Basque Country

The Bilbao Effect: How One Museum Transformed a City’s Economy

Bilbao Effect

When the Guggenheim Museum opened in Bilbao in October 1997, urban planners and economists worldwide were watching. Would spending €100 million on a contemporary art museum really reverse decades of industrial decline? Could a single building catalyse comprehensive economic regeneration? Nearly three decades later, the answer is unambiguously yes – …

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Festivals in San Sebastián: Experience the Best of Basque Culture

Festivals in San Sebastián

San Sebastián’s festival calendar reveals something fundamental about the city’s character – this isn’t a destination where culture exists solely for tourists or heritage gets preserved in aspic. The festivals matter to locals, draw genuine participation and reflect living traditions that have evolved whilst maintaining their essential spirit. From the …

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Top 13 Things to Do in San Sebastián, Spain: Your 48-Hour City Guide

Things to do in San Sebastian Spain

San Sebastián has been pulling off this remarkable balancing act for over a century – maintaining Belle Époque elegance whilst remaining genuinely Basque, functioning as a sophisticated resort town without losing its soul, achieving world-class culinary status without becoming insufferable about it. The city sits on Spain’s northern coast just …

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Festivals in Spain in August 2025

Spain in August Sanlúcar de Barrameda Horse Races

Spain in August transforms into a festival hotspot, with celebrations filling streets across the country. La Tomatina brings thousands to Buñol for the world-famous tomato fight, whilst Sanlúcar de Barrameda’s beach horse races offer an elegant spectacle. From Madrid to small villages, August delivers Spain’s most dynamic festival atmosphere. Religious …

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Real Sociedad Stadium Tour: Visit the Reale Arena in San Sebastián

Real Sociedad Stadium Tours

Founded in 1909 in the Basque city of San Sebastián, Real Sociedad de Fútbol play their home games at the Reale Arena. Formerly known as Anoeta, the stadium hosted its first match in 1993, replacing the club’s previous venues at Ondarreta (1909-1913) and Atocha (1913-1993). As well as football games, …

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Best Music Festivals in Spain: From Contemporary to Classical (and Everything In Between)

Music Festivals in Spain

Most people reading this article will be looking for the biggest music festivals in Spain which feature some of the world’s most famous artists and bands. A wide range of musical genres can be encompassed in this section ranging from rock and electronic dance music to pop, hip-hop and more. …

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