Turismo rural_Ingl

The landscape as a destination

Rural Rural Tourism

Enjoy the natural things in life

Away from the noise, close to people

•A thousand reasons to choose Bilbao Bizkaia as a destination

•Experiences that will allow you to blend into your surroundings

•Let nature watch over your dreams

•Suggestions for walks, excursions and charming spots

For more sustainable and responsible tourism

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Published by: Bilbao Bizkaia be Basque

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You'll love to DISCOVER

BILBAO BIZKAIA a natural destination

Rural activities can still be found throughout Biscay. This will allow you to get an insight into the culture, identity and singularity of the Basque people, true to their traditions, their culture and, most importantly, to their gastronomy.

What's more, most of the rural accommodation available is in centuries-old traditional farmhouses, buildings of great strength and beauty that will allow you to enjoy a truly authentic experience.

Take a look at its seven coastal or inland districts and choose what best suits your tastes or needs, in the assurance that the hospitality will be excellent, it's the way we are...

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There's not enough space here to list all the reasons that will entice you to visit Bilbao Bizkaia and enjoy its rural and agritourism activities and services.

So we'll simply mention a few that make this territory with its own inimitable identity, so special and unique. Its own language, its different folklore, its internationally acclaimed cuisine, its landscape where the sea and the mountains merge into one and, above all, its welcoming people who will readily show you their way of life..

BILBAO BIZKAIA LANDSCAPE PEOPLE IDENTITY GASTRONOMY HISTORY

BEARINGS Getting your

This is Bilbao Bizkaia. This historical territory is surrounded by the sea and mountains, bordered by the territories of Gipuzkoa and Araba-Álava, making up the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country.

There are many towns and villages that are linked to an industrial past, together with chartered towns and cities that offer an important heritage value, where, like no other place, customs and contemporary culture go hand in hand.

And all presided over by its capital city, Bilbao, which enjoys an internationally recognised position as a city of great interest.

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You'll love to PRACTICE

ADVENTURE

live and direct

If you are visiting our region, it's because you want to enjoy its nature and its people. The best way to do so is through the many different experiences on offer.

Some are more typical of our region and the lifestyle of our people, while others are focused on adventure in the countryside or water, giving you a direct feel for a welcoming land, one that is vibrant and often intriguing

LPRACTICE

Lanestosa

Armañon Natural Park

Karrantza

Gorliz

Sopuerta Lemoiz

Zierbena

Artzentales Muskiz

Balmaseda

Zalla

ook on the map and find the place where you're staying and there's sure to be an activity of interest nearby. Even so, don't worry about distances because Bilbao Bizkaia is not extensive and the activity that you're interested in will never be far away. Gordexola

RURAL EXPERIENCES

Organic farming

Shepherd for a day

Visit to a farm

Watermill

Artisan bread making

"Talo" (cornflour pancake) making

Leather workshop

Natural cosmetics

University of Basque Pelota

Ancient traditions

Traditional farmhouse activities

Leioa

Erandio

Urduliz Derio Galdames

Güeñes

Amorebieta-Etxano Lezama Mungia Gatika Laukiz

Markina-Xemein

Ondarroa

Abadiño

RURAL EXPERIENCES first-hand

There's no better way to explore the places you visit than by actively taking part in local activities, such as cooking typical dishes, visiting a Baserri (traditional farmhouse)... in short, enjoying your rural experience through nature and your surroundings.

Discover a Baserri

The traditional farmhouse (Baserria) is a typically Basque building with a rich history dating back generations and with a special kind of beauty that blends into the surrounding landscape. Its allotments, its animals...you'll really enjoy being a baserritarra and part of the farmhouse while also learning a few words in the Basque language, it's an awesome experience.

Let wild flowers and plants be your "main ingredients" to make your cosmetics the natural way.

Flour mills

As if time has stood still, the mill stones continue to move at the pace set by the currents of water, to grind corn into flour.

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And with this flour, or flour made from other grains, learn to make your own bread. There's nothing more delicious than freshly baked bread.

Shepherd for a day

Feel like a real shepherd or shepherdess. Enjoy contact with nature, learn to make cheese and spend your day with some true shepherding professionals, who always have many stories to tell.

University of Basque Pelota

Get an insight into this internationally wellknown, traditional Basque sport. Mano (handball), pala (bat) or cesta punta (pointed basket)... and if you have the opportunity, get direct experience of a pelotazale day, letting yourself be caught up in the atmosphere. It's unique.

Handcrafts guided by experts to put leather to a thousand and one different shapes and uses. Learn these techniques first-hand and make your first item.

BILBAO METROPOLI

Traditional

ENKARTERRI

Children's vegetable garden and workshop on Basque farmhouse animals AREITZ SOROA Bº Artze, 1 GALDAMES albergueareitzsoroa.es 685 790 558 Organic farming workshop AREITZ SOROA Bº Artze, 1 GALDAMES

Leather workshop "Talo" (cornflour pancake) making

A Talo is a cornflour pancake, something that has been made in Euskadi since ancient times. Wrap it around chorizo, txistorra (fresh paprika sausage), bacon or chocolate, if you have a sweet tooth.

Get into adventure mode because a fierce Cantabrian Sea awaits you, as well as rugged mountains and valleys carpeted in an incomparable green.

ACTIVE

TOURISM in green or blue

Excursions along the coast

Beaches, cliffs, flysch ... almost inaccessible spots, but which can be seen and enjoyed by taking one of the boat trips on offer.

Practice Surfing

The Bilbao Bizkaia coast is perfect for practicing this sport, with internationally wellknown beaches. So come on and do some surfing or get into it and take some surfing classes

Birding

Watching the native and migratory birds becomes a relaxing, very beautiful activity.

Climbing and caving

For beginners, an activity that you'll "get hooked on", as you get better and better, and through direct contact with rocks and caves.

Urdaibai

Hiking

Short, medium and long-distance routes to get immersed in nature, enjoy the silence and breathe in the fresh air.

Hot air balloon rides

This is an experience that you will never forget. View the landscape from above, in silence and rocked by the wind.

Horse rides

A number of horseriding centres offer the possibility of enjoying this experience that is sure to leave its "mark".

Golf

If you enjoy golf, then don't leave your clubs behind, given that Bilbao Bizkaia offers you a number of golf ranges and courses so that you can practice your favourite sport.

Bike trails Paragliding

Rail trails, former rail tracks and other routes prepared for biking enthusiasts are just waiting for you.

For those who embody adventure, an experience that requires training but which is certainly well worthwhile.

ENKARTERRI

Treetop adventure park

SOPUERTA ABENTURA Sopuerta sopuerta-abentura.com · 663 805 609

BIZKAIA PARK ABENTURA Gueñes bizkaiaparkabentura.com 688 603 814

Surfing on the Arena beach

LA ARENA SURF CENTER Zierbena laarenasurfcenter.com 636 921 673 / 617 480 401

The Camino Encartado MTB route BIZKAIROUTE Enkarterri bizkairoute.com 627 658 391

Woodland Bathing

CAMINAR EN SILENCIO Enkarterri caminarensilencio.com 680 253 354

Thermal spa

EL MOLINAR Karrantza casavicentpallotti.com 946 806 002

Hill rambling

GALIPA MENDI BIRA Zierbena · 946 404 877

Ortuella Green Series ORTUELLA greeenserisxco.com

Karrantza Harana ibilaldia karrantzamendi.blogspot.com

GORBEIA AND ORDUÑA

Hiking

ORDUÑA bit.ly/urdunawikilo

Street Escape: Orozko guided by Mari GORBEIALDE Orozko www.gorbeiaeuskadi.com 946 122 695

Routes and beauty spots in Gorbeia

GORBEIAKO ATERPEA Parque Natural Gorbeia www.gorbeiakoaterpea.eus 711 776 648 / 946 338 148

Paragliding in Gorbeia

PARAPENTE BIZKAIA S.L. Orozko www.parapentebizkaia.com 688 625 460

Picnic on two wheels

AXPE E-BIKE Otxandio 94 45 00 66 625 702 019

Snow shoes

LURRA AVENTURA Gorbeia (Pagomakurre) · www.lurra-abventure.com 664 027 346

Hot air ballooning

GLOBOS ESTRATOS Orduña · www.globosestratos.com 659 565 412

Paragliding

URDU HEGAN PARAPENTE ESKOLA Orduña www.urduheganparapente.com · 655 714 999

Thermal spa

ORDUÑA GESTIÓN H72 SL Hotel Balneario Orduña Plaza www.hotelordunaplaza.com · 945 569 038

Birding

TURISMO BULEGOA 945 384 384

URDAIBAI

Surfing in Mundaka/Laida MUNDAKA BARRA SURF mundakabarrasurf.com · 688 683 144

Horse riding in Elantxobe

ELANTXOBE ZALDIXEK Elantxobe · elantxobeko-zaldixek.negocio.site · 639 425 283

E-bike rides through Urdaibai

EBIKE BASQUE www.ebikebasque.com 617 238 802 / 946 193 480

Bike hire

BASATI BIKE · www.basatibike.com 944 653 839

E-bike hire

NUEVA EUROPA INICIATIVAS TURÍSTICAS

www.visiturdaibai.com · 946 250 606

Birding

URDAIBAI BIRD CENTER /ASOCIACIÓN ARANZADI Orueta · www.birdcenter.org 699 839 202

Boat trips

URDAIBAI BOAT urdaibaiboat.com · 688 771 771

URDAIBAI ON www.urdaibaion.com 626 859 477

HEGALUZE ITXAS ZERBITZUAK Bermeo www.hegaluze.com · 666 791 021

Catamaran outings

BAY OF BISCAY SAILING www.bayofbiscaysailing.com · 605 746 761

Boat trips

MATXITXAKO NAUTIKA Bermeo www.matxitxako.net · 678 84 41 28

Boat trips and diving

BAY OF BISCAY SAILING Bermeo · www.bayofbiscaysailing.com 722 850 987

IZKIRA URDAIBAI Urdaibai www.izkiraurdaibai.com · 633 33 12 30

Canoe-kayak, Stand up paddle and rowing

UR URDAIBAI-LEKEITIO Ibarrangelu-lekeitio

www.urdaibai.com 946 276 661 / 688 635 190

URIBE

Active tourism

TROKA ABENTURA Gorliz www.troka.com · 659 394 088,

TAUPADA ABENTURA Gorliz Phone. 747 43 67 98 · www.taupadabentura.com

Multi-adventure

BTQ EVENTOS Y SERVICIOS Lemoiz · www.btqeventos.com

RK ABENTURA Erandio www.rkabentura.com 695 268 712

Biking - MTB

EBIKE BASQUE Bakio · www.ebikebasque.com 94 619 34 80

Multi-adventure Tours and routes en 4x4 vehicles

4X4 OCIO AVENTURA Bakio www.4x4ocioaventura.com · 946 194 138 609 648 999

Experiences, gastronomy and culture

NEW DIVERSION PARK Gorliz www.newdiversionpark.com · 654 381 147

Canoe-kayak, Paintball, multi-adventure

KIRIK S. KOOP Urduliz www.kirik.com 946764634

Diving, fishing, boat trips, Gaztelugatxe… ACERCANDO EL MAR Bakio · juan@acercandoelmar.com 686 116 551

