Cristóbal Balenciaga, one of the most distinguished couturiers, was born in Getaria, and so was Juan Sebastián Elkano, the sailor who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe. In this small coastal town, now surrounded by extensive vineyards, part of the history that we know today […]
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In San Sebastián, the city of Michelin stars, two of them have been awarded to Amelia, the restaurant of the exclusive Villa Favorita Hotel. Located in the last original nineteenth-century villa of La Concha Bay, this accommodation option has 23 rooms (including three suites), of which […]
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Steve Varsano is the founder of The Jet Business, a high-flying -never better seen- brokerage based out of London that sells private jets. BASQUE LUXURY speaks with him about the past, present and future of the private jet industry, whose popularity has grown exponentially since the […]
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Spirit Experiences is a company specializing in organizing private sailing trips along the Basque coast. The outings can be half-day, full-day, and even several nights in length, as the ship they use, the Spirit, has three double cabins and two bathrooms. With a length of more […]
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Although the main factor that leads travelers to stay at the Akelaŕe Hotel of San Sebastián is its cuisine, recognized with three Michelin stars, its spa has also positioned the establishment as a leader in bodily wellbeing. Located on the first floor of the building and […]
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Irantzu is a fourth generation family-owned jewelry boutique located in the very center of San Sebastián, just a short distance from the famous Buen Pastor Cathedral, and it is also a leader for fine jewelry in the Basque Country. The establishment is the only dealer for […]
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The Palacio de Samaniego, built in the eighteenth century at the request of a clergyman, was owned by the Spanish National State before becoming a hotel. When Ariane de Rothschild discovered it in 2016, this building designated as a historical monument had not lost even an […]
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“The City of Wine” is how Marqués de Riscal is colloquially known. It is a luxury complex consisting of a five-star hotel designed by Frank Gehry, a Spa Vinothérapie® Caudalie, event rooms, a centennial winery, a shop, a cafeteria, a roast house, a wine bar, a […]
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