Bask in the delights of Biscay Bay for a big family break

With a new direct ferry service the Basque Country is ideal for an active family holiday, writes Esther N McCarthy

San Sebastian, in the Basque region of Spain

I’m trying to get the attention of the bartender in a little tavern in Lekeitio, a pretty port town in northern Spain. 

Husband, three sons, and I pile in after an exhilarating boat trip around the coast.