Surfing school

URIBE KOSTA SURF ESKOLA Sopela www.uribekostasurfeskola.com 617 467 564

BIGUI SURF ESKOLA Gorliz www.bigui.es 680 177 388

BAKIO RIP CURL SURF ESKOLA Bakio · www.bakiosurfeskola.com · 605 727 675

URETAN BASQUE SURF CENTER Bakio www.uretansurfing.com · 680 279 526

GORKA YARRITU SURF ESKOLA Sopela · www.surfeskolasopelana.com · 667 557 839

PEÑATXURI SURF ESKOLA Sopela · www.ptxsurfeskola.com 600 300 244

LA SALBAJE SURF ESKOLA Sopela · www.lasalbajesurfeskola.com · 675 650 713

Surfing school/Sports equipment

LOKAL SURF Bakio lokalsurfbakio.com · 615 743 528

Surfing school & sup

ALOKA SOPELA SURF & SUP Sopela · www.alokasurf.com · 605 72 15 94

JAIKI SURF & SUP ESKOLA Barrika www.barrikasurfcamp.com 946 774 497 656 792 766

Surfing y Stand up paddle

BARRIKA SURF KANP Barrika www.barrikasurfcamp.com · 946 774 497

Canoe-kayak, Stand up paddle and surfing

CABOBILLANO · Plentzia www.cabobillano.com 678 675 304

Paragliding

PARAPENTE BIZKAIA Sopela-orduña www.parapentebizkaia.com 688 62 54 60

PARAPENTE SOPELANA S.L. Sopela www.parapentesopelana.com 607 213 431

SKY NORTE Sopela www.skynorte.com 637 724 263

IPARAPENTE Sopela www.iparapente.com 693 695 580

Hot air balloon tourist rides

GLOBOS ESTRATOS Plentzia www.globosestratos.com 659565412

Golf

GOLF PALACIO URGOITI Mungia · www.palaciourgoiti.com 946 746 868

ESCUELA DE GOLF MARTIARTU Erandio · www.clubmartiartu.com 944 640 011

ESCUELA DE GOLF CELLES GOLF ESKOLA Derio · escuelagolfcelles.com 944 541 328

GOLF (PITCH AND PUTT) Derio www.golfderio.com 944 540 574

Horse riding routes

CLUB HIPICO CASTILLO DE BUTRON Gatika · www.hipicabutron.es · 653736383

CLUB HÍPICO GOIHERRI Erandio www.clubhipicogoiherri.com · 695 418 955

CLUB DEPORTIVO “HIPIKA BUTROI” Gatika 646 325 720

C.D. HÍPICA ARETXALDE Lezama 695 771 609

CENTRO ECUESTRE SOLAZPI Lezama · www.centroecuestresolazpi.com

620 153 693

CLUB HÍPICO LAUKINIZ Laukiz · laukiniz.com · 946 151 380 663 887 093

HÍPICA GOIKO MENDI Lemoiz goikomendi.com 946 879 427 / 649 385 950

CLUB HÍPICO Mungia www.clubhipicamungia.es 946 742 302

CLUB HÍPICO IROLAS Urduliz www.clubhipicoirolas.com · 607 416 888

CLUB HÍPICO Urduliz · 946 765 834

CLUB HÍPICO ZAIARAN Urduliz 946 763 997

Geotourism and environmental education routes

EKOBIDEAK Leioa www.ekobideak.com 666 85 77 61

GEOTXIKI Erandio www.geotxiki.com 677 170 921

Tourism guide, guided tours of Euskadi

CRISTIAN LERTXUNDI 667 049 481

DURANGALDEA

Climbing and caving and guided routes

SOKAN www.sokan.eus 635 748 947

ESPELEO 680 319 081

ASIER PEREZ MENDI GIDARIA www.asierperez.eus · 620 089 039

ZINTZILIK LABORATORIO DE EMOCIONES www.zintzilik.eus

Adventure and nature outings UR2000 www.ur2000.com · 636 365 635

Horse-riding routes

HAMAIKA IZPI www.hamaikaizpi.com 615 737 123

KATI BI www.katibi.com 635 712 928

CLUB HÍPICO DUKIENA, S.L Berriz www.centrohipicodukiena.com · 631 115 247

CLUB DEPORTIVO HIPICA ARIALDE Iurreta www.clubdeportivoarialde.com 697 981 131

Guided bike tours

BASQUE COUNTRY BIKE www.basquecountry.bike · 688 690 815

Orientation routes Guided routes through the mountains LURRA ADVENTURE www.lurra-adventure.com · 664 027 346

Nastural Science Games MUSEO HONTZA FUNDACIÓN Mañaria · www.hontzamuseoa.eus 946 216 555

Canyoning, multi-adventure

INGURU ABENTURA Ermua · www.inguruabentura.com 635 748 948

Biking - MTB BASQUE COUNTRY BIKE Abadiño · www.basquecountry.bike/es 688 69 08 15

LEA ARTIBAI

Adventure,

Surfing and Stand up paddle DZINGUA KIROL EKINTZAK Lekeitio · www.dzinguakirolekintzak.com · 688 826 797

Bungee jumping and multi-adventure SUSTRAIAK NATURA Etxebarria www.sustraiaknatura.com · 946 169 100

Canoe-kayak, Stand up paddle and rowing UR URDAIBAI-LEKEITIO Ibarrangelu-lekeitio www.urdaibai.com · 946 276 661 688 635 190

BILBAO METROPOLI

Hiking, Nordic walking EUSKADI TREK Bilbao www.euskaditrek.es · 635 715 754

Boat trips

BILBOATS Bilbao www.bilboats.com · 946424157

Canoe-kayak, Stand up paddle BILBOBENTURA Bilbao www.bilbobentura.com · 660734953

Hiking, Orientation and Canyoning FEEL THE ADVENTURE Bilbao www.feeltheadventure.eus 669 01 46 99

Biking - MTB

BIZI CYCLE TOURS Bilbao www.bizicycletours.com · 690 69 85 51

Hiking

WILEXTOURS Getxo www.wilextours.com · 665 642 947

Boat trips

ESCUELA NAUTICA ARRILUZE Getxo www.escuelanauticaarriluze.com 615 57 17 88 MARMITAKO SAILING Getxo · www.marmitakosailing.com · 609 30 33 27

POLARIS NAUTIKA ESKOLA Getxo · www.polariseskola.eus 619 11 52 25

Diving, fishing, boat trips, Gaztelugatxe… DIVE TARPOON Getxo · www.divetarpoon.com 944 912 577

Paragliding, Stand up paddle and Surfing FANGALOKA EXPERIENCE Getxo · www.fangalokaexperience.com · 627 632 133

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You'll fancy a REST

WHEN NATURE watches over your dreams

No one questions the fact that Nature is the best resting place. To this end, Bilbao Bizkaia offers you a whole range of accommodation in the very heart of nature. Here you'll find the peace and quiet that you've been looking for and will be able to share the welcoming spirit of your hosts. You simply need to decide when and where and how.

To make things easier for you, this map is divided into districts, so that you can choose between the coastal areas or one of the beautiful inland valleys.

We have also indicated the different types of accommodation with a series of symbols so that you can make your choice based on type, services, size, amenities... Although it's not going to be an easy choice, you can be sure that, whatever you choose, you're going to get it right. And then there's always the option of coming back again, isn't there?

Armañón

Natural Park

Pozalagua

Karrantza

Lanestosa

Gorliz

Plentzia

Barrika

Sopela

Urduliz

Zierbena

Santurtzi

Portugalete

Barakaldo

Sopuerta

Galdames

ENKARTERRI

Güeñes

Balmaseda

Zalla

Laukiz

Getxo

Leioa

BILBAO METRÓPOLI

Erandio

Bilbao

Bakio

Lemoiz

Gatika

Mungia

URIBE

Derio

Lezama

Bermeo

Elantxobe

Ea

Mundaka

Gernika-Lumo

URDAIBAI

LEA

Lekeitio

Mendexa

Ondarroa

ARTIBAI

Markina-Xemein

Galdakao

Zaratamo

Amorebieta-Etxano

DURANGALDEA

Igorre

Gordexola

Arakaldo

Orozko

AGRITOURISM

RURAL HOUSE

RURAL APARTMENT

RURAL HOTEL

Orduña

Zeberio

Artea

Dima

Areatza

GORBEIA

Zeanuri

Gorbeia

Natural Park

Durango

Abadiño

Elorrio

Urkiola

Natural Park

Otxandio

You will find these icons to guide you in your choice

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breakfast

wifi

Sleeps up to/persons use of kitchen meeting room swimming pool barbeque spa

wheelchair-friendly restaurant pets

ENKARTERRI Industrial past and heritage

Bº Azordoiaga a 3km direccion Pagasarri · ALONSOTEGI ordaola.es · ordaola@gmail.com 617 072 647

Bº Matienzo 30 · KARRANTZA fuenternilla@gmail.com 625 705 730

Bº Los Lombanos, s/n · KARRANTZA casaruralaingeru.com aingeru@live.com 675 118 632

At Enkarterri nature expresses itself in all the splendour of its valleys, mountains, sea and caves such as Pozalagua which holds the greatest collection of eccentric stalactites in the world. All in a land with an important industrial past, as reflected in installations such as the 15th century El Pobal ironworks at Muskiz, the Museum of Mining at Abanto-Zierbena, the La Arboleda reservoir at Trapagarán or the beret factory at la Encartada in Balmaseda. Mention should also be made of the heritage to be found in places such as Balmaseda or Lanestosa If you're going to the seaside, then the extensive beach of la Arena between Muskiz and Zierbena awaits you,.

