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10 things to do in Basque Country
New Year's Eve
December 31–January 1 • Event
Eating 12 grapes, wearing red coloured underwear and preparing a special cake is only a part of the incredible celebration in Spain
El Colacho
June 2, 2024 • Event
A man dressed as a devil jumps over the babies to cleanse them of the original sin
White Water Rafting
April–September • Activity
Depending on the season, the river changes its mood, and therefore white water rafting can be more or less extreme
Great Week in San Sebastián
August 10–17, 2024 • Event
Join one of the biggest festivals with fireworks and music in San Sebastian
Fiestas de La Blanca & Celedón, Vitoria-Gasteiz
August 4–August 9 • Event
If you see a figure with an umbrella coming down from a church on a rope—then you are in Basque Country!
Angulas (Baby Eels)
mid-November–December • Food
A traditional dish that resembles spaghetti at first glance
Gaztelugatxe
March–October • Activity
A small island connected to the mainland by a medieval bridge and 231 steps
Wheels and Waves in Biarritz
June 12–16, 2024 • Event
Moto and surf festival on the France’s southwestern Basque coast
