This was the bridge that I really wanted to try after seeing it online. Incredible engineering…read morewhich uses pullies to transport vehicles and people across the water. I have used it several times already. It is not only a tourist spot but also saves me ~20 minutes every time to get to this part of town without needing to drive around.

This was one bridge that I had to see while in Bilbao. The transporting part of the bridge was…read moreworking fine, but I was a bit too late to walk on top of the bridge. I'm sure the views would have been spectacular. Designated as a UNESCO heritage site, it is one of the few remaining examples of such marvelous late 19th century engineering. There are displays of similar bridges from across the world, but this is the prettiest one IMHO. The short ride across the river takes you to either Portugalete or Getxo; both are worthy of exploring. I ended up eating and drinking in both places! Getxo has a nice long historical promenade along the water. As for the ferry itself, it has space for cars and bikes in the middle, and passengers on both sides. Watching it move across the water was mesmerizing.

Between visiting the vineyards we stopped in this beautiful village. The main attraction being of…read morecourse the old castle and church on the hilltop. It's not a long walk from the Plaza Mayor (main square) where you can find plenty of free parking lots scattered throughout the village, but pretty steep at times, so it's a bit difficult with strollers and near impossible if you have a wheelchair (you could park close to the top though - but very limited spaces). The views from the top are amazing. Overlooking La Rioja....it's quite the sight. There are several buildings and ruins you can visit up here. And most amazingly it's free. The Clock Tower really stands out as well as the Torre Mayor. In the center there's the impressive church of Santa María la Mayor. You can walk around the church, so you will see most sights up here this way. You also can climb up to the watchtower. The valley views are amazing. But equally amazing is the architecture. Some still fully intact...some turned into ruins over the centuries. We were surprised that - on this wonderful sunny day - not many visitors were here. Besides us only another couple was on the site. Of course great for us, so we enjoyed this place almost for ourselves, but also a pity, that so many folks seem to miss out on this Castillo. It's a wonderful thing to visit besides all the vineyards. Highly recommended!

This is one of the most iconic bridges in San Sebastian. The history of this bridge dates back to…read more1893, when a temporary wooden walkway was built to allow direct access from the city center to the Estación del Norte, the bullring or the velodrome. The final bridge was inaugurated in 1905, the feast of San Sebastián. The bridge stands out for the four monumental obelisks, located at its ends, 18 meters high and crowned by beautiful sculptures and gold decorations. I walked past it going from downtown to the bus station, but many many people admire this bridge during walking tours of the city.

This is the largest cultural center of Pamplona located at the center of the city. It holds…read moreexhibitions, concerts and promotes several cultural activities. The concert room is modern and has about 1.000 places. It has a big courtyard in front with a glass bar and some monuments. If you are looking for some top cultural activity in Pamplona, take a look in the agenda of Baluarte.

Located in Bilbao's Old Town, Plaza Nueva has five different entrances. Once you reach the center,…read moreyou'll be surrounded by many pintxos bars, or as the locals call them, tabernas. Some of my favorites were: * Sorginsullo * Gure Tori * El Globo At the plaza, you will also find the Ikastola, the school where the Basque language is standardized and taught. We visited during Carnaval, so there was a huge tart, locals dressed in costumes, a stage with live bands, and even a play. Definitely worth the visit, and make sure to come hungry!

Built in 1821 the Plaza Nueva has the character of a hopping urban neighborhood. This is mostly due…read moreto the restaurants and bars that keep the atmosphere lively all day. Until 1890 when the new palace was built the Biscay government was housed here in the main building. The building is now the site of the Basque language Royal Academy. If you are visiting, take your time walking around the square checking the shops, but most importantly stop in at least a couple of pintxos bars, try a couple of pintxos and wash the down with some txakoli (Basque wine).

The Plaza de la Constitución, located in the old town of San Sebastián, occupies the heart of the…read morecity. It is where the most important and most important events of the city are celebrated, such as the traditional Tamborrada or the Santo Tomás Day fair. It is just 10 minutes from La Concha beach and is one of the places with the most history and greatest charm. The best pintxos bars in San Sebastián are located in its surroundings. The Plaza de la Constitución dates back to 1817 and the first thing that catches your attention when entering its premises are the arcades, their balconies and the numbering of the windows at the top. The reason for these numbers is that they were the boxes of the old bullring. If you ever purchased one of these apartments, you knew that the balconies were rented a few times a year to the public for them to watch the bull fights. Very interesting setup, but unique.

Within the centre of Parte Vieja (Old Town) is Constitución Square. Up until the forties, its…read morecentral building was San Sebastian's City Hall. We noticed the seal of San Sebastian above the Clock and the cafe tables at all corners within the square. The balconies of the aesthetically coloured buildings that line the Square bear numbers left over from its past when it was used as a bullring. Even if you owned an apartment here, the City retained rights to the balconies, which it could sell as box seats. Residents of course could peak over the shoulders of the paying customers.