SAN PEDRO

Bº San Pedro, 4 · ABANTO · ZIERBENA arsanpedro.net info@arsanpedro.com 630 071 038

Horkasitas 69 · ARTZENTALES palaciohorkasitas.com info@palaciohorkasitas.com 615 655 822

Las Llanas de Iratzagorria 2 GORDEXOLA txispu69@gmail.com 665 747 483

La Arboleda

GAILURRETAN

Bº Lanzasagudas, 17 · KARRANTZA gailurretan.com gailurretan@gailurretan.com 661 293 977 12

MUGARRI

Bº Molinillo, 2 - POBEÑA · MUSKIZ casaruralmugarri.com casaruralmugarri@gmail.com 639 651 257 14

URREZKO AMETSA

Bº Las Muñecas, 9 · SOPUERTA urrezkoametsa.com urrezko33@gmail.com 650 309 762

MENDI ALAI

Bº Cezura, 23 · KARRANTZA mendialai.net info@mendialai.net 678 787 256

LABEONDO

Giba Fregenal, 18 MUSKIZ www.labeondo.com labeondo@gmail.com 628 718 710

BATZARKI

Avellaneda 12 · SOPUERTA batzarki.com batzarki@gmail.com 946 504 201

ENKARTADA

Bº Mercadillo, 34 SOPUERTA enkartada.com casarural@enkartada.com 638 579 183

BIZKAR BARE

Bº El Acebal, 7 · SOPUERTA bizkar-bare.com bizkarbare@outlook.es 659 033 612

SAN ROQUE

Campo de Las Monjas,1 · BALMASEDA hotelsanroque.es info@hotelsanroque.es 946 102 268

ISASI

Bº Zubiete 53 · GORDEXOLA hotelisasi.com hotelisasi@hotelisasi.com 946798224

ALMA DE ROMERO

Bº Ahedo, 25 · KARRANTZA almaderomero.com info@almaderomero.com 946806869

Bº Bezi, 8 · SOPUERTA pikatzaenea.com casarural@pikatzaenea.com 617 471 936

VALLE DE TURTZIOZ

C/ Lehendakari Agirre 46 TURTZIOZ

info@hotelruralvalledetrucios.com 946 673 225 / 659 327 464

Bº Lasier, s/n · GÜEÑES hotelguenes.com

info@hotelguenes.com 699 408 278

LAS PALMERAS

Avda. Fuente Vieja 9 · MUSKIZ laspalmerashotelrural.com info@laspalmerashotelrural.com 946 706 392

PALACIO MUÑATONES

Bº San Julian 16 · MUSKIZ hotelpalaciomunatones.com reservas@hotelpalaciomunatones.com 946 338 871

IBARRA

Bº Llantada, 11 · ZALLA hotelibarrazalla.com info@hotelibarrazalla.com 618789720

Bº El Puerto,19 · ZIERBENA hotelkaiarural.com bittor78@hotmail.com 946 366 374

URIBE ... on the coast

BISALDE

Urkitzaurrealde

www.basarte.net basarte@basarte.net

Zubiaurrealde 39A · BAKIO www.nekatur.net/bisalde bisaldeapartamentosbakio@gmail.com 639 242 355

MIAMENDI

Legina 1 · LARRABETZU www.miamendi.com miamendi@hotmail.com 944 557 084 12

MADARIAN

Aretxalde 88 · LEZAMA www.madarian.com madarian.agroturismo@gmail.com 944 554 427 / 653 743 185

TXARBADI

Mesterika Auzoa 5 · MEÑAKA www.txarbadiagroturismo.com txarbadi@hotmail.com 946 743 027

GOIENA NEKAZALTURISMOA

Bakioko bidea 7, EMERANDO · MUNGIA www.casaruralgoiena.com goiena7@yahoo.es 946 741 245 / 630 934 134 10

he district of Uribe is inland and on the coast. Here, history, culture and gastronomy are evident in its towns and villages, offering a traditional cuisine that is open to new trends. This is the perfect area for doing adventure sports in its valleys and along its rugged coast

There are a large number of Txakoli wine cellars open to visitors, or where you can enjoy unforgettable culinary experiences. The beaches dotted along its coastline, such as Plentzia and Gorliz are natural spots of great beauty.

So you'll need to choose between the sea breeze or the pure air of the countryside.

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IABITI AURREKOA

Arteaga 13 · ZAMUDIO www.iabiti.com agroturismo.iabiti@gmail.com 944 522 370

CASA DE MADERA Zameza auzoa 52-A · ARRIETA 622530162 / 640312000

GAUBEKA

Urkitzaurrealde 17 · BAKIO www.gaubeka.org

gaubeka@gaubeka.org 635 708 668

SOLOA LANDETXEA

Basigoko Bide Nagusia, 1, 48130 BAKIO soloalandetxea.com soloalandetxea@gmail.com 652 751 194

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ARRIORTUA

Bº San Cristóbal 29 · DERIO www.nekatur.net/arriortua casarural@arriortua.com 944 543 044

Goierriko bidea 33 · BARRIKA www.nekatur.net/gane ganebizkaia@gmail.com 946 761 683

Bide Nagusia 16 · BARRIKA www.nekatur.net/zearreta josebazarraga@hotmail.com 639 492 732

ARRIBEITI ZARRA

Landatxu bidea, Escuelas de Arriaga 10 · ERANDIO www.nekatur.net/arribeiti arribeitizarra@gmail.com 635 747 292

AGARRE LANDETXEA

Barrio Azillona 53 · GAMIZ-FIKA www.agarre.es reservas@agarre.es

BUTRÓN FARMHOUSE

Barrio Butrón s/n · GATIKA www.caseriobutron.com info@caseriobutron.com 649 477 441 / 660 091 251

MAHASTI DESCANSO Butroi 8 · GATIKA www.mahastidescanso.com

info@mahastidescanso.com 644 732 900

EGUZKILORE LANDETXEA

Jose Antonio Agirre 16 D, (48111 LAUKIZ) www.eguzkilore-laukiz.com txabikath@hotmail.com 609 367027

GARAIZAR FARMHOUSE

Kurtzegana 11B · MARURI-JATABE www.nekatur.net/garaizar garaizarco@telefonica.net 946 741 424 / 635 716

ATXISPE ETXEA

Elizalde 23 · LAUKIZ

www.atxispeetxea.com

atxispe1@gmail.com

677 795 267

MATSA

Aretxalde 153 · LEZAMA www.ruralmatsa.com info@ruralmatsa.com 944 556 086

ERROTA-BARRI

Zumetzaga bidea 6, MARKAIDA · MUNGIA www.errota-barri.com

info@errota-barri.com 946 150 143 / 687 760 591

BEKOABADENE

Mesterika auzoa, 4 · 48120 MEÑAKA bekoabadenemenaka@gmail.com 635 008 808

URRESILLO

Meñakabarrena auzoa 27 · MEÑAKA

www.urresillolandetxea.com

urresillolandetxea@gmail.com 605 701 808

BARTUREN

Perune baserria 3, MEÑAKABARRENA www.barturen.biz

info@barturen.biz 655 721 133

Atelata bidea 7 · MUNGIA www.nekatur.net/oraindi oraindi06@yahoo.es

635 716

LARRAKOETXEA

Bº Berreaga 3 · PLENTZIA www.larrakoetxea.com información@larrakoetxea.com 946 770 860

/ 946 744 849

Txirro Bidea 10B · MUNGIA www.txokoetxe.com info@txokoetxe.com 6157 996 07

TELLERI

Avda. Arrietara 17 · SOPELA www.telleri.com silviasope@gmail.com 946 765 888 / 686 110 474

URETA LANDA

Gibelorratzagako San Pelaio Bidea, 52 BAKIO info@uretalanda.com

94 619 30 30 / 688 620 200

URDAIBAI Opening up to the sea

ORTULANE

Araba 5 · URDULIZ www.ortulane.com

info@ortulane.com

946 764 426 / 669 861 711 8

Arteaga auzoa 63 ·

Much to see and much to enjoy. This district boasts the amazing estuary of Urdaibai recognised by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. Birds, sea and beautiful beaches await you. You will find places such as Bermeo with its nearby island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe which is definitely a must-visit, Santimamiñeand its caves with prehistoric paintings, the quaint fishing villages of Mundaka and Ea the historical village of Gernika with its museum of Peace, holding sculptures by Chillida, among others, in its park of the people of Europe, and the Casa de Juntas (Assembly House). There is also an interesting and enjoyable market held on Mondays, where you will find quality products on sale from the nearby farmhouses.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

ARISTIETA

Aristieta Baserria. Kanpantxu auzoa AJANGIZ www.nekatur.net/aristieta aristieta@aristieta.com 630 225 001 / 652 402 024 / 946 258 500 12

KASA BARRI

Mañu auzoa · BERMEO www.kasabarri.com kasabarri@hotmail.com 686 627 430 / 946885389

Artike Auzoa s/n · BERMEO www.lurdeia.com lurdeia@lurdeia.com 666 477 665

MADALEN AURREKOA

Madalen auzoa · ERRIGOITI www.nekatur.net/madalenaurrekoa madalenaurrekoa@gmail.com 946 254 631

ARTIKETXE

Artike, 16 · BERMEO www.nekatur.net/artiketxe 946 885 629

ASTEI

Montecalvo · MUXIKA www.nekatur.net/astei astei_u@hotmail.com 689 802 362 / 946 732 318 / 946 250 641

Bº San Bartolome, 20B · BUSTURIA www.nekatur.net/iturbe agroiturbe@outlook.es 636 328

Basetxetas, 12 · GAUTEGIZ ARTEAGA www.urresti.net urresti@urresti.net 629 241 144 / 946 251 843

Bº Arboliz, 23 · IBARRANGELU www.casaruralpaisvasco.net info@merrutxu.com

626 860 395 / 946 276 435

IBERREKO ERROTA

Ariatza MUXIKA www.iberrekoerrota.es iberrekoerrota@gmail.com

635 715 332 / 946 254 567 16

ARRIZURIETA

Mañu auzoa, 43 · BERMEO www.arrizurieta.es info@arrizurieta.es

607 482 700 / 666 318 227 / 946 885 538 16

ANDUTZA

Angelutxu Auzoa, 38 · EA www.nekatur.net/andutza royoajuria75@gmail.com

635 733 569 / 635 733 570 / 944 651 036 8

ASTOBIETA

Kanpantxu, 57 · AJANGIZ www.nekatur.net/astobieta crastobieta@yahoo.es 679 057 905 7

ASITXO

San Miguel Auzoa, 12 · BERMEO www.asitxo.com asitxobaserria@hotmail.com 686 589 601 8

