Blog
01/09/2026
At Nekatur, the only association of rural accommodation in the Basque Country, we know that your holidays and getaways are very important to you. That is why booking one of our associated farmhouses, rural cottages or rural apartments comes with nothing but advantages. We will tell you why.
The best way to discover the Basque Country and Basque culture is to experience it from within. Spending a few days with local people allows you to discover our way of life, our customs, our gastronomy and our culture.
Staying in a rural setting is your best option, and Nekatur's associated rural accommodation gives you that opportunity. Our farmhouses, rural cottages and rural apartments are located in privileged surroundings that allow you to experience the most authentic and welcoming Basque Country.
Rural municipalities are the guardians of a traditional way of life: Basque, our millenary language; daily work connected to the sea and the land; the preservation of our customs; local products with which we prepare recipes passed down from generation to generation…
Every rural accommodation associated with Nekatur has its own history, and many of them have belonged to the same family for several generations. They are traditional farmhouses and family homes that have been renovated to adapt to current needs.
And the fact is that our rural accommodation forms part of the history of our villages, as they served as the basis of the family economy and several generations of the same family lived together in them. Nowadays, some rural accommodation still maintains its agricultural activity, allowing guests staying there to experience first-hand this way of life so closely linked to our identity.
They are charming rural accommodation with unique and typically Basque traditional architecture. They are part of the rural landscape, both on the coast and inland, and play a fundamental role in the life of the municipalities to which they belong.
If you are looking for accommodation with soul, history and tradition, visit the Nekatur website and book your holiday in rural accommodation in the Basque Country!
The hosts who run the rural accommodation associated with Nekatur will welcome you with open arms. Their hospitality and friendly approach will make you feel at home during your stay at their accommodation.
They will share their family history with you, the history of the house, and their knowledge of the surrounding area and much of the Basque Country.
They will make recommendations and suggest nearby plans and experiences adapted to different ages and tastes.
And, above all, they will help you throughout the booking process, answering your questions and informing you about all those matters that are key to making your holiday a unique experience. Do you know why? Because our hosts receive continuous training in customer service, regulations and sustainable good practices, among other topics. In short, because our hosts are professionals who know what they are doing.
All rural accommodation associated with Nekatur has its tourist licence number. This number is a registration endorsed by the Basque Government's Department of Tourism and certifies that the accommodation meets all the legal, safety and habitability requirements required by Basque regulations.
But at Nekatur we go further: the fact that a rural accommodation belongs to our association is synonymous with guaranteed quality, as our accommodation not only complies with the legal regulations of the Basque Government, but also with the requirements we impose at Nekatur.
In addition, we offer you security when booking. The Nekatur booking terms and conditions and the Nekatur cancellation conditions are clearly stated on our website, making it clear that transparency is one of our pillars.
At Nekatur, through our team of advisers, we offer the Nekareservas service. Thanks to this service, we make it easier for you to find the rural accommodation in the Basque Country associated with Nekatur that best suits your needs and requirements.
In addition, we offer you booking management at no additional cost and through the following channels:
When booking your holidays and getaways at one of the accommodation associated with Nekatur, you have access to discounts on:
And all of this thanks to the NekaDescuentos card, which is free of charge. This card is provided to you digitally or in person when you make your booking through Nekatur's central reservations service, or by requesting it at the accommodation.
Discover all the places, activities and experiences that you can enjoy at a reduced price or with a discount. Booking rural accommodation associated with Nekatur has benefits for you!
In addition, at Nekatur we have agreements with various groups and organisations so that you can also benefit from different discounts on your next stay at one of the accommodation establishments participating in the programme.
Here you can see the list of agreements we have at Nekatur so that you can enjoy discounts when making your booking.
Ask our team of advisers about the conditions for using the discounts available to members of these groups and which accommodation establishments are participating.
Idoia Ezkurdia is the manager of Nekatur, the association of rural accommodation in the Basque Country, an organisation that brings together farmhouses, rural cottages and rural apartments in this autonomous community. With extensive experience in the tourism sector, Idoia Ezkurdia has an in-depth knowledge of the advantages for you of booking your holiday in the Basque Country at a farmhouse, rural cottage or rural apartment associated with Nekatur. At Nekatur, she works to promote and increase the visibility of rural accommodation, promoting a model of sustainable tourism linked to the local surroundings.
Booking your holiday at Nekatur rural accommodation has many advantages for you! You will be able to enjoy a 100% Basque experience, discover our culture and traditions, sleep in charming accommodation, receive professional, friendly and personalised service thanks to the professionalism of our hosts, have every guarantee when making your booking, and access discounts on tourist attractions and experiences, among other benefits.
Because what you see is what you get! At Nekatur we are transparent, our booking terms and cancellation policies are clear, with no small print, and are available on our website. Avoid last-minute surprises and trust Nekatur, the only rural accommodation association in the Basque Country, which brings together more than 220 farmhouses, rural cottages and rural apartments.
Don't worry, the Nekatur reservations team will answer any questions you may have. You can contact us by telephone (943 32 70 90), by email (agroturismo@nekatur.net) or through the Nekatur contact form.
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