Northern Spain & Atlantic Coast

Mountains, Coastlines, Vineyards, and Historic Routes

From the Atlantic coastline of the Basque Country to mountain landscapes, river valleys, and vineyard regions inland, Northern Spain & Atlantic Coast contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, culture, and centuries of history. Trails such as the GR® 38 Wine & Fish Route reveal many of these environments, linking the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa with the fishing communities of the Bay of Biscay through a journey shaped by landscape, trade, and tradition, while Valderejo Natural Park, Gorbeia Natural Park, and Urkiola Natural Park showcase some of the region's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, forests, river valleys, coastline, vineyards, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of northern Spain for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the diversity of the region while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.