Just 20km south of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Spain’s attractions are tempting indeed. With its different culture and host of attractions, a journey into the southern part of the Basque Country is a must during the course of your holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Hondarribia or Fontarabie
Hondarribia is renowned for its tapas and night-life. This coastal town with an important fishing industry is adorned with colourful Basque-style houses with flower-filled balconies. Exploring Hondarribia is a delight! 
The old town, clinging to the side of a hill, is encircled by impressive 16C walls and dominated by Charles V’s château.
Sights of interest :
Parish church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Apple Tree
Charles V’s château
The aristocratic Egiluz mansion
The sanctuary of Guadalupe
San Sebastian
San Sebastian is 30 minutes from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Despite its impressive history, its French-influenced architecture and traditional Basque culture, San Sebastian is one of Spain’s most modern cities. An incredibly lively city, it is surrounded by superb landscapes and famous beaches. In its old quarter, you will discover the charms of its traditional houses and wonderful Basque cuisine. Nowadays, San Sebastian has developed into a leading cultural centre following the construction of the conference centre, the science museum and the Chillida-Leku museum.
Sights of interest :
the buen pastor-Artzain ona cathedral
The Santa Maria del Coro church
The science museum
Le naval museum
The Chillida-Leku museum
The Aquarium
Monte Igeldo
Bilbao
Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum, 1hr 30min from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Bilbao, the capital of the region of Vizcaya, has developed around the Nervion river, in a valley surrounded by mountains. Since the opening of the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao has transformed itself from a drab industrial town into a modern, dynamic city in the space of just a few years to such an extent that it can now be said to rival some of Europe’s major capitals.
Sights of interest :
The Begona basilica
The Santiago cathedral
Archaeological, ethnographic and history museum
The fine art museum
TheGuggenheim museum, with its unique architecture, designed by Frank O. Gehry.
