotherapy spas along the Basque coast, with healing and massage treatments all based on the sea.
On your next surfing safari or scuba trip, why not experience some interesting culture too, and vacation in the Basque Country. It’s a European holiday, with some extra adventure thrown in.
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