As I drove away from the pristine shores of Barcelona through a downpour, I figured my trip to Spain had already peaked. What was even waiting for me to the northwest, in Basque Country? Hell, what ...

The South of France needs no introduction. It is famous for glitz and glamour, yachts and the French Riviera. It is France's more casual Southwestern coast, however, that is the sleeper hit. The ...

Basque culture rules in this south-west region of France, where visitors can also enjoy superb beaches and unique cuisine, says Chris Folley The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When ...

WRITER Helen Ochyra headed to beautiful Bilbao for a short city break, all planned to suit a 48-hour trip. See how you can immerse yourself in world-class art, tasty bites and lazy days on the beach ...

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As Spain is no stranger to droves of tourists over the summer, the best way to avoid the crush is to venture off the beaten path and explore areas you haven't heard of. Spain's lush, northern coast is ...

Sun-kissed beaches watched over by a statue of Christ on a hill? A funicular railway running up a mountain with breathtaking views? A lively scene of dining revelry? No, it’s not Rio de Janeiro. You ...

I'd love to visit Spain, but I'm looking for a more beach/relaxing vacation this time. No cities. Even San Sebastian but it seemed too city-ish for me. I'm trying to escape, a little, but still have ...

From its pintxos to phantom beaches, San Sebastian is one of the best city breaks Europe has to offer San Sebastian Girl on a skateboard, San Sebastian. Traditional women’s headdresses at the San ...

Just outside the resort, we visited a museum/sculpture garden of the late Basque artist Eduardo Chillida. His massive pieces of iron and granite dot the grounds. That night we joined in the local ...