When people think of Spain, they typically think of places like Barcelona and Madrid. Of course, those are excellent choices and should be revisited again and again.
But one place you may have never heard of is Navarre. Situated not too far from Bilbao, this little-known area of Spain features a huge variety of interesting activities and sites. Originally a medieval Basque kingdom, it was annexed by Castile in the 16th century.
Peppered with remote towns villages, its capital and largest city is Pamplona, known for its annual running of the bulls. Pamplona also showcases 16th-century fortifications, the Gothic Santa María la Real Cathedral and the Museo de Navarra, featuring impressive archaeological and art collections.
This article shares more about this underappreciated region.
Content courtesy of Eye On Spain.