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The Early Grape Harvest: Earlier Than Ever The climate is speeding up the wine clock: why the 2026 harvest marks a historical milestone. The vendimia—the traditional grape harvest for winemaking—is the defining moment of the viticultural cycle. For months, winegrowers tend to every vine, waiting for the fruit to hit the ideal balance among sugar, […]

TOP EVENTS AND WEEKEND PLANS SEPTEMBER 04 – 10 Back to Routine, Back to the Party: The Ultimate Basque Country Plans Here we go again! September is back, bringing that all-too-familiar crunch of alarm clocks, return to office desks, endless emails, and back-to-school routines. But let’s be real—just because summer vacation is winding down doesn’t

TOP EVENTS AND WEEKEND PLANS AUGUST 21-27 Peak Basque Summer: What’s On This Week Mid-August in Euskal Herria brings an electric, unforgettable gear shift. Now is the turn of Bilbao and its iconic Aste Nagusia, the festive pulse spreads like wildfire down the coastline and deep into the valleys of Bizkaia. Summer here isn’t just

What does San Sebastián’s Semana Grande (Big Week) taste like? As a national and international gourmet capital, gastronomy becomes the true thread running through the festivities. August is the month of the country’s major festivities, with many of its principal cities setting aside these summer dates to celebrate their grand festivals. One of the first

TOP EVENTS AND WEEKEND PLANS AUGUST 14-20 Peak Basque Summer: What’s On This Week Mid-August in Euskal Herria brings a electric, unforgettable gear shift. As Donostia reaches the grand finale of its iconic Aste Nagusia, the festive pulse spreads like wildfire down the coastline and deep into the valleys of Bizkaia and Álava. Summer here

TOP EVENTS AND WEEKEND PLANS AUGUST 07-13 ☀️ Hello August: The Countdowns Begins As August hits full swing, the summer energy across Euskal Herria hits an all-time high. We are officially in the deep end of festibalen garaia (festival season), where every coastal town, mountain village, and capital city comes alive with music, tradition, and

TOP EVENTS AND WEEKEND PLANS JULY 31- AUGUST 06 ☀️ Bye-Bye July, Hello August: The Countdowns Begin As July wraps up and we cross into August, the summer energy shifts into high gear. August in Euskal Herria isn’t just another month on the calendar—it is festibalen garaia (festival season) at its absolute peak. As July

TOP EVENTS AND WEEKEND PLANS JULY 24-30 Basque Summer in Full Swing There is summer, and then there is summer in the Basque Country. While much of Southern Europe sizzles under extreme heat, Euskal Herria enjoys a milder, coastal climate where lush green hills meet the roaring Atlantic. It’s a season defined by long daylight

What do the Sanfermines taste like? A festival that kicks off this season with full force, painting the north of the country in red and white.With the arrival of summer, life moves outdoors almost by instinct. Terraces fill up, schedules overflow with sunny plans, and indoor spaces empty out thanks to the warm weather. However,

TOP EVENTS AND WEEKEND PLANS JULY 17-23 Music Is In The Air   From the moment the July sun begins to warm the coastal towns, the region transforms into a massive, open-air celebration. One week you might find yourself on the sandy shores of San Sebastián listening to world-class jazz, and the next, you’ll be