APIKALE

Urtza 14, EA www.apikale.com atalaia@apikale.com

633 405 640 / 691 771 726 10

EA ASTEI

Olagorta Auzoa, EA www.astei.com info@astei.com 619 560 123 12

URDAIBAI ETXEA

Zarakondegi 10, EA

www.urdaibaietxea.com

638 782 815 16

OGOÑO MENDI

Bermokiz, 6 · ELANTXOBE www.ogonomendi.com/ogonomendi ogonomendi@gmail.com 657 716 648

ENDEITXE

Basetxetas-Atxoste, 27 · EREÑO www.nekatur.net/endeitxe endeitxelandaetxea@hotmail.com

656 788 589 / 946 257 511

UGALDE BARRI

Kanala. · GAUTEGIZ ARTEAGA www.nekatur.net/ugaldebarri ugaldebarri@gmail.com 609 448 121 / 946 256 577 / 944 164 947 4

ALDORI

Zabale Auzoa, 8 MUXIKA www.aldori.es reservas@aldori.es

671 671 089 / 946 271 509 12

OZOLLO

Zelaieta- Bº. Ozollo, 3 · GAUTEGIZ ARTEAGA www.casaruralozollo.com

casaruralozollo@gmail.com

666 705 721 / 946 251 013 8

PAGAIGOIKOA

Agirre, 3 - GOROZIKA · MUXIKA www.pagaigoikoa.com info@pagaigoikoa.com 626 105 638

ARBOLIZ

Barrio Arboliz 12, IBARRANGELU www.arboliz.com arboliz@arboliz.com 946 276 283 / 665 733 936

KANALA HEMINGWAY HOUSE

Kanala Auzoa 19 · SUKARRIETA casarural-kanala.com casaruralkanala@gmail.com

666 680 801 / 618 774 3998

LARRAGO

Barrio Goierri nº18, San Bartolome, BUSTURIA

www.larrago.es · info@larrago.es 944 654 413 / 682 139 590

URDAIBAIKM0

Axpe-Busturia, 12 Letra O · BUSTURIA www.nekatur.net/urdaibaikm0 urdaibaikm0@gmail.com 655 710 372 14

ANGIZ

San Bartolome 56, BUSTURIA www.ecohotelruralangiz.com info@ecohotelruralangiz.com 946 871 041 23

KATXI

Foruen bidea 16, Andra Mari, MORGA

www.katxi.com hotel@katxi.com 946 270 740 17

ABERASTURI

Arteaga Uria, 1.GAUTEGIZ ARTEAGA www.aberasturirural.com

info@aberasturirural.com 627778982

ATXURRA

Arronategi auzoa s/n · BERMEO www.hotelatxurra.com info@hotelatxurra.com 944 654 404 39

ERMINTXO

Barrio Elexalde Natxitua, EA www.hotelermintxo.com ermintxo@hotelermintxo.com 946 277 700 18

Barrio Larrabe 48, MURUETA www.ibaigune.net ibaigunehotela@gmail.com 946 113 865 40

GAMETXO

Barrio Gametxo, IBARRANGELU www.hotelgametxo.com info@hotelgametxo.com 946 277 710 34

Barrio Txakale 8, MUXIKA www.urunehotela.com urune@urunehotela.com 944 651 663 23

LEA ARTIBAI By land and sea

ORUBIXE

Magdalena, 23 · BERRIATUA www.nekatur.net/orubixe orubixe@gmail.com

946 139 285 / 620 183 360 14

HARIZPE

Goimendi-Txanbete, z/g · ONDARROA www.harizpe.com

agroturismoharizpe@gmail.com

946 832 367 / 615 730 615 10

This prominently Basque-speaking district looks out onto the sea, although it also boasts hidden, magnificent green valleys and villages of great heritage value such as the churches of Lekeitio and Ondarroa, the Markina-Xemein complex and the Monastery of Ziortza Bolivar.

Sea lovers will get the opportunity to visit theSanta Catalina Lighthouse which is an interpretation centre or, very close by, at Mendexa, the tide mill at Marierrota

Particular mention should also be made of the excellent cuisine comprising freshly-caught fish and locally-grown vegetables, on offer at the ports on in the farmhouses in the area and which is part of the cultural heritage of the district.

Gizaburuaga

URKIXA BEKOA

Asterrika auzoa, 25 · BERRIATUA urkixa-bekoa-experience.blogspot.com urkixabeku@gmail.com

Iruzubieta auzoa,

AKUIOLA

Laxier auzoa, Akuiola Baserria, GIZABURUAGA · www.akuiola.com

akuiola@hotmail.com

946 841 213 / 699 567 626 12

ALTUENA

Elizalde auzoa, 27 AMOROTO

www.nekatur.net/altuena

altuena@hotmail.com

946 243 089 / 657 726 401 10

AMAMANA

Larruskain bidea · MARKINAXEMEIN casaruralamamana.com analejardi@hotmail.com 946 813 411 / 630 805 011 10

ERTZ

Likona auzoa 8 bis · MENDEXA www.casaruralitxasertz.es itxasertz@outlook.es 946 243 177

SATZU

Atxondo auzoa, 10 · MARKINA-XEMEIN www.intxauspe.com/pub/es/portada casarural.intxauspe@gmail.com 652 770 889 / 658 758 617

ASTORKI GOIKOA

Berreño Aldaka, 14 MUNITIBAR-GERRIKAITZ www.nekatur.net/astorki astorkigoikoa@gmail.com

946 252 356 / 699 209 825 10

Barrio Altzaa, 15 · ETXEBARRIA www.antsotegi.com antsotegi@antsotegi.com 946 169 100

Barrio Soluanes 17. ISPASTER www.natxiondo.com info@natxiondo.com 946 844 947

Ubilla-Urberuaga auzoa 37 ezk., MARKINA-XEMEIN www.satzu.net

satzu.landetxea@gmail.com

946 169 702 / 616 247 094

DURANGALDEA Heritage in the foothills

MONTE BASERRIA

Arta auzoa 23, Monte baserria, ZIORTZA-BOLIBAR www.montebaserria.com fgandiaga@gmail.com 944 130 987 / 606 255 424

Zelaia 29, MENDEXA www.garazar.com garazaretxea@gmail.com 630 739 835

Take a look and decide where you want to go, you're sure to get it right! Because, in this district, the accommodation offered is in Baserris or traditional Basque farmhouses home to many stories and legends that you'll certainly hear about.

This district, sheltered by the peak of the Anboto and the sierra of Aramotz in the Natural Park of Urkiola, is bathed in scenic beauty. In the foothills you'll find an artistic and cultural heritage of great interest, such as the church of Santa María, ancestral homes, the Cross of Kurutziaga in Durango and the necropolis of Argiñeta in Elorrio

The Sanctuary of Urkiola standing in the Natural Park itself, is the venue for traditional Romerías or religious pilgrimages.

Urkiola viewed from Anboto

Amorebieta-Etxano

Durango

Mañaria Abadiño

IBARRA

Ibarra Auzoa, 7 · AMOREBIETA-ETXANO www.agroturismoibarra.es info@agroturismoibarra.es 946 734 182 / 656 797 961

BIEZKO BASERRIA

Olazabal Auzoa, 3 · AXPE, ATXONDO www.biezko.com biezko@gmail.com 635 756 132 / 652 707 140 12

ETXANO

Dudea auzunea, 5 · ETXANO www.etxano.com etxanonkt@etxano.com

946 731 193 / 617 101 789 16

Santa Lucia Auzoa, 1 · DURANGO evadermit@gmail.com 675 706 055

ARIALDEGI

San Marko, 24 · IURRETA www.nekatur.net/arialdegi arialdegi.residencial@gmail.com 697 981 131

MURUETA BASERRIA

Murueta Kalea, 4 · TRAÑA-MATIENA www.muruetabaserria.com karmentera@gmail.com

946 232 610 / 658 747 471

IBARLUZE Iguria, 18 · ELORRIO

baserri-ibarluze@hotmail.com 946 582 974 / 635 712 036

San Lorenzo Auzoa, 52 · BERRIZ www.okalandaetxea.com

oka@okalandetxea.com

946 827 913 / 679 531 006

LONGA NAGUSIA

Longa Baserria 25 Geria Auzoa · MALLABIA

www.nekatur.net/longa longanagusi@gmail.com

699 008 909

OAR COTTAGE

San Miguel, 6 GARAI

www.oarcottage.com

info@oarcottage.com 661 632 352

OLAZABAL AZPIKOA BASERRIA

Olazabal Auzoa, 11 · ATXONDO www.olazabalazpikoa.com

jorgejauregi@gmail.com 619 322 252

KARTERUENA BASERRIA

San Lorenzo Auzoa, 23 · BERRIZ www.karteruena.com

karteruena@hotmail.com 946 225 398 / 606 074 670 8

BERRIOLOPE

Berrio Auzoa, 10 · ELORRIO www.casaruralberriolope.com

berriolope@gmail.com

944 074 332 / 638 962 009

GARAIKO

San Miguel, 10 · GARAI

www.garaikolandetxea.com

info@garaikolandetxea.com 688 647 391

TRABAKU GOIKO

Trabakua, 1. Trabakua Gaina Gerea auzoa · MALLABIA www.trabakugoiko.com

trabakugoiko@gmail.com

943 170 009 / 688 712 969

ZELAI RURAL

Goitia auzoa, 29. Zelai Baserria FarmhouseMALLABIA

www.zelai-rural.com/alojamiento.php

info@zelai-rural.com 943 176 924

MENDIGOIKOA BEKOA

San Juan Auzoa, 38 · ATXONDO

www.mendigoikoabekoa.com

dirección@mendigoikoabekoa.com

678 292 908 / 607 158 148

MAÑE

Berano Txiki Auzoa, 9 · MALLABIA

www.xn--mae-8ma.eus manekohotel@gmail.com

943 172 290 / 664 679 700

SANTUARIO URKIOLA (LAGUNETXEA)

Urkiola auzoa, 9 www.hotelsantuariourkiola.com hotelsantuariourkiola@gmail.com 606 390 927

GORBEIA AND ORDUÑA From the peaks to the valleys

Gorbeia, the green heart of Euskadi, is a destination of mountains, dotted with traditional farmhouses (baserris) and small rural settlements. The Gorbeia Natural Park is its mountain centre par excellence, with its iconic cross on the summit, at an altitude of 1,480 metres. What's more, the district offers a host of activities that you can check out at the Tourist Information Office in Orozko. Towns such as Ubide, the highest in Biscay, Otxandio with its beech woods and its iron ore mining tradition. The old quarters of Zeanuri and Areatza, and Orozko itself, are a great outdoor museum, making Gorbeia an authentic and diverse destination with its varied natural and cultural heritage.

