Ecotourism and sustainability in Basque Country
Maybe you are not an avid adventurer and prefer, on the contrary, to dedicate yourself to ecotourism. No problem. Rural tourism will allow you to reach the soul of this land, know its traditions and interact with nature in all its essence.
One of the most popular activities in this area is bird watching; that in the Basque Country it can be done in different places, although the most renowned of all is the Urdaibai estuary, a large wetland that is a Biosphere Reserve and an oasis for birds. Other areas to be highlighted for birding are the Izki or Gorbeia Natural Parks.
We go to the coast. There are some of the most spectacular spaces in this region, such as San Juan de Gaztelugatxe or the cliffs of Flysch, silent witnesses of the passage of time, which leave us in their formations many clues about the origin of the planet.
But, in addition, the coast is also the setting for many activities. You can do boat trips or practice active tourism activities. On its beaches, canoeing, SUP or surfing. In fact, it is said that the waves of the Basque Country are among the best in the world. Are you coming to check it?