The authentic atmosphere ofAïnhoa imbues its visitors with a great feeling of serenity. Constructed for the most part between the 16th and 18th centuries, the town's dwellings are absolutely superb to look at and remain in remarkably good condition. The church was built in the 18th century and underwent modifications several times until attaining its definitive layout in the 19th century.
Craftwork takes pride of place in Aïnhoa and reflects a vast array of Basque technical know-how.

Iraty Forest
This large mountain forest of 20,000 hectares straddles the border between Spain and France, 2,310 hectares of which is on the latter's side... This, the largest beech forest in Europe, was for many years inaccessible and a remarkable variety of wildlife was left to flourish within its confines.

The road leading up to the caves passes through a charming Basque Country landscape: a wooded valley of grazing sheep, red and green houses known as Arbéroue Valley.
Who would have imagined that such a wealth of prehistoric artefacts could be hidden in these hill caves?

San Sebastian looks out over La Concha Bay. Monte Igeldo stands at one end of the bay and offers a splendid panorama of the town. At the foot of the mount lie Torrepea Point and its famous 'Peine de los Vientos' sculptures by the celebrated Basque artist Eduardo Chillida. The point marks the start of the Ondarreta Beach, snug between the green hinterland and the Loro Peak. In the 18th century, Queen María Cristina chose to build her summer residence here: the Miramar Palace. The beautiful seafront of elegant balustrades and street lights follow the line of La Concha Beach and provide a marvellous backdrop to 'La Perla del Oceano' the former royal changing cubicle. Further along the shore stands the old Casino which has been converted into the town hall. This district of the town, between the sea and the Urumea River, is the oldest quarter and further along towards Monte Urgull lie the marina and the fishermen's quarter. A footpath leads up to the summit of Monte Urgull, the Mota Castle and its chapel of the Sacred Heart. Another path runs round the hill to the breakwaters.