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Basque Country landmarks -
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What a shame that terrorist activities of a few Basque Separatists have given a rather bad name to this marvelous region and its wonderful inhabitants.
Euskadi - as the Basque Region is known locally - is home to the provinces of Vizcaya, Guipúzcoa, and Álava.
In the north of Spain, overlooking the Cantabrian Sea, it occupies the eastern part of the Cantabrian Mountains - between the Pyrenees and the Valley of the Nervión.
Vitoria is the region´s capital city - located in the province of Álava.
Other main cities include Bilbao - capital of Vizcaya - and the cosmopolitan San Sebastian - capital of Gupúzcoa.
A relatively mountainous region, it also possesses a superb coastline, unspoilt by tourism.
With its glorious historical background and rich heritage, you´ll find some of Spain´s most beautiful castles.
In 1997, Frank Gehry´s impressive Guggenheim Museum was opened in Bilbao - really placing the city on the map.
Whether you prefer to play golf, surf, watch a bullfight, ride horses in the countryside, laze on a beach or concentrate on culture ... the Basque Country can accommodate you.
And the cuisine is absolutely magnificent!
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