Northern Spain includes the areas of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country, Rioja and Navarra. In these regions you will find mountains, beaches, green grasslands and historic towns. For a taste of city life, visit Bilbao, a modern art hub where the Guggenheim Museum recently opened, the Museum of Fine Arts, as well as other museums and galleries. The Pyrenees mountains offer great opportunities for skiing and other winter sports, especially at Baqueira Beret. For a pleasant seaside escape, try San Sebastian, a small town with much history and beautiful beaches.
Sitting on the Pyrenees mountains, this luxury lodge is close to skiing during the winter and hiking during the summer at Baqueira Beret. Rustic yet elegant, this country resort offers satellite TV, Wi-Fi, heated floors and a minibar in each of its rooms and suites. Choose from four restaurants, including one that serves sushi. A holistic spa and jacuzzi await you after a challenging ski session. Inquire about spa and ski packages. La Pleta Hotel is open year-round.
La Pleta Hotel & Spa
Ctra de Baqueira a Beret
cota 1700, 25598
Baqueira Beret
Spain
011-34-973-645-550
lapleta.com
Bilbao, the largest city in Basque, is located near the Bay of Biscay. The contemporary Melia Bilbao hotel lies in the city center, close to shopping, restaurants and museums. Each quiet room and suite comes equipped with TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a minibar and telephones. Escape the city with the outdoor heated pool with views of the river, fitness center and sauna. Boat trips, wind surfing and sailing can be arranged with the concierge. Dine on Basque cuisine at the hotel's gourmet restaurant. The Guggenheim Museum and Museum of Fine Arts are within walking distance.
Melia Bilbao
29 Lehendakari Leizaola
Bilbao
Spain 48001
011-34-94-428-0000
melia-bilbao.com
Located in the seaside town of San Sebastian, this five-star hotel offers views of the Urumea River and manicured hotel gardens. Designed in a classically luxurious style, each room and suite is equipped with a minibar, Wi-Fi, marble bathrooms and satellite TV. The beach and the Old Quarters are a few steps away. Relax at the hotel's spa with one of the wellness packages. Dine at one of the hotel's three fine gourmet restaurants that serves Vietnamese cuisine and regional delights.
Hotel Maria Cristina - San Sebastian
4 Paseo Republica Argentina
San Sebastian
Spain 20004
011-34-943-437-600
starwoodhotels.com
