The wide-spread golden sandy beach of El Sardinero is one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Spain. The nearby Piquio gardens compliment the fabulous view of this area.

These caves are famous for their prehistoric paintings, and the name of the city comes from the name of Saint Julian. The best way to visit Gaztelugatxe is by car or on a tour. Game of Thrones fans will love this half or full-day guided tour from Bilbao since it discovers the most spectacular filming locations from Season 7. Picos de Europa In the summer, the thermometer, as a rule, shows + 25º-30ºС (77F-86F,) and in the winter + 15°С (60F.) In the mountainous region of Picos de Europa, which lies at an altitude of more than 2,500 meters, the alpine climate reigns throughout the year. There you can see how the mountain peaks are always covered with snow.Also, some of the best tours through the north of Spain leave from the Lakes of Covadonga, so if you want to discover more about this incredible environment, you can do so. I recommend this excursion, which includes a visit to a vega, a dwelling where shepherds live during the summer to rest and make Gamoneu cheese, a famous product of this area.

Find the grid reference for the part of the map that you want to see and scroll down to the corresponding number in the list below to see a more detailed image of that part of the map. Pamplona owes its fame to the religious festival in July, the Fiesta de San Fermín, devoted to the patron saint of the Navarra province, San Fermín. Although the Fiesta de San Fermin begins with a Catholic Mass at the Chapel of San Fermín and includes a traditional procession, it is the Running of the Bulls (El Encierro) event during the festival that really put Pamplona on the tourist map. The legendary event draws thrill-seeking visitors from all over the world. If booking a tour, choose the one which also includes a visit to the caves and mountainous villages, like this private 11-hour long tour. There are beaches with white or bright yellow sand and those with shells and pebbles. It doesn’t matter what type of beach along the north coast we go to. Every single one of them captivates us so much that we are ready to run in the water despite the fact that it is early spring. After the rain on one day in FebruaryMany people are curious about northern Spain but don’t really know the destinations and what they offer. Northern Spain is an area of great contrasts, with the Mediterranean Sea in the east and the Atlantic Coast in the west. In the middle, you’ll find huge mountain ranges like the Pyrenees, the Cantabrian Mountains and in the south La Meseta, a high altitude plateau making up the heart of Spain. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is just over 20 miles from Bilbao, another must-see city in northern Spain. You can easily drive there or take this tour from Bilbao if you don’t have a car. The tour includes a stop at the historic city of Guernica, where the first Nazi air raid occurred. Another one is Arzula Illoa – a handmade soft mild cheese made with cow’s milk also but has a bit oily taste. The Basque country is home to Idiazabal cheese – raw sheep’s milk cheese with a hard and smooth crust with an intense aroma and high calcium content. It comes with smoke and creamy flavors. Today, a lot of people know it for the festival of San Fermin when fearless souls tend to get ahead of the herd of bulls running through the city streets (crazy!) When visiting Santillana del Mar, don’t forget to take comfortable shoes. This beautiful medieval village offers lots of walking.

Visit Santander for ancient architecture, interesting museums, amazing views of the city from above, and some of the best ice cream. Thanks to its location between the sea and mountains, northern Spain has a large selection of high-quality ingredients. Fish, shellfish, dairy, vegetables and meat is prepared in the best possible way. The gastronomy of northern Spain lies in the traditions, but also in the creativity and passion. This has lead to many places gaining recognition in the culinary world and many Michelin star chefs hail from northern Spain. There are numerous beaches, mountains, and cities in northern Spain’s four autonomous communities, so I recommend planning ahead. This way, you can make the most of your trip and see all the places that match your interests and preferences. There are several entrances to the park but the main one is on the N-134 highway, which connects the towns of Tudela and Arguedas. By the way, if you have time, I advise you to visit Tudela – a small town founded by Muslims in 802. The ancient white-marble buildings on the streets are interspersed with modern new buildings. And historic palaces rise among areas with urban landscapes.

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Lugo is one of the oldest cities in the Galicia region that became famous throughout the world for the city wall of the ancient Roman era, erected in the late III – early IV centuries BC. This is the oldest of the defensive walls in Spain. Its length is more than 2 km and width 6 meters. You can walk along the high ridge of this wall, admiring the views of the city. The city of Leon is the cradle of democracy and an important pilgrimage point on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Nowadays, it is a place with a rich history, many attractions, and the opportunity to get a good university education. Yes, of course, winters are not as warm as in the south but that does not mean that storms and strong winds are devastating the north of the country all day and night long. Old District (Casco Viejo) Great for tapas and to enjoy a lively atmosphere. The famous 7 calles (7 streets) and Plaza Nueva are where most tapas and pintxos bars concentrate. There is a flea market in Plaza Nueva on Sundays.

One of the top places to visit in northern Spain is Bardenas Reales Nature Park. This place is so incredibly unique with its lunar and Martian landscapes that you may wonder if you are still on the planet Earth. In fact, the scenery in the park is somewhat reminiscent of American Arizona. The Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología has an exceptional archaeology collection, ranging from Paleolithic-era artifacts to Roman antiquities. Two other museums are dedicated to contemporary art: the Centro Botín and the Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria.Recommended accommodation: Stay at Casona de La Paca, an old Asturian country house with a welcoming atmosphere. It’s surrounded by lush gardens filled with the typical vegetation of Asturias, so it’s a relaxing place to rest before continuing your trip.