Title: Visit Northern Spain: Best of Northern Spain Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Northern Spain

## Travel Guide

![panoramic of the coast of northern Spain with large rocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342394/e2f633d9-1e9f-4702-ba1c-84666f7e8bbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![panoramic of the coast of northern Spain with large rocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342394/e2f633d9-1e9f-4702-ba1c-84666f7e8bbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Northern Spain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633936352136/b5e95c41-ac2e-4c9e-9d89-84d424aad21f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Zarautz, Spanien](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182422/05fced18-b280-4fc1-a4c8-9d571ba2a760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gaztelugatxe, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129089/1d3cef7a-431a-46ff-94fd-7ba1e1c20e4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Northern Spain

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Northern Spain

![Maria Cristina Bridge featuring a bridge, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532487779/62ee6fe2-72f4-41d4-9dda-271188407818.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### San Sebastián Centro

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

 San Sebastián Centro is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Concha Beach and Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Sebastián. 

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![San Mames Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067313/73548d55-e920-484b-b78c-1040abae59d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Bilbao City Centre

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

 Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao are top sights in Bilbao City Centre, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station to see more sights in the area. 

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![Old Town featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355806/24b0f8ef-4ff6-4a6e-a1b0-c470f8bff89f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Old Town San Sebastián

5/5(21 area reviews)

 Unique features of Old Town San Sebastián include the historic sites and bars. Make a stop by Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus or Plaza de La Constitucion while you're exploring the area. 

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![Ribera Market which includes a bar, food and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163363/3403e1bf-2e6d-4733-9535-988b4551d545.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

 Museums, shopping, and theaters highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Arriaga Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town. 

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### Zaragoza Centro

4/5(1 area review)

 You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Zaragoza Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via or Antigua School of Medicine. 

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![San Ignacio Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532487785/b3386204-aead-458e-8f70-aeae8a9aedf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Gros

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

 Travelers come to Gros for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium and Bay of Biscay while you're in town. 

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- Northern Spain Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Northern Spain

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The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya

CA $185

CA $203 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)

Spotless room, wonderful staff. Great hotel

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra

Zubieta Kalea, 2 San Sebastián Gipuzkoa

CA $147

CA $162 total

Feb 3 - Feb 4

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

Great experience, wonderful views, room clean and confy

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

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Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Paseo Republica Argentina, 4 San Sebastián Gipuzkoa

CA $525

CA $577 total

Feb 2 - Feb 3

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (809 reviews)

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Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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Legazpi Doce Rooms & Suites

Calle Legazpi, 12 San Sebastián 

Stay at this aparthotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

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Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri

Av de Miraflores 17 Bilbao Vizcaya

Stay at this aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...

7.6/10 Good! (302 reviews)

Excellent

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The Passage Apartments

Garibai Kalea 23 San Sebastián 

Stay at this aparthotel in San Sebastián. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and concierge services. Popular attractions Concha Beach and Alderdi-Eder ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)

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### Popular places to visit

![San Mames Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067313/73548d55-e920-484b-b78c-1040abae59d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Mames Stadium

Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Mames-Stadium-Bilbao-City-Centre.d6067313.Vacation-Attraction)

![Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067293/8357ce12-258a-43f1-8f18-bc7a35bb529d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

[](https://expedia.ca/Guggenheim-Museum-Bilbao-Bilbao-City-Centre.d6067293.Vacation-Attraction)

![Santiago de Compostela Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121668/82b3d18d-a066-48b8-afb0-7f1f5d188adf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.

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![Concha Beach featuring a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122250/ba08d2b1-a05d-40b7-98c7-be5e372f067b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Concha Beach

Enjoy one of the best city beaches in Europe. This fantastic spot in San Sebastián has an extensive sandy area and clear waters.

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![El Sardinero Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121563/d94895d6-d666-4568-9ac0-96d09caba7d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### El Sardinero Beach

Explore the casino, international restaurants and many quaint cafés that adorn the charming promenade that overlooks this picturesque sandy haven.

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#### Santander Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Santander with a trip to Santander Ferry Terminal. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches. 

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### Things to do

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#### West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

CA $138

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#### Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group

CA $181

per adult

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#### Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group

CA $181

per adult

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#### Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

CA $79

per adult

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![West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, Standley Chasm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44961695/e267b3e8-db9a-4512-af07-8775fb6c0a08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

CA $154

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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#### West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group

CA $250

per adult

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