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18
Oct
2020
The paintings that decorate a sixteenth-century Dominican Convent and a cloister in Elizabethan style are among San Sebastián’s main cultural jewels
Posted On October 18, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

Basque society has always been very closely linked to its ancestors, and not only in a spiritual way but also socially and economically. Etymologically made up of the terms argizaia (wax) and ola (board), the word argizaiola refers to a wooden stand or base around which […]

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11
Oct
2020
Machoenïa: the estate in the French Basque Country where couples from New York, Tokyo, and Singapore come to wed
Posted On October 11, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

It is well known that the Basque Country has become a very popular wedding destination in recent years. Couples from all over the world choose to say “I do” in this idyllic region – a place that surprises guests with rich landscapes and unparalleled food. One […]

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6
Oct
2020
The most original corporate events are held under the sea
Posted On October 6, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

The surprise factor is key when organizing any event, and that was our goal last year when we presented the 2019 edition of BASQUE LUXURY MAGAZINE. That’s why we chose the most unique and original building for holding conferences in the Basque Country: the Aquarium of […]

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30
Sep
2020
Walking along the scaffolding in the Cathedral of Vitoria and other premium experiences in the Basque Country
Posted On September 30, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

From sports-related activities to food and culture, the Basque Country offers plenty of premium experiences to suit all tastes – activities which can be done throughout the entire region. Flying in a hot air balloon at the source of the Nervión River, a game of Basque […]

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24
Sep
2020
BASQUE LUXURY FIRM: REBORDINOS
Posted On September 24, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

Since its onset, cinema has always been present in the Basque Autonomous Community. El mayorazgo de Basterretxe (The Basterretxe Estate, 1929) and Edurne, modistilla de Bilbao (Edurne, Bilbao Dressmaker, 1924) are some of the most pioneering Basque films. But it was not until the 1960s or […]

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20
Sep
2020
The reasons why Coco Chanel chose the María Cristina Hotel of San Sebastián as a location for her fashion shows
Posted On September 20, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

The María Cristina hotel must have something special to have been chosen by Coco Chanel as the backdrop for her fashion shows after the First World War. The designer is considered one of the 100 most influential people of the last century, and was famous for […]

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15
Sep
2020
Do you know what city has a total of 18 Michelin Stars in a radius of 25 kilometers?
Posted On September 15, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

The prestigious British newspaper The Independent defines San Sebastián as “The Gastronomic Capital of Spain.” Travel+Leisure Magazine includes it amongst the “15 Best European Cities.” The Guardian and TripAdvisor have named La Concha “Europe’s Best Beach.” The magazine Family Traveler puts the city “amongst the best […]

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8
Sep
2020
The Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao gets ready for its extension, which is the brainchild of Norman Foster
Posted On September 8, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

In 2019, the decision about who would complete the extension of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum was made known, with Norman Foster and Luis María Uriarte having won the public bidding process. The project, called Agravitas, consists of an impressive floating gallery that measures 2,000 m2 […]

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