You only have to take a look at the figures to realize that the Basque Country is a must for all those who love being outdoors. More than 250 kilometers of coastline, 22% of the protected territory and peaks over 1500 meters high give us an idea of ​​the possible activities in nature in the Basque Country.

 

In the interior there are extensive forests of beech and oak trees in which there are a number of routes to explore on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. You have to choose, because in addition to the ten Greenways and the wide network of BTT centers of the Autonomous Community, you will find small trails and itineraries in all its Natural Parks: Aia, Valderejo, Aralar or Armañón are some examples. In total, more than 1,500 kilometers of routes to travel at will.

 

On the other hand, in many of these protected spaces you will also find walls where you can enjoy climbing, caves to explore through spelunking and gorges to descend canyoning. The Natural Parks of Urkiola and Aizkorri-Aratz have a varied offer for these activities in nature in the Basque Country. In the last one, besides, you will be able to practice paragliding.

Maybe you are not an avid adventurer and prefer, on the contrary, to dedicate yourself to ecotourism. No problem. Rural tourism will allow you to reach the soul of this land, know its traditions and interact with nature in all its essence.

 

One of the most popular activities in this area is bird watching; that in the Basque Country it can be done in different places, although the most renowned of all is the Urdaibai estuary, a large wetland that is a Biosphere Reserve and an oasis for birds. Other areas to be highlighted for birding are the Izki or Gorbeia Natural Parks.

 

We go to the coast. There are some of the most spectacular spaces in this region, such as San Juan de Gaztelugatxe or the cliffs of Flysch, silent witnesses of the passage of time, which leave us in their formations many clues about the origin of the planet.

 

But, in addition, the coast is also the setting for many activities. You can do boat trips or practice active tourism activities. On its beaches, canoeing, SUP or surfing. In fact, it is said that the waves of the Basque Country are among the best in the world. Are you coming to check it?