Gorbeia

Orduña

KERIZARA

Kerizara Baserria Farmhouse· OTXANDIO www.kerizara.es/es/la-casa jonchaura@gmail.com 605 771 479

GARAI

Santa Lutzia Auzoa, 36 IGORRE agroturismoantekena@yahoo.es 636 777 783

www.kutxatxuri.com info@kutxatxuri.com 688 876 913

MAKAZTUI

Makaztui-Behekoa Baserria Farmhouse· DIMA www.nekatur.net/makaztui makaztuilandetxea@gmail.com 679584412 · 680917929

ALBINARRATE ETXEA

Zedelika, 4 · ORDUÑA www.albinarrateetxea.com info@albinarrateetxea.com 616 566 500 / 945 383 366

Garai Auzoa 5. OROZKO www.nekatur.net/garai milaorozko@gmail.com 946 330 506/ 647 891 563

ETXEGORRI

Barrio Urigoiti, 10 · OROZKO www.casaruraletxegorri.com info@casaruraletxegorri.com

608 270 592

MADARIAGA

Madariaga, 9 · ARTEA www.casamadariaga.com reservas@casamadariaga.com 615739618

GOIKOETXE

Barrio Uribe, 36 ZEANURI www.nekatur.net/goikoetxe goikoetxe2@euskalnet.net

658 703 727 / 620 143 327

ARTEONDO

Bº Iglesia, 5 Mendeika · ORDUÑA Vbro / Escapadarural turismo@atezabal.com 696 874 899

ERMITABARRI

Barrio Ermitabarri, 10 · ZEBERIO vatamanumd@gmail.com 946 489 048 / 671 385 685

ALTZUSTE

Altzuste, 63 · ZEANURI

www.altzuste.com

casarural@altzuste.com 655 735 476 / 946 739 170

Barrio Asterria, 80 · ZEANURI

www.nekatur.net/angoitia ruralangoitia@gmail.com 665

ELLAURI

Altzusta, 42 · ZEANURI info@ellauri.com 650 704 626

ETXEAK Ctra. N-240, entre km-26 y km-27, Desvío Otxandio Ctra. BI-3542. · ZEANURI www.cabanasenlosarboles.com/es info@cabanasenlosarboles.com 675 970 072 / 946 522 832

OSABARENA

Barrio Murueta, 14 izda · OROZKO

www.osabarenahotela.com

info@osabarenahotela.com 946 941 146

ETXEGANA

Ipiñaburu Auzoa, 38 · ZEANURI www.etxegana.com

reservas@etxegana.com

946 338 448 / 609 902 048

BILBAO METROPOLI

Also, close to the city of Bilbao, you have the option of enjoying a stay in a rural setting.

Mount Artxanda, which can be ascended in its historical funicular railway, offers some awesome views of Bilbao and its Estuary, while you can admire the new buildings, symbols of the modern city, such as the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, the Iberdrola Tower and the San Mamés football stadium.

Another option is the town of Galdakao, widely known for its powerful industry but which still is also home to some quaint farmhouses, some of which have been converted into rural accommodation.

ARATI

Barrio Madariaga 4 · ZARATAMO www.aratiagroturismo.com arati@aratiagroturismo.com  618 089 917

ERDIKOETXE

Kortederra,10 · GALDAKAO www.nekatur.net/erdikoetxe erdikoetxelandetxea@hotmail.com 944573285 · 630470291

ARTETXE

Ctra BI-3741 Enekuri-Artxanda km 7 BILBAO www.hotelartetxe.com info@hotelartetxe.com  944747780

IRARAGORRI

Txomin Egileor, 28 · GALDAKAO www.iraragorri.net/es/ hotel@iraragorri.com 944363601 18

You'll be delighted to TASTE

LEARN AND TASTE

In Bilbao Bizkaia we're proud of what we do and even more so as far as gastronomy is concerned, if this is at all possible..

That's why we are keen to give everyone an insight into our production processes, which are generally artisanal, and always with the identity that ensures that we take special care over everything related to our own processed or natural products.

So come and learn about some of these production centres or wineries and taste the products “at the place of origin”.

You'll be delighted to

THIS IS HOW WE DO IT

Get an insight into the production processes

Here, not only do we like to make good quality products from the finest raw materials, but, proud of this, we also show you how our products are made.

Some of these production processes include chocolates, anchovy and bonito preserves, cider and beer, opening their doors to you so that you can get an insight into all the different stages of production and enjoy a tasting experience.

The Txakoli wineries offer you guided tours and, with a prior booking, you can have a meal there. The experience is unique.

SALE OF LOCAL PRODUCTS

ATEZABAL KOOP ELK TXIKIA (Tourist Information Office) Foru plaza,9 ·ORDUÑA ordunaturismo.com 945 3843 84

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE OF OROZKO Zubiaur Plaza 946 122 695 www.gorbeiaeuskadi.com

FOOD PROCESSING

CONSERVAS LA GAVIOTA Pol. Industrial Landabaso, Fase 2 –Parcela 9.3. · BERMEO https://www.arroyabe.es/ · 946 186 667

CONSERVAS SERRATS Polígono Landabaso 3B BERMEO https://www.serrats.com/ 607 289 852 946 187 280

CONSERVAS ZALLO Polígono de Landabaso s/n BERMEO https://www.zallo.com/ 946 186 318

CONSERVAS CAMPOS Polígono de Landabaso s/n BERMEO www.clubcampos.com

PRODUCTION OF GILDAS (PEPPER,OLIVE & ANCHOVY SKEWERS)

LA GILDA DEL NORTE Aretxalde s/n. LEZAMA www.lagildadelnorte.com · 662 332 283

BREWERIES

MICROCERVECERÍA TITOBLAS P.I. Sagastikoetxe Pab.22 · GORLIZ https://titoblasbrewingco.com/ 699 277 853

DRUNKEN BROS Ugaldeguren III Pol. Ind., Nave 24 · ZAMUDIO www.drunkenbros.com 640 340 412 625 598 971

BOGA GARAGARDOA Luisene bidea 2, A-8 MUNGIA www.boga.eus 944 062 848 688 87 10 69

ETXEANDIA GARAGARDOAK Antsonekoa 2 URDULIZ https://www.etxeandia.eus/ 605 707 985

TXORIERRI GARAGARDOAK Txorierri etorbidea,46 / Polígono Berreteaga, Pab. 8 I

SONDIKA · https://txg.eus/es/ 607 422 655

MAIKEN BREWERY Virgen de Gracia, 27 BALMASEDA maikenbrewery.com 637 803 295

LAUGAR BREWERY Bº Zubiete 42 GORDEXOLA laugarbrewery.com 666 825 752

COFFEES AND CHOCOLATES

KAITXO Avda. Encartaciones, 72 · BALMASEDA kaitxo.com 657 034 266

CIDER

AREITZ SOROA Bº Artze, 1 GALDAMES albergueareitzsoroa.es 685 790 558

ETXERRIAGA SAGARDOTEGIA Boroa auzoa. Marabi, 1 AMOREBIETA-ETXANO www.etxerriaga.eus 607 601 925

UXARTE SAGARDOTEGIA Montorra, 6. Uxarte Baserria FarmhouseAMOREBIETA-ETXANO www.uxarte.com · 946 308 815

TXAKOLI

A leaflet is available with all the offers from Txakoli cellars in Biscay. Request

LOCALLY-SOURCED FOOD

Bilbao Bizkaia offers you a whole range of locally-sourced gourmet products of the finest quality, which are often the base of the excellent cuisine on offer here.

THE MARKET GARDENS

The market gardens provide us with tomatoes, runner beans, leeks, pulses, lettuces... and many with the Eusko label or Euskalbaserri quality labels.

Typical produce includes the famous Zalla purple onions in Enkarterri and the Gernika peppers. And the rich pulses, there's nothing like beans cooked with their offal.

PINTXOS (TAPAS)

These bite-sized delicacies are the best cuisine on offer in many of the bars and taverns.

The difficulty lies in deciding which one to choose.

SEAFOOD

Anchovies, baby squid, sea bass, bonito and tuna in season and, above all, salt cod, which is cooked in many ways here: the famous pil-pil in sizzling oil, Biscay-style, Aojarriero (in tomato and garlic sauce) or the Club Ranero-style (with garlic and red-pepper cream sauce) are all wonderful recipes that never change over time and are difficult to find with a similar quality in other places.

LOCALLY RAISED MEAT

It is difficult not to link the cuisine of Bilbao Bizkaia with "a good steak". That red meat, char-grilled at restaurants, cider houses and carveries, and served rare on a platter to share in the centre of the table.

PASTRIES AND CAKES

You'll find a huge range of pastries and cakes, such as Pastel Vasco (cake with a creamy filling), the Bollos de Mantequilla (buns filled with buttercream), the Pastel de arroz (flaky pastry and custard cake), Rusos (merengue and butter cream), Jesuitas (flakey pastry with spaghetti squash), and the famour Carolinas (a foam meringue on a fine flaky pastry base which is filled with confectioner's custard, decorated with a film of egg on one side and chocolate on the other). Well-known include the ori-baltzak from Gernika, the cocotes de Markina, the truffles from Bilbao and the mantecadas from Orduña. At Christmas, the Sokonusko nougat and, for the through the Malvavisco sweets.

CHEESES

Primarily the Idiazabal Designation of Origin in its two varieties, smoked or unsmoked. This cheese is made withLatxa or Carranzana sheep's milk and is highly acclaimed in international competitions.

You'll plan to WALK

MAKING THE WAY routes to discover

We have put these routes in order of difficulty and duration, so that you can choose the one that best suits your mood and ability

That's why you can choose between long-distance trails (GR), short-distance trails (PR), the Way of St James and the The Camino Ignaciano (the Way of St Ignatius).

We also indicate the Rail Trails, former railway routes, and the places of interest for short excursions, but equally worth seeing.

So pack your backpack, get your snacks ready, put on your trainers or boots, and get going! - aurrera!

In general, this map shows the layout of each trail and the places of interest for short excursions.

Before doing any of these trails, get as much information as possible so that you'll reach your destination safely and not get lost along the way.

