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Another one is Arzula Illoa – a handmade soft mild cheese made with cow’s milk also but has a bit oily taste. The Basque country is home to Idiazabal cheese – raw sheep’s milk cheese with a hard and smooth crust with an intense aroma and high calcium content. It comes with smoke and creamy flavors. Rent a car and organize a roadtrip. This is our favorite option. Motorways and roads in Spain are generally safe. Smaller roads provide fantastic scenery. On the negative side, building a good itinerary can be very time-consuming. Below you can find 3 great itineraries, almost ready to use, to enjoy an itinerary that covers most highlights shown on this article. For a more authentic and entertaining experience, I recommend visiting one of the Taverns or Bars (they can also be called Sidrerias.) There, you’ll get a taste of cider beverages and witness the process of pouring and drinking it. And the first thing that you need to remember is that contrary to a popular belief that north Spain is always wet and cold, in reality its climate is ideal for visiting the area in any season of the year. It just depends on what you are looking to do on your trip. In Asturias and around the Bay of Biscay, Llanesis one of the best places to stay f or a beach holiday in northern Spain. The coastline consists of a beautiful mix of beaches, green meadows, cliffs and sparkling turquoise sea. Hike or gobybike to beaches such as Playa de Toró, Playa de la Ballota, Playa de Torimbia and the unique beach of Gulpiyuri . There are also some great opportunities for paddle surfingalong this coast. In the evenings you can stroll around the atmospheric Old Town of Llanes, eating and drinking in the traditional cider houses!

The city of Santander, located in a beautiful bay, is an ideal destination for a family holiday in northern Spain. There are several child-friendly beaches to choose from. Visit the peninsula of Magdalena with its Palace and zoo and have a picnic on the grass under the pine trees. In the evening, try the trendy tapas bars on the side streets of Paseo de Pereda. Take a ferry to Somo and hike along the pilgrim route of Camino del Norte with the family. A great experience for the kids is at the Nature Park of Cabárceno.Similar to being on safari, they have 150 animals from 5 different continents living in a huge area, separated naturally by cliffs.

Cambados. When you reach the Rías Baixas in Galicia, make a stop in Cambados, the albariño capital of Spain. Beautiful stone buildings and architecture, cobbled streets, delicious Galician food, and of course, excellent white wine of the local albariño grape. If you´re up for a lively Spanish fiesta, come for a visit the first weekend of August for the famous Albariño Wine Festival. A winery visit in the area is also not a bad idea. As for hotels, if you tell me more about your budget and preferences, I’ll be happy to build an itinerary for you and help you choose the right accommodation.

The northern coast of Spain is absolutely gorgeous, and it has one of the most unique beaches in the entire country. Playa de las Catedrales in Lugo, Galicia is considered one of the best beaches in Spain, so you must include it in your travel plans. The sparkling crown jewel of Catalonia, the region's vibrant capital boasts an alluring seaside setting, fabulous Modernist architecture, and a delightful medieval quarter. So the main museum here is the Peace Museum (Foru Plaza, 1). In addition to it, there is also the regional museum Euskal HerriaMuseoa (Allende Salazar Kalea, 5) which tells in an interactive form about the Basque Country, the Basque people, its traditions, and culture. The Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología has an exceptional archaeology collection, ranging from Paleolithic-era artifacts to Roman antiquities. Two other museums are dedicated to contemporary art: the Centro Botín and the Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria. We loved Casa Rural Ozollo for clean rooms, budget-friendly prices, and the most magical view over the delta. But there are many more guest houses in other towns along the river, see them all here. Guernica – Museum of the World and Ceramic Reproduction of PicassoAmong other highlights – Sanctuary of Covadonga, Lakes of Covadonga, San Vicente town, Sidra Crespo winery near Lastres. When the festival crowds leave town, it's worth exploring the attractions of Pamplona, especially the Casco Viejo. Partially enclosed by medieval ramparts, this warren of narrow cobblestone streets and elegant squares is brimming with historic monuments: the Gothic and Neoclassical cathedral; the 16th-century citadel built by King Felipe II; the Plaza del Castillo, where locals hang out at sidewalk cafés; and the opulent Baroque town hall. C1 (#20), C2 (#21), C3 (#22), C4 (#24), C5 (#25), C6 (#26), C7 (#26), C8 (#27), C9 (#28), C10 (#29), C11 (#30) Spring and fall have similar temperatures, always around 20°C, so this may be the best season for excursions, visits to national parks and farms, hiking and city tours. Visitors can soak up the city's ambience by strolling the bustling La Rambla boulevard, stopping at the colorful La Boqueria covered marketplace, getting lost in the narrow pedestrian streets of the Barri Gòtic, admiring the whimsical Gaudí monuments, and basking in the sun on sandy beaches.