Founded in 1908, Benegas is one of the Basque Country’s most iconic and enduring establishments. The company was first set up as a men’s hair salon and perfumery with a notable British style, offering the most innovative French and English items of the time. Soon, Benegas […]
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Beyond experiencing culture in museums, galleries, and the urban landscape, Gipuzkoa invites visitors to step inside the numerous artists’ workshops that open their doors to the public. These spaces offer the opportunity to witness the creative process up close and explore the working methods used to […]
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Getting its start in 1976 in Gipuzkoa, the New Basque Cuisine movement —deeply inspired by the principles of French Nouvelle Cuisine— transformed the Basque Country’s gastronomic landscape through three key pillars: reviving forgotten recipes and dishes; championing the authenticity of ingredients through market cooking and seasonal […]
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There are places that aren’t simply visited — they are lived. The Basque Country is one of them. Its character —both untamed and refined— invites exploration with open senses and an open heart. Amid this landscape of harmonious contrasts, where ancient traditions coexist with subtle modernity, […]
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Nestled among the rolling hills between Biarritz and San Sebastián, in the village of Urrugne, lies Machoenïa — an estate of singular beauty that has transformed its historical legacy and natural surroundings into the ideal stage for high-level corporate events. Encircled by gardens, meadows, and the […]
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Much has been said about the idea of luxury. More than twenty years ago, in a prologue I wrote, I argued that one of the keys to understanding the concept lies in attaining what we lack. The greatest luxury is not necessarily material in nature: it […]
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Just thirty minutes from San Sebastián, the Goierri region stretches silently amongst the mountains — a land that holds within it the deepest essence of the Basque Country. Its name, which in Basque means “Highlands,” holds much more than a geography — it embodies an intimate […]
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Located inside the five-star Nobu Hotel of San Sebastián, the Nobu restaurant offers a dining experience defined by subtlety, precision, and an impeccable sense of hospitality — all framed by the serene, luminous views of La Concha Bay. Every detail —from the understated atmosphere to the […]
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