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10/07/2026
When planning a getaway or a holiday, you want to find accommodation where you will be well looked after, somewhere attractive, comfortable, well located and suited to your needs. If, on top of that, your rural accommodation allows you to enjoy activities and experiences that help you discover the Basque Country more closely, you couldn't ask for more. You've come to the perfect place: Nekatur's associated rural accommodations in the Basque Country are waiting for you!
Your hosts not only open the doors of their home to you, but also share their way of life, their knowledge and the hidden treasures of the surrounding area.
Being a shepherd for a day, enjoying a picnic among vineyards, taking a forest bathing session, or making natural cosmetics are just a few examples of what the Basque Country's farmhouse accommodations, rural cottages and rural apartments have to offer.
One of the reasons to choose the Basque Country for your holiday is the opportunity to experience the rural surroundings we offer and escape the pace of everyday life and its stresses.
Restoring balance and reconnecting with yourself has become one of the main goals when it comes to looking after your health. Waking up to birdsong, walking through the mountains, or watching the sunset from a terrace are simple pleasures that help reduce stress and restore your energy.
Several of Nekatur's associated rural accommodations offer exactly that, and they go one step further by providing wellness experiences: relaxing massages, treatments using natural products, outdoor yoga sessions and forest bathing, all set in natural surroundings surrounded by mountains and valleys or overlooking the sea, inviting you to enjoy the moment and forget about the clock.
Book one of the rural accommodations in the Basque Country that offers health and wellness experiences and turn your dream into reality. Can you imagine it?
For lovers of gastronomy, the Basque Country is one of Spain's leading culinary destinations. Staying in a farmhouse accommodation, rural cottage or rural apartment gives you the opportunity to discover our gastronomic culture in a much more authentic and personal way.
Several of Nekatur's associated rural accommodations offer breakfasts prepared with locally sourced produce or dinners made using traditional recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, allowing you to enjoy cuisine closely connected to the land and to the seasonal produce available throughout the year.
Enjoy wine tastings, visits to txakoli wineries, underground Rioja Alavesa wine cellars, or traditional cider houses. Many of these experiences also include tastings of products made on-site as well as products from local producers.
It is the perfect opportunity to discover where these products come from and learn about the work involved in producing cheese, wine, cider, txakoli, honey and artisan preserves.
Can you already picture yourself enjoying a picnic among vineyards or spending an afternoon with music in the background while tasting local products in the garden of your accommodation?
Book one of the rural accommodations in the Basque Country that offers food, wine and cider experiences and discover the true flavour of the Basque Country's rural surroundings.
Many of our rural accommodations are still working farms, where the land is cultivated and animals are cared for. Staying at one of our farmhouse accommodations is an opportunity to understand the importance of the primary sector, a key part of the Basque Country's rural environment.
Our hosts share their daily lives with you, showing you how they care for the animals, cultivate the land and produce artisan goods. Spending your holiday in the Basque Country means bringing people closer to rural life, while recognising the work of those who keep alive a traditional way of life closely linked to agriculture.
Take part in farming activities with your family, your partner or your group of friends, and discover first-hand what life on a baserri (traditional Basque farmhouse) is like. Feed our animals, collect eggs, plant a lettuce, learn how a beehive works, or experience what it is like to be a shepherd for a day... Make your holiday an unforgettable experience – the youngest members of the family will go home delighted!
Book one of the rural accommodations in the Basque Country that offers agricultural and farming experiences.
You're probably looking to combine relaxation with outdoor activities during your holiday, and the Basque Country is the perfect destination to combine sport and tourism, as our farmhouse accommodations, rural cottages and rural apartments provide the ideal base from which to explore trails, mountains, valleys and coastal landscapes.
Staying at rural accommodation in the Basque Country allows you to enjoy its rural surroundings while hiring bicycles and discovering mountain biking routes, going hiking or enjoying family walks, or exploring some of our most iconic mountain peaks. Best of all, these activities are suitable for different levels, so everyone can enjoy them.
Would you like to take part in an interpretive hiking route? With the help of specialist guides or informative panels, you'll learn how to read the landscape as you walk along the trails.
These routes allow you to discover everything that usually goes unnoticed: the geology that has shaped the landscape over millions of years, the characteristic flora of each woodland, the traces left by wildlife, or the history hidden behind an old mill or a hermitage.
You'll discover why beech and chestnut trees grow in certain areas, how to recognise different tree species, which birds soar above the mountains, and how people have lived alongside this natural environment for centuries.
Book one of the rural accommodations in the Basque Country that offers sports and active nature tourism activities. They are perfect activities for families, couples and groups of friends, combining sport, nature, culture and learning in a fun and engaging way!
Visiting the Basque Country at any time of year can become an unforgettable experience. Surprise your partner with a romantic getaway for a weekend, a bank holiday, or simply "because today is today", and take part in one of the workshops offered by the Basque Country's rural accommodations.
Staying in the Basque Country's rural surroundings gives you the opportunity to enjoy a few days together while sharing quality time taking part in a workshop.
Make natural cosmetics or a natural essence using flowers and plants found around our rural accommodations, then relax and enjoy everything that the Basque Country's rural accommodations have to offer when travelling as a couple.
Idoia Ezkurdia is the manager of Nekatur, the Association of Rural Accommodations in the Basque Country, an organisation that brings together farmhouse accommodations, rural cottages and rural apartments throughout the Basque Country. With extensive experience in the tourism sector, Idoia Ezkurdia has an in-depth knowledge of the activities and experiences offered by rural accommodations so that you can make the most of your visit to the Basque Country. At Nekatur, she works to promote and raise the profile of rural accommodation, encouraging a model of sustainable tourism that is closely connected to the local environment.
Yes. Many of our rural accommodations offer a wide range of activities and experiences to help you make the most of your stay in the Basque Country. Whether you are travelling as a couple, with your family or with a group of friends, there are options to suit everyone:
In many cases, the activities and experiences offered by our rural accommodations are exclusive to their guests. In other cases, rural accommodations in the Basque Country have agreements with one another so that guests staying at different properties can take part in the various activities available in the surrounding rural area. The best thing to do is ask when making your booking.
It depends. Some activities are free of charge for guests, while others are not. In the "Experiences" section of the Nekatur website, you can view and book the activities offered by rural accommodations in the Basque Country. You will be able to see which activities and experiences are free for guests and which are subject to an additional charge.
Don't worry, Nekatur's reservations team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can contact us by telephone (+34 943 32 70 90), by email (agroturismo@nekatur.net), or via the Nekatur contact form.
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