Michael travels to the northern Basque region, home to two of Spain's most exciting cities, Bilbao and San Sebastian. Starting in Bilbao, Michael celebrates the Guggenheim Museum, before joining locals Irene and Olaia in search of pintxos, the local finger food. He then heads along the coast towards San Sebastián, stopping at a regional sporting contest, the Basque rural games, where feats of sporting skill and endurance based on past times like farming and fishing are tested.

Starring:

Michael Portillo

Genre:

Travel