Basque Country: A Proud, Unique Culture

The ancient, free-spirited land of the Basques straddles France and Spain. These proud, industrious and independent people occupy a small yet diverse region between the Atlantic coast and the mountains. Insulated from outsiders for much of their history, Basques are united by unique traditions including the fast-paced sport of jai alai, men s gastronomic clubs, and their bewildering language — one of Europe s oldest. Subscribe at http://goo.gl/8iBEnS for weekly updates on more European destinations. To learn about Rick Steves European tour packages, including Basque Country of Spain & France in 8 Days, visit http://tours.ricksteves.com/tours. For more information on the Rick Steves Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit http://www.ricksteves.com.