Hidden Gems--Bay of Biscay

The Bay of Biscay in Spain's northern and France's southwestern coasts contain some of the best small towns in Europe.  Everyone hears about Santander, San Sebastián, and Bilbao, but they rarely plan to visit the true gems of Biscay.  I have just begun to uncover a few of these towns, but so far they're exceeding my expectations.  The following towns are no more than 45 minutes from Bilbao.

Bermeo

Sopelana

Plentzia

Castro Urdiales

Basic Spanish:

Muchas gracias: Thank you very much

Advanced Spanish:

Venga: One of the many words to say goodbye

Basque:

Ondo pasa: Have a good time, "que pasalo bien", 

British English:

Spanner: Wrench