In Basque, people call themselves the euskaldunak, singular euskaldun, formed from euskal- (i.e. "Basque (language)") and -dun (i.e. "one who has"); euskaldun literally means a Basque-speaker.

Jan 14, 2026 · Basque, member of a people who live in both Spain and France in areas bordering the Bay of Biscay and encompassing the western foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains.

Mar 22, 2025 · The Basque Country is one of Europe’s oldest and strongest cultures. It encompasses the region located in northern Spain, on the Bay of Biscay at the western end of the Pyrenees …

Today, many Basques and Basque-Americans have made names for themselves as farmers, ranchers, landscapers, lawyers, restaurateurs, public servants, and so much more.

Jan 14, 2025 · A comprehensive guide to Spain’s Basque Country region. What to see & do, when to visit, how long to spend, where to stay, and more!

Basque traditions occupy a prominent place in the collective imagination of this land of deep-rooted roots and a culture full of singularities. Discover them!

To travel in the Basque mountains of this great region is to touch the heart of the Basque Country, its customs, its gastronomy, its legends, its men and women with a powerful and generous character at …

Oct 24, 2019 · The Basque ethnic group comes from a region of southwest France and northwest Spain known to outsiders as Basque and to Basque people as Euskal Herria.

May 17, 2018 · In the American West there is a Basque ethnic network that, if far from absolute, provides a certain Basque clientele to Basque-owned businesses and tradespeople.

Explore the French Basque Country! Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on the French Basque Country.