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3-day route

Discovering the three capitals

To do by car

Home: San Sebastián

Finish: Vitoria-Gasteiz

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Go on a thrilling journey through time to discover the three Basque capitals: transport yourself to San Sebastián's Belle Époque, to Bilbao's industrial past, and to the Middle Ages and Napoleonic Wars in Vitoria-Gasteiz. This adventure is a fascinating experience, which will allow you to become intimately acquainted with each city's character. Come and discover the historic, cultural and culinary idiosyncrasies of each one.

Suitable for:

Friends

Children

Couple

Theme:

gastronomy

Things you will remember

The pride with which Bilbao looks back on its industrial past.
The incomparable beauty of La Concha bay.
The medieval streets of Vitoria's Historic Quarter.
The colours, flavours and textures of Basque cuisine.
Vizcaya Bridge, the pride of the Bilbao Ria.
The secrets which are hidden in the Santa Mar�a cathedral.
The pintxos you will sample in San Sebasti�n's Old Part.

Recommendations

Bilbao's Aste Nagusia (Big Week) festival, which takes place in August.
Tamborrada festival in San Sebasti�n, which takes place in January.
Las Fiestas de la Virgen Blanca, or Festival of the White Virgin, in Vitoria which is held in August.
Travel along the Bilbao Ria in a boat.
Travel around Vitoria's Green Belt by bicycle.
Relax in one of San Sebasti�n's spas.
Go shopping in any of the three capitals.

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