Armañón

Pozalagua

Way of St James

Rail Trails of los Montes de Hierro

Rail Trail of Arrazola

Rail Trail of Atxuri

Rail Trail of Paseo del Itsaslur

Rail Trail of la Orkonera

Rail Trail of Kadagua

GR OF BISCAY

GR 12 Trail of Euskal Herria

GR 38/GR 38-1/GR 38-2 Wine and Fish Trail

GR 38-3 Lea Ibilbidea

GR 123 Loop Trail of Biscay

GR 228 Green Ring of Bilbao

GR 229 Mikeldi-Durangaldea

GR 280 Uribe

GR 282 Grazing Trail

GR OF BISCAY TRAILS

PR-BI 160:

Trail of Artibai

Ispaster - Otoio - Lekeitio

Nervion waterfall (Untzá)

Txarlazo trail

Birding

Ibarruri - Unda- Maume

The Royal Wat at Busturia

Illuntzar

Goitioltza (Lezama) Trail

Bazaldu (Laukiz) Trail

Acantilados (Sopela-Barrika-Plentzia) Trail

North and South of Lurreta Trails

Zaldi Gorri Bridleway From Durango to Urkiola

You'll plan to WALK

You'll love to

Formerly used by herdsmen, it runs from the vineyards in Oyón right up to the fishing ports of Bermeo, Lekeitio and Ondarroa

The best way to explore Durangaldea is to cross through the National Park of Urkiola.

TRAIL OF EUSKAL HERRIA

19 stages

km

This runs through Euskadi and

The river Lea is short but intense. On this trail, together with the water, you'll get the opportunity to explore unknown spots full of history.

This trail runs along the border of the Historical Territory of Biscay You will be able to explore each of the 24 municipalities of this district and discover their rich heritage.

It runs through different neighbourhoods that encircle Bilbao and along some of the nearby hills.

Discover the different woodlands and native fauna such as the Latxa sheep and the Pottoka ponies.

The Katillotxu ridge conceals a megalithic complex formed by 5 dolmens.

Attractive itinerary alongside pergola-trained vines, whose grapes produce Txakoli wine, drawing closer to the sea at Sukarrieta.

A journey through the history of Gernika. Enjoy awesome views from the Kosnoaga summit.

woodland and oakwoods and resources of high cultural value on the banks of the river Golako.

Walk through the holm oak grove and enjoy the stunning views from the Ogoño crag.

Walk on flat ground around Otxandio. Beechwoods, paved roads, streams and a rich heritage.

JAMES along the Northern Way

Explore the heritage towns of Markina-Xemein, Gernika-Lumo, Bilbao, Potugalete, Balmaseda and Cobarón.

There is an alternative route that starts from Bilbao and goes through Alonsotegi, Sodupe, Güeñes, Zalla and Balmaseda.

On this trail, as well as access to Atxulo, one of the natural stone entrances to the karstic massif of Itzina, you can discover first-hand the importance of woodland in the Gorbeia landscape, crossing small beech groves and conifer plantations.

LEA ARTIBAI

This proposed trail starts out from the hermitage of San Miguel de Arretxinaga in Markina-Xemein. This pedestrian route, alongside the river Urko, Urko bidea (7), will give you an insight into the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

centuries, this was a route used by pilgrims, merchants and even by the Kings of Castile on their way to the church to swear an oath to recognise and maintain the Charter of Privileges and thus be recognised as the Lords of Biscay. This was done at the oath church of the Iglesia Juradera of Santa Eufemia in Bermeo.

TRAILS & WALKS RAIL TRAILS Countryside on

a good lunch in your backpack

Bilbao Bizkaia is home to many natural treasures such as the Natural Parks of Gorbeia, Urkiola and Armañón, Pozalagua caves, or the source of the Nervión river with its awesome viewpoint. Apart from these must-visit places, we would also like to offer you some easier trails, to be enjoyed by all the family, that you can either do on foot, on your bike and, sometimes, on horseback.

ENKARTERRI

Let's start with this district, whose history revolves around mining and industry, by suggesting an excursion along the Ironworks Trail (2) alongside the river Barbadun. The trail starts at Galdames and goes as far as the beach of La Arena. The sights along the way include the Valdivia Mill and the Ironworks of La Olla and El Poblal, the latter can be visited and features a curious bamboo woodland.

Further south, in the sierra of Ordunte, between the Mena valley in the province of Burgos and Karrantza, standsmount Balgerri (1) with an altitude of more than 1,000 metres. From the Ordunta reservoir, you can explore the oak and beech woodlands.

Closer to Balmaseda, stands the iconic summit of mount Kolitza (3), crowned by the Romanesque hermitage of San Sebastian and San Roque and offering some stunning panoramic views.

GORBEIA AND ORDUÑA

The next stop is the town of Orduña, where you can visit the spectacular waterfall marking the source of the river Nervión (10)

There is also the possibility of taking the extremely popular Txarlazo route (11) which will take you right to the top, where the Virgen de la Antigua sanctuary stands and which is visible from almost anywhere in the valley. For bird lovers, this itinerary offers the possibility of observing species (12) such as the peregrine falcon, the Egyptian vulture and the griffon vulture.

A visit to Artea (4) will allow to leisurely explore the town and discover the character of its neighbourhoods, with ancient hermitages here and there, and surrounded by the typical Basque countryside, dotted with traditional farmhouses. There are just three kilometres between Artea and the town of Areatza (6). In this beautiful town, you can take a short walk through its quaint old quarter, declared a monumental complex, where impressive palaces and Baroque manor houses will take you back in time.

And, from this valley of Arratia and crossing the Bikotzgane bridge, you will come to the Orozko valley, where we would suggest a magnificent trail from Altzagorta.

DURANGALDEA

The trail starts in Durango and goes on to access the Natural Park of Urkiola (21), a must-visit mountain area which boasts a rich variety of fauna and the well-known summit of mount Anboto. On your way, visit the monastery of San Antonio de Urkiola and its surroundings. As the legend goes, if you are looking for a partner, then you need to walk around the stone standing outside in order to achieve your purpose.

Iurreta is a site of heritage interest which also offers you two interesting trails, former paths that were once trodden by herdsmen and traders, commercial paths and tracks. These are the North Trail and the South Trail (19), both with a short-distance option.

We are now going to suggest a bridleway: Zaldi Gorri (20). This is a loop trail above the valley on either side of the Ibaizabal river basin. This 90 km long bridleway starts at Amorebieta-Etxano and goes through 12 municipalities.

Ibarruri-Unda-Maume (13) are three former elizates (an early form of local government in the Basque Country), forming Muxika. This trail is dotted with Gothic or Medieval hermitages, ancient traditional farmhouses and the remains of the Olea ironworks.

Going towards the sea the Artibai (8) trail runs from the industrial estate of Gardotza to the marshes of the estuary of the river Artibai at Ondarroa.

Another interesting trail is the loop that starts and ends in the fishing village of Lekeitio, pasando through Mount Otoio and the village of Ispaster (9)

Of great interest is the Lea Ibilbidea trail that runs alongside the river Lea that gives its name to this route.

There are many sites of interest to discover, such as the Marierrota tide mill at Mendexa, constructed in 1555 for the purpose of standing in for the river water mills in times of drought or, in Gizaburuaga, the important Bengolea Ironworks and the tower house Casa Torre de Bengolea, which played a key role in the evolution of the valley. At Munitibar, the plot of land pertaining to Bengola, occupied since the 14th century by one of the oldest ironworks to be documents in Biscay, has been converted into a Centre for the Interpretation of Renewable Energy and of the Lea valley itself.

URDAIBAI

We would suggest doing the trail of the Camino Real (Royal Way) (14) connecting Bermeo and Gernika. For

wheels

ARRAZOLA

Starting from the small village of Nabarniz , you can make an excursion to climb mount Illun-tzar (15) (726 metres), one of the summits with the most beautiful views of Urdaibai and the Cantabrian sea

URIBE

Lazama marks the start of the Goitioltza trail (16), that can be done on foot or by bike. It runs between Txakoli vineyards and traditional farmhouses such as the one at Oxangoiti. You'll also get the chance to see the famous training grounds of the Athletic Club de Bilbao.

The Bazaldu loop trail (17) starts and ends at Laukiz, with some sections going into Gatika. It is a tree-lined trail, running alongside the river Butron in some stretches.

The next trail is once again by the Cantabrian sea, running along the cliffs to Sopela, Barrika and Plentzia (18) Start from the Barinatxe beach in Sopela and, following a route that runs parallel to the cliffs, border other beaches such as Atxabiribil and Meñakoz. From there you'll reach Barrika and then Plentzia.

This trail marks the route of the former Arrazola mining railroad, with the Aurrera steam locomotive at the head. It runs at the foot of the mythological summit of Anboto and crosses the beautiful valley of Atxondo, the river Arrazola alluvial plain right up to the elizate of Apatamonasterio.

ATXURI

The footprint of the much-missed "Chocolatera", a train the revolutionised trading in the district of Mungia, is now a peaceful path that opens onto the Butrón river valley.

MONTES DE HIERRO

This is in some way a journey through the very core of our history, for centuries shaped by the mining of iron ore and which forged what today is the Great Cosmopolitan Bilbao.

ITSASLUR

A spectacular result, as it hangs over the cliffs of the western-most coast of Biscay. The former mining railroad of El Cobarón to Campomar has become a high sea walk and a didactic open-air itinerary with some extensive views of the Cantabrian coast.

ORKONERA

The former mining railroad of La Orkonera runs like a magnificent bidegorri (bike land) along the skirts of the hills of Triano, among Atlantic vegetation. It is interspersed with tunnels and also offers some stunning views over the Somorrostro valley.

KADAGUA

This Rail Trail, along the former section of the La Robla railway between Balmaseda and Irauregi, offers a magnificent walk alongside the Kadagua river

Kolitza

Txarlazo

Urkiola

Bermeo

Sopela

Lekeitio

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It goes without saying that these are just some of the places with a special charm that you'll find during your visit to Biscay.

However, thanks to their originality, views or setting, they will allow you to particularly enjoy a land full of unique spots.

CHARMING SPOTS

that are not to be missed

NERVION WATERFALL

Its 222 metre drop makes it the highest in the Iberian peninsula.

The river rises at the border with Araba-Álava and Burgos and runs through the valley to reach Biscay through the town of Orduña. It's well worth a visit in winter or during the spring thaw when the water flow is at its highest

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HERMITAGE OF SANTA CATALINA (Mundaka)

Its spectacular location right by the sea not only offers some stunning views but also makes it a strategic point for watching over the entrance to the estuary, looking at the island of Izaro or the Ogoño cragg.

ROMAN SETTLEMENT OF FORUA (Forua)

Standing on the Elexalde hill, this is the most important Roman monument in Bilbao Bizkaia. An archaeological study has made it possible to document the existence of a settlement covering approximately 15 hectares, which was enclosed by a wall.

VIEWPOINT AT THE ARMAÑON NATURAL PARK

This viewpoint is located next to the entrance to the impressive cave of Pozalagua, boasting the largest number of excentric stalactites in the world. It offers some lovely views of the karst landscape of the Karrantza valley, which is of great ecological richness.

