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.

Mar 4, 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 …

Jan 20, 2025 · The Basque Country (País Vasco in Spanish or Euskadi in Basque) is a fascinating region of Spain with distinct ethnic composition, unique culture, and language.

Jul 21, 2021 · The Basque People: Language, Culture, and Enduring Identity in the Pyrenees The Basque people—who call themselves Euskaldunak, meaning “speakers of Euskara”—represent one …

Oct 21, 2025 · Both Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz will offer a prime viewpoint for 2026’s solar eclipse, but for many, it is the Basque Country’s world-class gastronomy, from fine dining to pintxos—the Basque ...

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

2 days ago · Basque Country and Rioja Valley in Spain Northern Spain feels entirely different from Andalucía in the south. In the Basque country, identity runs deep—older than Spain itself, older than …

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

Jul 20, 2025 · Today, Basque Country is one of the most prosperous regions of Spain, having produced global brands such as Iberdrola and BBVA. Not everybody living in this region is Basque, but more …