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Sofia Pico

Born and raised in the magical region of the Basque Country, in the north of Spain, Sofia joined Backroads as a trip leader in 2023 after working for a few years as an immigration lawyer in different parts of the world. She has led trips in Mallorca, Basque Country, Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal. In addition to leading trips with Backroads , Sofia loves surfing, photography and journaling among others. Her never-ending curiosity makes her extremely passionate about documenting the stories of people all around the world.

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Woman walking through a dirt trail by the ocean
August 7, 2025

Meet our Local Guide in Basque Country!

By Sofia Pico

Marikarmen, a 73-year-old Basque woman, is the only fisherwoman in the area and is in love with the ocean. During our Basque Country Multi-Adventure trip, we are lucky enough to visit Marikarmen, her house and her little town, Elorriaga, hidden in the heart of one of the most unique and mysterious regions of the world. She is one of just 25 people who live in this town, and her house sits on top of one of the most beautiful beach and rock formations of Spain, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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