 Go to Southwestern France, or North East Spain
 Sunflower Landscapes of Basque Regions of Spain & France
by Philip CooperFrom the Sunflower Landscapes Series series. Many believe the Basque Country to be the home of Europe's oldest race and surviving language. This is the first guide to bring together walks and tours in this region of Spain and France, which runs east from Bilbao to Biarritz and takes in famous places like Pamplona and stages on the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela. The entire Basque coast is mostly very rugged, with many thriving fishing towns and villages, plus the added attraction of splendid beaches. Inland the countryside is more mountainous, with lush green countryside. Don't miss the award-winning Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago, the San Fermines fiestas at Iruña-Pamplona, or stunning coastal resorts like Donostia-San Sebastián and Biarritz. But most of all, explore the remote picture-postcard villages and lush mountainous countryside straddling both sides of the Pyrenees -- preferably on foot. Best months for walking: May to October Where to stay: it is a large area and the possibilities for places to stay are too numerous to mention here. A hire car is strongly recommended as this enables you to cover any of the walks described in the book - the total area covered would be too extensive to access from a single base. The book gives suggestions for accommodation and includes details of how to make advance reservations via the Internet. 8 car tours 32 main walks and 19 shorter walks for motorists  (7/05)
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