Gaztañaditxulo, Idiazabal

National GeographicAug 16

A former family mansion on Spain’s Biscay coast invites guests to discover the region’s favourite wine and take part in harvest rituals.

Factory to see the cheese-making process.

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Cheese Tasting and Interpretation CentreMuseumLearn about the history of Idiazabal cheese.
GaztañaditxuloPlaceFactory to see the cheese-making process.
Elsewhere
Palacio 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.
Igartza Monument ComplexPlaceBeasain, SpainTour a 17th-century mill and join a talo workshop.

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