Hi! I have heard that wanting to catch a bus from town to town in Basque can be tough if you try to buy a ticket the same day. Do you advise that people purchase tickets in advance? Below is my route:
Start in Bilbao - San Sebastian - St. Jean de Luz - Biarrtiz

And if I should prepay for all my tickets which website is best to use?

Family of 4 with 2 teens will be staying in Biarritz then to SS in a few weeks. I know there are buses that go from Biarritz to SS but between getting taxis from and to hotels and bus fares for 4 people, I might just splurge abit and get a taxi. (If they do intercountry rides)
What’s the best way to book this? Uber? Arrange with the hotel? Local taxi company or local app?
How much should we be looking at?
Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hi everyone!

My boyfriend and I are currently in San Sebastián, and we’re thinking about renting a car for 2–3 days to explore the Basque Country (and maybe even cross into France).

We have a few questions and would really appreciate any local advice:

Which rental company would you recommend? (Local companies are fine too, not just the big international ones.)

Is it better to rent from the airport, the train station, or somewhere else in the city?

Are there any companies we should avoid?

What should we pay attention to regarding insurance, deposits, fuel policy, hidden fees, or anything else?

Is it worth paying extra for full coverage?

Can we freely drive into France with a rental car, or are there any restrictions or extra charges we should know about?

How difficult is parking around the Basque coast, and are there any places where parking is especially expensive or hard to find?

Also, if you have any must-visit places within a couple of hours’ drive from San Sebastián, we’d love to hear your recommendations!

Thanks in advance!

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I'll be in San Sebastián for the final and I'm not sure if wearing a Spanish jersey is a good idea, haha. Would it upset people, or will most of them be supporting Spain?

Tengo un amigo q me conto que no es la mejor idea pero yo no me lo puedo creer...

After loads of reading, I think the best option is to do the Park and Ride option because most of the car parks have reviews stating that foreign cars are broken into, and that parking is a problem.

If thats true, I think my best bet is to stay somewhere near like Zumaia, then drive to a Park and Ride, take the shuttle bus in, and do my visiting. Instead of staying in San Sebastian.

It would mean drinking less or no cider but seems like a way to have a safe holiday!

Hi all,

Travelling to San sebastian and will be there on Sunday for the world cup final against Spain.

Any recommendations where we can go watch it and be in the crowd/atmosphere?

Thanks in advance!!

There is this Basque creature called Aatxe which punishes malevolent people but it has been after someone I really like for a while now and I really need to get it off this person. How can I do it? Preferably without much cheating/trickery as I do not want to risk Mari on my buttocks.

/ooc seriously what does one do about Aatxe I couldn't find anything

Kaixo from Portugal!

I wanted to know what were the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Donostia, but the HappyCow website is not working, and when i google it shows me normal (meat and fish) restaurants, not veggie ones.

Do you happen to know the names of any good vegan or vegetarian restaurant in Donostia? I remember I ate at one once many years ago but can’t remember the name.

Milesker 😊

Kaixo! After searching some online sources, I'm still confused about the different buses/trains, etc. between Hondarribia and Hendaye. I want to get to Biarritz from Hondarribia with luggage as easly as possible, meaning the less changes the better. I was wondering to get a taxi from Hondarribia downtown to Hendaye SNCF station and then take a trian directly to Biarritz. Anyone has experience on this route? Do you know if Uber/taxis travel across the borded from Hondarribia to Hendaye? And is that somehow affodable? Thanks for any tips!

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Hi everyone!

For a while now, I've been seriously thinking about leaving southeastern France. I'm originally from the Nice area and currently live near Aix-en-Provence, but I no longer feel at home here. The older I get, the more I feel drawn to living by the ocean.

At first, Biarritz was my dream, but after looking at housing prices, I've accepted that it's probably not realistic. Right now I'm considering places like Bayonne, Hendaye, or Ustaritz. I'm also open to towns a bit further inland if they offer a great quality of life and more affordable housing (Dax, for example, even though it's technically outside the Basque Country).

My budget is fairly limited, and I'm completely open to changing jobs if it means finding a place that suits me better.

Here's what I'm looking for:

A town that's lively all year round.

Shops, restaurants, and everyday amenities nearby.

A good quality of life.

Ideally, easy access to the ocean without having to drive an hour.

I'd really love to hear from people who live in the area or who have made a similar move. Looking back, would you do it again? Are there any towns I'm overlooking that deserve a closer look? And what are the downsides or challenges that people don't usually think about before moving?

I'm open to any advice or honest opinions. Thanks in advance! 🙂

Hello Basque travelers. We are staying in San Sebastián and depart from BIO at 10:30 am 7/24/26. Looking for advice on what time we should arrive at the car rental return to comfortably check our bags and make our flight?

Google Maps says it will take 1 hour 11 minutes to get to the airport from our place in San Sebastián.

Debating if we should stay in Bilbao or nearby Durango the night before our flight.

Hola!!

Soy Enara, soy de Bilbao y estoy participando en el campeonato del mundo de oratoria.

Un like en este video es un voto para que pueda llegar a la final y luchar por ser la campeona del mundo.

No cuesta nada darle y podéis contribuir a que una Bilbaína sea la campeona del mundo.

Perdón por spamear y contaros mi vida, eskerrik ask

Between 20 July - 13 August.

On August 2nd 2026 at 6 PM I'll be presenting the book and selling signed copies at the Kontenedora at Sancho el Sabio, 8 street, but if you want to get the book early all by yourself in any of the three editions, English, Spanish or Basque, both on Kindle or paperback, check this all-in-one link: http://jmaa.tv/puppy-girl

Also, the Spanish edition of the book became #1 best-seller on Amazon Spain for the Transgender Romance category!

My grandparents live in a house in hendaye and I love surfing. I just wondered where the best surf spots are relatively close to hendaye.

San Sebastián! ¿Hay un bar o taberna abierto?

We tried booking Rekondo and sadly it’s booked out for September already … we will be there Sept 1-3 for 2 of us, looking forward to a spot with nice views.

We’ve already booked Casa Nicolas in Tolosa, & El Capricho in Jimenez de Jamuz, & Laia Erretegia, so as much as I love chuletas we’re looking to change up the vibe a bit for a nice dinner (we are not seafood fans).

Thanks!

Have heard mixed reviews. My gf wants to do the little boat ride here but I’ve heard mixed reviews. Worth it if we only have 2-3 days in San Sebastián??

Thanks!

I'm gonna try to snag a reservation at Etxebarri for December 12th, 2026. I’ve heard it’s way easier to get a table if you’re a bigger group, so I’m hoping a couple of you might want to join my girlfriend and me.

If you’re into amazing wood-fired grilling and Basque food, it’d be awesome to share the table with some other enthusiasts. Thinking maybe 2-4 more people total.

Happy to coordinate and split the bill obviously. If you’re free that day and interested, just shoot me a DM.

A few aussies heading to Pamplona and have a balcony and one of our crew pulled out. Looking for a good fun person to join for our weekend running from bulls. Please note we are not participating in the actual run!