LA ARBOLEDA (Trapagaran)

This is one of the few still remaining mining villages in Biscay It was declared a Monumental Complex in 2003.

SAN MIGUEL DE EREÑOZAR (Ereño)

This is one of the many natural vantage points offering awesome views of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve

ARRIETA

It stands in a beautiful setting of spacious green meadows and many mountain areas. Numerous hermitages are dotted around the municipality Of particular mention is the old quarter of the rural neighbourhood of Libao with its elegant neoclassical church of San Martín and iconic boundary cross of the Santo Cristo.

Its former mines, now converted into artificial lagoons, create a unique, surprising landscape.

BIOTOPE OF ITZINA (Gorbeia Naturale Park)

Orozko, specifically the recreational area of Elezkin, offers some incomparable views of this karstic massif, in the Gorbeia Natural Park.

LARRABETZU

It was declared a Monumental Complex due to its medieval architecture, which can still be recognised today. It is located on the Way of St James and the Rutas Juraderas (routes of the oath) of the lords of Biscay, which has gradually shaped its character over the centuries.

LENDOÑOBEITI WATER MILL (Lendoño de abajo)

Visit this restored water mill to learn about its history and that of the rest of the hamlets of Ruzabal, dating back more than 500 years. The mill is fed by the waters rising in the spring of Iturrigorri .

THE MONUMENTAL COMPLEX OF BOLUNBURU (Zalla)

This monumental complex is one of the best examples of a feudal complex in Bilbao Bizkaia and comprises a tower house, the beautiful hermitage of Santa Ana (year 1610), the ruins of the ironworks and the mill, together with a spacious strip of land to enjoy the sun or do some sport.

Nearby is Castro de Bolunburu, a fortified settlement of the second Iron Age, standing on a hillock at an altitude of 320 metres and embraced by the Kadagua river.

Santa Catalina

Forua

Armañón

Views from Ereñozar

Arrieta

La Arboleda

Itzina

Larrabetzu

Lendoñobeiti

Bolunburu

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Rural Rural Tourism VISIT

SALDROPO WETLANDS

(Zeanuri)

Located at the foot of the Atxuri crags. This delightful plain forms a very particular ecosystem with water-related vegetation and species, of high ecological importance.

(Otxandio)

On the banks of the river Urkiola, this charming beechwood becomes magical and mysterious in autumn with its carpet of red leaves.

An area to relax and enjoy nature as a family.

plex, particular mention should be

AMOROTO SQUARE

With regard to this architectural complex, particular mention should be made of the Church, the Renaissance town hall with a lovely balcony looking onto the square, and the Abadetxea traditional farmhouse, which is a typical 19th century neoclassical construction.

SANTA EUFEMIA (Aulesti)

This hermitage dominates the rocky summit of mount Urregarai. A delightful path between birch trees and cypresses will take you to the foot of the summit where a flight of 222 stone steps awaits you, going as far as the terrace on which the hermitage stands.

TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSES AT ISPASTER

With its back to the sea breeze, this municipality forms a beautiful Basque picture in which the "Baserris" (traditional farmhouses) and fields of crops stand out on its green landscape.

BESAIDE (Elorrio)

This is an iconic point in Euskadi given that it is where the three Basque provinces meet.

On its summit, you'll also be able to see an amazing sculpture by the Japanese artist Yoshin Ogata and a monument to missing climbers by the architect, Pueyo.

TXAULAS (Shepherds' shelters)

In Biscay, Tologorri is one of the peaks that must be climbed. You'll come across the shelters housing the cattle and you'll get the opportunity to take some awesome photos.

DURANGALDEA VANTAGE POINT (Garai)

This small village, located in the foothills of mount Oiz, is considered to be the vantage point of Durangaldea. From there you can admire the scenic beauty of the district.

ARMINTZA VIEWPOINT

This is the coastal neighbourhood of Lemoiz that will allow you to be "alone" with the Cantabrian sea, which awaits you with all its force, splendour and breeze. Immerse yourself in a completely maritime atmosphere.

LAS TRES CRUCES (THE THREE CROSSES) VIEWPOINT (Abadiño/Urkiola)

The trail that will take you to the viewpoint starts by the Sanctuary of San Antonio de Urkiola. It is a Via Crucis among beech woods, ending in three enormous crosses and at the viewpoint, offering a stunning panoramic view over the Atxarte gorge and the whole area of Durangaldea. There you will find an interpretation panel which will help you to identify the surrounding hills.

Saldropo

Amoroto

Santa Eufemia

Ispaster

Presazelai beechwood

Las tres Cruces (Three Crosses)

Garai

Tologorri

Armintzamendi

Besaide

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MUSEUMS, TOURS & EVENTS

Because, by visiting one of the museums related to rural experiences, you'll learn more about our history and you'll get to understand our way of being.

It is also a good idea to let yourself be guided and, of course, to enjoy those fiestas and events that fit into your schedule.

The interest for the history and traditions of the early nineteenth century led to the creation in 1917 of the Ethnographic Museum which, together with the Archaeological Museum, formed the basis of the renovated and present day Basque Museum of BilbaoEuskal Museoa.

The museum holds items and collections of objects that make it easier to understand the origins and characteristics of the Basque people.

Euskal Museoa

MUSEO VASCO DE BILBAO (BASQUE MUSEUM OF BILBAO) EUSKAL MUSEOA

MUSEUMS AND INTERPRETATION

Preserving

Although Bilbao is home to many of the most important museums, there are also numerous museums and interpretation centres of great interest that are related to, and located in rural areas.

EVENTS

CENTRES Fiestas in the rural areas

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Ethnographic or historical museums such as The Gernika Peace Museum or with an industrial past such as La Encartada, a former beret factory in Balmaseda, or museums related to the sea such as the Fisherman's Museum at Bermeo or those that are really part of our region such as the Txakolingunea de Bakio dedicated to Txakoli... These are all part of a network of museums that will help you to learn a little more about our history and our way of being.

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These are the moments that we really love to experience and to carry on talking about. Local fiestas , in many cases dedicated to the Patron Saints, asking for their blessing among prayers, music, rural sports and traditions.

Equally enjoyable are the Fairs relating to Farming and Livestock, Gastronomy and Craftsmanship, offering,a wide range of local and zero-kilometre products.

The sea also celebrates its customs with its own specific folklore and competitions of great interest such as the Trainera boat race.

You simply need to fit these events into your travel schedule, to make your holidays even more enjoyable.

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Loizaga Tower

Txakolingunea

Lighthouse of Santa Catalina

Ekoetxea Urdaibai

You'll

ENKARTERRI

URIBE

LEA-ARTIBAI

URDAIBAI

Association of Fishermen of Bermeo BERMEO TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE www.bizibermeo.eus 946179154 turismoa@bermeo.eus

Guided geological tours through Urdaibai EKOBIDEAK www.ekobideak.com

ekobideak@gmail.com

Guided tours of Gernika GERNIKA-LUMO TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE www.turismo.gernika-lumo.eus 946255892 turismo@gernika-lumo.eus

Guided geological tours of Bermeo NATURTEK BERMEO www.naturtek.es 944655460 651 014 660 naturtek@naturtek.eus

The Biscay oath route followed by the Kings of Castile in Urdaibai NEW EUROPE TOURISM INITIATIVES www.visiturdaibai.com · 94 625 06 06 visiturdaibai@nuevaeuropa.com

DURANGALDEA

Tuk tuk

EGUZKI B&B DURANGO www.eguzkibandb.com · 944656075 info@eguzkibandb.com

Urkiola Interpretation centre TOKI ALAI NATURAL PARK OF URKIOLA ABADIÑO www.urkiola.net · 946814155 · urkiola.parke.naturala@bizkaia.eus Sanctuary of Urkiola SANCTUARY OF URKIOLA ABADIÑO www.durangaldeaturismoa.eus 946814151

Visit to the Gederiaga Complex TOWN COUNCIL OF ABADIÑO www.abadiano.eus / www.durangaldeaturismoa.eus 946215530 · sac010@abadiano.eus

Group visits to the Natural Park of Urkiola BASQUELANDS

www.basquelands.com · 946462433 · info@basquelands.com

of

TOP RURAL TOURISM

NATURAL PARK A in your backpack

In actual fact, with regard to extraordinary beauty and uniqueness, there are three parks contesting this position: the Natural Parks of Urkiola, Gorbeia and Armañon.

Impressive

Popular music

WITH ITS OWN SOUND

RURAL SPORTS Competitions

Stone lifters, wishing to beat a new record, Aizkolaris (tree trunk cutters), Segalaris (grass cutters), Sokatira (tug of war)...or any other type of competition, will attract your attention.

They are called TOP, because they are the best of the best, well worth visiting, tasting, buying, enjoying... an accumulation of experiences that we have selected as essential, because they are well worth experiencing during your visit to our land. Fit them into your schedule and, once you're back home, tell them all about it.

Txistus (Spanish flute), Albokas (Hornpipes), Dulzainas (Spanish double reed instrument), Txalaparta (percussion instrument improvised by using the cider press boards), Trikitixa (type of accordion)... are all instruments that form part of the local culture and that, accompanied by singing or dancing, make it possible to enjoy some unique and different moments, full of identity and emotion.

Visit a

MARKET

It is a real pleasure to experience the freshness of the products that are used in our much-acclaimed cuisine, added to the fact that you will get the chance to enjoy the typical local atmosphere. Check it out for yourself.

Get an insight into

BASQUE PELOTA

Visit a Basque Pelota court and enjoy a pelota competition in any of its forms: hand, bat or cesta punta (pointed basket). You will be able to witness the exertion of the Pelotarias (pelota players) as they hit the pelota against the front wall.

Boat trips along

COAST

To enjoy a rugged coastline, with beautiful beaches, flysch and cliffs and, with any luck, to get the chance to see dolphins going by. Get your camera ready!

GASTRONOMY

contemporary and traditional

Try some of the traditional dishes, always exquisitely prepared, dishes in which the zero kilometre produce has pride of place. But don't miss out on the tapas (pintxos) or the avant-garde cuisine which is also exceptional and highly acclaimed.

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FIESTA

Because the best way to get to know the locals is to share some good times in any of the unique festivals and fiestas held throughout the land.

ARTISANS

Learning from the past

Because the work in the fields and kitchens, primarily, has generated a whole school of artisans You can find out about this work, learn how to do it, or take artisan goods away as a souvenir.

