The
regions
cities
are
a
rich
mixture
of
tradition
and
modernism
and
each
has
its
own
unique
character.
Within
the
Basque
region
you
can
do
just
about
anything
including
play
golf,
surf,
go
to
a
bullfight,
ride
horses
in
open
countryside
or
even
laze
on
the
beach.
The
Basque
region
has
a
population
of
just
over
2.1
million
and
covers
7,261km.sq.
It
has
197km
of
coastline
and
19
principal
rivers.
The
average
annual
temperature
here
is
13.36º.
There
is
much
evidence
of
prehistoric
life
in
the
region
and
throughout
time,
it
has
played
a
major
historical
and
political
role
in
Spanish
history.
Throughout
the
Basque
Country
there
are
numerous
castles
and
other
defensive
constructions,
symbolising
the
conflicts
of
the
Middle
Ages.
Some
of
them
represent
the
most
beautiful
in
Spain.
The
region
is
the
proud
owner
of
the
oldest
transporter
bridge
in
the
world.
The
project
was
initially
started
in
1890
and
took
three
years
to
complete.
The
bridge,
known
as
Puente
Colgante
spans
the
river
at
Bilbao
and
since
being
built,
650
million
people
have
crossed
it.
The
views
from
the
top
of
the
bridge
are
spectacular
and
there
are
shops
selling
souvenirs.
The
upper
span
is
accessed
by
panoramic
lifts.
Just
20km
from
Bilbao
is
the
Castillo
Butron,
a
13th
century
castle
that
is
now
open
for
viewing.
The
dreamy
castle
has
been
restored
and
sits
amid
a
forested
park
of
more
than
500
trees
of
70
species.
The
castle
is
open
every
day
of
the
week
from
10.30am
-
8pm.
You
will
also
find
bars
and
restaurants
here
and
a
well
organised
tour
of
the
castle
with
multi-media
presentations,
depicting
castle
life.
The
province
of
Biscay
includes
the
municipality
of
Getxo. |
