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Biscay is one of the most renowned and prosperous provinces of Spain, historically a major trading hub in the Atlantic Ocean since medieval times and, later on, one of the largest industrial and financial centers of the Iberian peninsula.
The Bay of Biscay ( / ˈbɪskeɪ, - ki / BIS-kay, kee) is a gulf of the northeast Atlantic Ocean located south of the Celtic Sea. It lies along the western coast of France from Point Penmarc'h to the Spanish border, and along the northern coast of Spain, extending westward to Cape Ortegal.
Bay of Biscay, wide inlet of the North Atlantic Ocean indenting the coast of western Europe. Forming a roughly triangular body with an area of about 86,000 square miles (223,000 square km), it is bounded on the east by the west coast of France and on the south by the north coast of Spain.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Feb 26, 2021 · Learn about the Bay of Biscay, a wide extension of the North Atlantic Ocean on the western coast of Europe. Find out its origin, name, depth, rivers, storms, marine life, naval battles, ports and resorts.
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Oct 26, 2023 · Discover Biscay, a little-explored region in northeastern Spain, where you can enjoy sandy coves, rock hermitages and pagan legends. Learn how to plan a weekend trip from Bilbao, with tips on food, culture and nature.
Bizkaia is a province in the Basque Country, northern Spain, with Bilbao as its capital. Discover its modern architecture, rural areas, pinchos, txakoli and more.
Discover the best of Biscay, a province in the Basque Country, Spain. Explore its city, coast and mountain attractions, events, nature, culture and gastronomy.
