NC3 Taste of the North

NC3 Taste of the North Overview

Basque Country - Rioja - Cantabria. Taste of the North - A shorter route with gastronomy, wine, culture, mountains and sea - indulge yourself! Fly or Ferry to Bilbao or Santander.

A compact route covering some northern Spain highlights in a journey full of contrasts yet without too much driving.

You're certainly in for a gastronomic treat, with the famous 'Nueva Cocina Vasca' and world class wines from La Rioja and much more besides. And it's not all about the food - here you'll find dramatic mountain scenery, fantastic beaches and a wealth of art and architecture, not least in Frank Gehry's famous Guggenheim Museum.