National GeographicAug 16, 2026Want to Join a Wine Harvest? This Spanish Hotel Can Get You Amid the VinesA former family mansion on Spain’s Biscay coast invites guests to discover the region’s favourite wine and take part in harvest rituals.11 things in this storyIgartza Monument ComplexPlaceTour a 17th-century mill and join a talo workshop.ElsewherePalacio Arriluce HotelHotelGetxo, SpainFormer family mansion with stone turrets and stained glass.DelaunayRestaurantGetxo, SpainServes modern takes on classic Basque dishes.Bodegas ItsasmendiPlaceBiscay, SpainOffers harvest tours for txakoli wine production.Algorta’s Old PortNeighborhoodGetxo, SpainQuaint fishing village with whitewashed houses.Bar ArrantzaleRestaurantGetxo, SpainServes anchovies atop slices of baguette.EkorlegiPlaceBakio, SpainOrganic vegetable farm with Buddha's hand lemons.Bilbao Food SafariPlaceGetxo, SpainOffers guided tours of seasonal produce.Sagardoa RoutePlaceBiscay, SpainRoute crossing the region for cider houses.Cheese Tasting and Interpretation CentreMuseumIdiazabal, SpainLearn about the history of Idiazabal cheese.GaztañaditxuloPlaceIdiazabal, SpainFactory to see the cheese-making process.Read the full piece at National Geographic →
