Spain
at your fingertips
Espainiara!
Camping on the Spanish border
From the Dorrondeguy campsite in Hendaye, Spain is within easy reach! It takes just a few minutes to cross the border and immerse yourself in a warm atmosphere where gastronomy, traditions and the art of living blend harmoniously.
Visiting Spain from the French Basque Country means discovering a rich and generous culture, from picturesque villages to major seaside resorts and exceptional cities. Whether you’re a fan of pintxos, sandy beaches, historical heritage or contemporary art, the Spanish Basque Country is sure to please.
The nearest towns, Irun and Fontarrabie, are just a few kilometers away. Irun, a dynamic border town, offers many leisure and cultural activities in the Basque Country. Here, you’ll discover important relics of its past, such as the 16th-century Santa Maria del Juncal church, the Baroque town hall and the Oiasso museum, which bears witness to the city’s Roman past. The Paseo Colon, one of the main avenues, is dotted with attractive boutiques and “pastelerias”, pastry shops where you can enjoy churros, cream puffs and madeleines…
Hondarribia
Fontarrabie: small fishing village 10 minutes from the campsite
Fontarrabie (Hondarribia in Basque) is not only one of the most picturesque villages in the Basque Country, but also boasts many fine restaurants and bars. This small fishing village, located just opposite Hendaye on the Spanish side of the Bidassoa, takes you back in time.
Getting there couldn’t be easier: take the maritime shuttle from theHendaye marina and enjoy a pleasant 15-minute crossing of the estuary.
Pass through the Porte de Santa Maria into Calle Mayor, one of the city’s busiest streets, with its arcades and 17th-century stately palaces. The fortified Alde Zaharra district invites you to stroll along its cobbled streets lined with historic buildings.
The Marina district, nestled between the walled city and the estuary, is lined with sublime traditional Basque houses with colorful shutters and balconies. This is where the city’s best restaurants and pintxo bars are concentrated. A gourmet stop-off is a must!
For the more sporty, a breathtaking view of the entire Txingudi bay awaits you from the summit of Jaizkibel.
donostia
The pearl
of Guipuscoa
Beach, pintxos & elegance
Camping near San Sebastian: a must-see seaside resort
Just 30 km from the border, San Sebastian (Donostia in Basque) is Spain’s most elegant seaside resort. Exploring coastal Spain inevitably involves visiting this exceptional city, often dubbed the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Sea”.
La Concha beach is the jewel in San Sebastian’s crown, acclaimed as one of Europe’s most beautiful urban beaches. Framed by the Urgull and Igueldo mountains, with the island of Santa Clara at the center of the bay, it offers an exceptional panorama. Its traditional blue-and-white canvas cabins lend it a picturesque charm.
San Sebastian is the world capital of gastronomy and tapas. In the old town (Parte Vieja), every bar boasts a counter full of culinary treasures: from traditional “gildas” to more elaborate pintxos, veritable mouthfuls of haute cuisine in miniature.
Don’t miss the Plaza de la Constitucion, a former bullfighting site whose numbered balconies bear witness to the past, the Santa Maria del Coro basilica and the San Telmo museum. For families, the Aquarium will delight young and old alike.
Climb aboard the retro funicular inaugurated in 1912 to reach the summit of Mount Igueldo: the panorama of the bay is simply breathtaking!
BilbAo
Bilbo
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Open-air art
Visit Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum
Capital of Vizcaya, Bilbao has become a major cultural destination thanks to its famous Guggenheim Museum. To discover contemporary Spain, you must visit this city, which combines age-old traditions with avant-garde architecture.
Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, inaugurated in 1997, is one ofarchitect Frank Gehry‘s major works. Conceived as a great sculpture in titanium, limestone and glass, the building blends perfectly with the banks of the River Nervion. Its organic, undulating silhouette changes appearance according to the angle of view and the reflections of the light.
Since its inauguration, the Guggenheim Bilbao and Jeff Koons’ outdoor floral statue Puppy have become international symbols of the city. Inside, discover works by the great masters of modern and contemporary art: Richard Serra, Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons, Eduardo Chillida…
Beyond the museum, Bilbao is well worth an in-depth visit. Stroll through the Casco Viejo, the old quarter with its picturesque streets lined with pintxo bars and boutiques. Stroll along the Nervion to appreciate the city’s modern architecture.
A privileged setting
for your vacation
