Gernika, the basque coast & Urdaibai

"Biscayan coast; the rugged coast line and the Cantabrian Sea has for centuries been an important part of life to the basques. Along the cliffs of Matxitxako you will see the tiny islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe which sits alone at sea only connected to the mainland by a string of 230 steps. Perched on the top of this isle is a chapel built by seafarers in honour of their saint, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, built on the 13th century. We will pass through Bermeo, one of the most important fishing ports on the cantabric coast, and reach Mundaka, the surfing mecca where you'll see the famous left hand wave, and door to the breathtaking Urdaibai biosphere reserve. Along the inland we reach Gernika, where you'll see the assembly house and the 'Tree of Gernika', which is an important symbol of Basque culture and identity. The Peace Museum and the mural of 'Gernika' (Pablo PIcasso) help us understand the horrific event which occurred here on the 26th of April 1937, in this very town.