Northern Spain: Basque & Rioja

Directly facing Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this art-filled hotel features a soaring sculptural atrium, rooftop terrace with museum views and gourmet cuisine—within walking distance of the arts district.

Overlooking Zarautz Beach, this restored 1940s villa features relaxed coastal interiors, a terraced hillside pool, and Basque cuisine on a dining terrace built around a mature magnolia tree.

Set among vineyards below the medieval walled town of Laguardia, this invitation-only 1894 boutique estate features historic cellars, original stonework and an infinity pool overlooking the Ebro Valley.

Set amid wildlife-rich oak forests in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, this restored 17th-century farmhouse features minimalist rooms with stone walls, Michelin-listed cuisine, and a wealth of sustainability initiatives.