Spain’s Most Underrated Region? 4 Days in Basque Country & La Rioja

When it comes to visiting northern Spain, most people head straight to San Sebastián or Bilbao — and rightfully so, they’re extraordinary 🇪🇸 But on this spring trip with my sister, we wanted to explore Spain a little more. This video takes you beyond the cities and into the Basque countryside and the La Rioja wine region. Across four days, we hiked between vineyards, cycled old railway routes, soaked in natural hot springs, wandered quaint towns, and lingered over long lunches paired with local Rioja wines. It was the kind of trip that reminds you why travelling slowly is always worth it. Whether you’re planning your first trip to northern Spain or looking to explore beyond the main cities, I hope this helps inspire your next trip. And by the way, this is the group tour we did: https://shorturl.at/mx2fB (not sponsored, just a tour I really enjoyed!) Stick around for more travel, foodie guides, and London life by subscribing to my channel 💛 – socials – Read my Substack: https://tinyurl.com/SonderEditions IG @jesslouiseellis TT @jesslouiseellis – for partnerships – [email protected] — recommended Bilbao and San Sebastián activities — *🍽️ The Original Bilbao Food Tour 🔗 https://gyg.me/YcINx2ap *🖼️ Guggenheim: Art explained by Artists 🔗 https://gyg.me/HFTdHuiE *🍷 La Rioja Wineries Day Trip 🔗 https://gyg.me/B2Zau9Yi *🌮 San Sebastian: Pintxos and Wine Tour 🔗 https://gyg.me/ECVeUlUK *🛥️ San Sebastian: Panoramic Catamaran Tour 🔗 https://gyg.me/ykZ37YG3 *🏡 San Sebastián: Traditional Cider House 🔗 https://gyg.me/IAABV1ny – my favourite travel essentials – *Shop them here https://amzn.to/3YT4c6T – chapters – 0:00 intro 0:50 day one – winery walk & wine tasting 03:28 day two – cycling & hot springs 05:30 day three – Laguardia lagoons & Haro 7:43 day four – Zumaia coastline & San Sebastián ______________________ Disclaimer: Some of the links are affiliate links, marked with a '*'. This means that if you click on the link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission from the retailer at no extra cost to you. This does not influence my opinions or recommendations, so thanks for supporting my work.