Northern Spain in 10 Days: Basque Country & Asturias

Check into your hotel and grab lunch at a local café. Take the metro to the city center for first impressions.

Explore the historic medieval quarter with narrow streets, plazas, and pintxo bars. Try local specialties at casual bars.

Marvel at Frank Gehry's iconic titanium-clad museum. The building is as much a masterpiece as the art inside.

Join locals for a 'txoko' evening—go from bar to bar, ordering small pintxos and cider. Expect chaos, fun, and full stomachs.

Take the metro to this upscale beach suburb. Walk along Las Villas area with mansions overlooking the coast.

Relax on this golden-sand beach with views of the Cantabrian Sea. Swim or just soak in the views.

Eat fresh fish at a beachfront restaurant. Try the 'percebes' (goose barnacles) if you're adventurous.

Pick up a rental car and drive 1.5 hours along the scenic coast to San Sebastián.

Settle into your hotel and wander Part Vieja (Old Town). Get lost in narrow streets lined with pintxo bars.

This famous street is packed with pintxo bars. Order 5-6 small plates and a local txakoli wine.

Start with txocolatada (hot chocolate) and sweet pastries at a local bakery.

One of Spain's most beautiful urban beaches. Walk the promenade, swim, or relax with sea views.

Take the old funicular to the hilltop for 360° views of the city and coastline.

San Sebastián has more Michelin stars per capita than anywhere in the world. Try a high-end pintxo experience.

Visit this stunning modern concert hall overlooking the beach. Walk to Zurriola beach on the east side.

Join a local chef for a pintxo-making class, or take a guided tour of the San Sebastián market.

Eat cider, grilled fish, and tortilla in an authentic Basque cider house.

30-min drive to this charming beach town right on the Spanish-French border.

Walk along the beach with views of France across the bay. Grab coffee at a beachfront café.

Head inland and south toward Oviedo (3.5-hour drive). Stop in small villages along the way.

Check into hotel in this historic university city. Rest and explore the charming center.

Visit this Gothic cathedral with its impressive cloister and nearby museum.

Get lost in medieval streets, visit plazas, and settle on a plaza for drinks.

Try this region's most famous dish—a hearty white bean stew with chorizo and morcilla.

1.5-hour drive south to this dramatic mountain park. Arrive at Cabrales village.

Stop in this small village famous for its blue cheese. Visit a local dairy and taste fresh Cabrales.

Join a guide for a moderate 4-hour hike through alpine meadows with stunning views of jagged peaks.

Head back to Oviedo. Soak in hot springs or relax at the hotel.

Enjoy regional mountain cuisine at a cozy local restaurant.

Visit UNESCO-listed pre-Romanesque buildings like Santa María del Naranco, unique to Asturias.

Coastal city 30 minutes away. Explore the beach and fishing port.

Walk along this working-class beach with character. Grab seafood at waterfront restaurants.

Eat at a traditional marisquería (seafood restaurant). Try the local cider.

Picturesque fishing village 1 hour further west. One of Asturias' prettiest towns.

Colorful fishing village with narrow streets cascading down to the harbor. Take photos, explore galleries.

Drive back (1 hour) and rest.

Try hearty Asturian mountain cuisine.

Drive the spectacular N-634 highway hugging the Asturian coast. Stop at viewpoints and small towns.

Historic harbor town on cliffs overlooking the sea. Wander narrow streets and enjoy sea views.

Eat fresh fish with sea views. Watch fishing boats come and go.

Drive another 2 hours to this mountain village in Picos de Europa.

Medieval village with stone tower houses. Walk across the Roman bridge and explore local shops.

Historic monastery 3 km outside town. Significant pilgrimage site on the Camino de Santiago.

Try local mountain specialties: roasted meats, cheese, and local brandy.

From Potes, drive 15 minutes to this stunning cable car station in a high valley.

Take the 800-meter cable car up to an incredible high altitude. 360° views of Picos de Europa.

Walk among the peaks. Even non-hikers can enjoy the easy paths with insane views.

Head back down. Eat at the cable car base café or in Fuente Dé.

1.5-hour drive to these glacial lakes in the mountains. Stunning alpine scenery.

Easy walks around two pristine lakes surrounded by jagged peaks and forests.

Drive back and rest.

Local specialties at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.

3-hour scenic drive. Take the mountain roads for views.

Charming Basque town famous for beans. Walk the old quarter and visit the black bean festival if timing permits.

Eat the region's signature dish at a local restaurant.

1.5-hour drive back to the coast.

Relax at Playa de la Concha or visit any missed sights.

One last amazing meal. Celebrate the best of Basque gastronomy.

Visit local markets for souvenirs: Basque wine, cider, cheese, or artisan products.

One final snack before heading to the airport.

Head to the airport or extend your stay.