TXAKOLI

A wine that is characteristic of our land

This excellent wine has been traditionally made in Bilbao Bizkaia and in the neighbouring provinces of Gipuzkoa and Araba-Álava. A wine that has made it possible to design some extraordinary landscapes. Drink it cold, paired with some good fish or an Idiazabal cheese, for example.

MAKE YOUR TRIP MORE SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BISCAY RURAL TOURISM DECALOGUE

Respect our heritage

In addition to a privileged natural setting, Biscay offers you an authentic experience of culture, age-old traditions and charming villages linked to the land and the sea and with a historical legacy dating back centuries.

Respect historical sites, as well as our culture, language and identity.

Take part in local and sustainable activities and initiatives

Explore our history and culture by participating in local events, outdoor activities and farm work. Immerse yourself in our ancient traditions and enjoy our hospitality. Make yourself at home.

Enjoy the local gastronomy

Eat local produce in all styles of restaurants and bars. Participate in gastronomic events. Visit canneries, markets, cheese dairies, wine cellars and cider houses. Go out for “txikiteo” and “pintxos”.

Savour our gastronomic customs and support the local community.

Respect and look after the environment

Look after your environment and help to keep places clean and tidy. Respect nature and observe wildlife from a distance. Reduce and recycle waste and use natural resources sparingly.

May your footprint always be positive.

Discovering a “baserri” means entering into a way of life that has been handed down from generation to generation. 1 2 3 4 5

Visit a baserri

The “baserri” or Basque farmhouse is a symbol of our identity and traditional architecture. Located in spectacular natural settings, it promotes values such as the circular economy, food sovereignty and local products.

Tune in to local life and respect it

Respect and value our customs. Learn a few Basque words and try to use them with the locals.

Treat the local community and all people working in the tourism and hospitality industry with respect.

Wine tourism: discover txakoli and cider

Txakoli and cider are essential to our gastronomic culture and key to our identity. Discover them!

Walk through the spectacular landscapes where the wineries and cider houses are located. Stroll through the vineyards and take part in visits, activities, tastings and meals.

Buy local products as an alternative to the typical souvenir

Contribute to the development of responsible tourism by buying local crafts and products based on Basque symbolism.

Take a little piece of Biscay back home with you.

Plan your trip responsibly

Prior to your visit, learn about our destination and be sure to include less touristy experiences in addition to the iconic sights.

Stay in farmhouses, rural apartments, rural houses and rural hotels managed by local people who will make your experience authentic and friendly.

Use public and nonmotorised transport

Choose public transport to reduce your carbon footprint and avoid congestion and parking problems.

Take advantage of the natural beauty of Biscay to walk or cycle, using the extensive network of paths and greenways that cross spectacular landscapes.

PRACTICALINFO

TOURISM BILBAO

www.bilbaoturismo.net

BIZKAIA TOURISM www.visitbiscay.eus

BASQUE COUNTRY TOURISM www.turismo.euskadi.eus

TOURIST OFFICES

BILBAO

TOURISM BILBAO Plaza Circular, 1 Edificio Terminus 944 795 760 Alameda de Mazarredo 66 (Next to the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum) Airport 944 031 444

BIZKAIA

BAKIO

946 193 395 · www.bakio.eus

BALMASEDA - ENKARTUR

946 802 976 · www.visitenkarterri.com

BERMEO

946 179 154 · www.bizibermeo.eus

DURANGO

946 033 938 · www.turismodurango.net

ELORRIO

946 820 164 · www.elorrioturismo.eus

GERNIKA-LUMO

946 255 892 · www.gernikainfo.eus

GETXO

944 910 800 · www.getxo.eus/turismo

TIP - Tourism Information Point

March to December 615 75 62 90

GORLIZ

946 774 348 · www.visitgorliz.eus

KARRANTZA-HARANA

946 806 928 · www.karrantza.org

LEKEITIO

946 844 017 · www.lekeitioturismo.eus

MUNDAKA

946 177 201 · www.mundakaturismo.com

ONDARROA

946 831 951 · www.ondarroa.eus

ORDUÑA

945 384 384 · www.ordunaturismo.com

OROZKO

946 122 695 · www.gorbeiaeuskadi.com

PLENTZIA

946 774 199 · www.visitplentzia.com

PORTUGALETE

944 729 314 · www.portugalete.org

SANTURTZI

944 839 494 · www.visitsanturtzi.eus

SESTAO 944 070 985 · www.sestao.eus

SOPELA

944 065 519 · https://turismo.sopela.eus/

ZIERBENA (La Arena)

662 547 468 · www.zierbena.net (open seasonally)

TRANSPORT

AIRPORT

Bilbao-Loiu 913 211 000 (AENA) www.aena.es/en/bilbao.html

CRUISE AND FERRY

Ferry Bilbao-Portsmouth 902 108 147 www.brittany-ferries.es

TRAINS

RENFE. Abando Indalecio Prieto Station

Plaza Circular, 2

ADIF customer service 912 432 343

RENFE Bilbao customer service 944 879 222

RENFE customer service 912 320 320 www.renfe.com www.adif.es

EUSKOTREN

Customer service 944 333 333

www.euskotren.eus 944 019 900

FEVE. Concordia Station Calle de Bailén 2

BUSES

Bilbao Intermodal (Bus Station)

Calle Gurtubai 1 944 395 077 · www.bilbaointermodal.eus

Bilbobus (Municipal buses)

946 855 000 / 944 790 981 www.bilbao.eus/bilbobus

Bizkaibus (Coaches and buses, province and airport)

946 125 555 www.bizkaia.eus

METRO BILBAO

946 855 000 www.metrobilbao.eus

TRAM

944 333 333 www.euskotren.eus

TAXIS

Radio Taxi Bilbao

944 448 888 www.taxibilbao.com

Tele Taxi 944 102 121 www.teletaxibilbao.com

Radio Taxi Nervión 944 269 026 www.radiotaxinervion.com

In Getxo:

BIZKAITAXI

www.bizkaitaxi.eus / 94 491 53 53

GETXOBIZI

www.nextbike.es / 900 29 35 51

BICYCLE HIRE

Bilbaobizi

946 564 905 www.bilbaobizi.bilbao.eus

INFORMATION

EMERGENCIES 112 INFORMATION 010 (for calls within the Bilbao area)

944 010 010 (for calls outside of the Bilbao area)

CONSULAR OFFICE

944 706 426

CITIZEN INFORMATION BILBAO CITY COUNCIL

944 204 200

GENERAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD INFORMATION 011

LOST AND FOUND

944 204 981 / 944 205 000

ACCOMMODATIONS

NEKATUR/AGROTOURISM

943 327 090 www.nekatur.net

946 870 402 (Ihobe) · www.ekoetxea.eus

HOTEL ASSOCIATION

www.destinobilbao.com

XARMA, Association of Charming Hotels in the Basque Country www.xarmahotels.com

MUSEUMS IN BILBAO

GUGGENHEIM BILBAO MUSEUM

www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus · 944 359 000

FINE ART MUSEUM

www.bilbaomuseoa.eus · 944 396 060

SACRED ART MUSEUM

www.eleizmuseoa.com 944 320 125

ITSAS SEA MUSEUM BILBAO

www.itsasmuseum.eus · 946 085 500

EASTER PROCESSION MUSEUM

www.museodepasosbilbao.com 944 150 433

BILBAO BULLFIGHTING MUSEUM

www.bilbao.bmftoros.com 944 448 698

BASQUE COUNTRY MUSEUM

www.euskalmuseoa.eus · 944 155 423

REPRODUCTIONS MUSEUM

www.bilbokoberreginenmuseoa.eus/es 946 790 255

ATHLETIC CLUB MUSEUM

www.sanmames.athletic-club.eus/museo 944 661 100

BASQUE LANGUAGE INFORMATION CENTRE www.euskararenetxea.eus · 944 028 081

ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 944 040 990

MUSEUMS IN BIZKAIA

ON THE COAST

ARRANTZALEEN MUSEOA (Fishing Museum)

Bermeo www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 946 881 171

PLASENTIA DE BUTRÓN MUSEUM

Plentzia www.museoplentzia.org · 94 677 37 25

RIALIA MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY Portugalete www.portugalete.org/es-ES/Rialia · 944 729 200

SANTURTZI SEA MUSEUM www.visitsanturtzi.eus 944 839 494

AGURTZA SHIP MUSEUM www.visitsanturtzi.eus 944 839 494

BIZKAIA BRIDGE

Las Arenas (Getxo) /Portugalete www.puente-colgante.com · 944 801 012

PUNTA BEGOÑA GALLERIES

Getxo - www.puntabegonagetxo.eus

URDAIBAI BIRD CENTRE

Gautegiz-Arteaga · www.birdcenter.org 699 839 202

EKOETXEA URDAIBAI

Busturia www.ekoetxea.eus · 946 051 275

TXAKOLINGUNEA - TXAKOLI WINEMAKING MUSEUM

Bakio www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus/txakolingunea 946 028 513

SANTA CATALINA LIGHTHOUSE

Lekeitio www.lekeitioturismo.eus/en 946 844 017

INLAND

SIMÓN BOLÍVAR MUSEUM

Ziortza-Bolibar www.simonbolivarmuseoa.com 946 164 114

DURANGO ART AND HISTORY MUSEUM

Durango www.durangomuseoa.eus 946 030 020

ENCARTACIONES MUSEUM

Sopuerta www.enkarterrimuseoa.eus · 946 504 488

EL POBAL FORGE

Muskiz www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 629 271 516

BASQUE PEOPLE MUSEUM

Gernika-Lumo · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus · 946 255 451

GERNIKA PEACE MUSEUM FOUNDATION

Gernika-Lumo · www.museodelapaz.org · 946 270 213

GERNIKA ASSEMBLY HOUSE

Gernika-Lumo · www.gernika-lumo.eus 946 270 200

BASONDO

Wild bird refuge in Urdaibai, Kortezubi www.basondo.com 946 254 436

JOSÉ LUIS GOTI BASQUE MUSEUM ON THE HISTORY

OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCES

Leioa · www.ehu.eus 946 012 000

OROZKO MUSEUM

Orozko www.orozkomuseoa.eus 946 339 823

BASQUE COUNTRY MINING MUSEUM

Gallarta · www.meatzaldea.eus 946 363 682

BALMASEDA HISTORY MUSEUM

Balmaseda · www.visitenkarterri.com 946 802 976

LA ENCARTADA FACTORY MUSEUM

Balmaseda · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus · 946 800 778

VALENTÍN DE BERRIOTXOA MUSEUM

Elorrio www.visitelorrio.com 946 820 164

LOIZAGA TOWER. ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM

Galdames · www.torreloizaga.com 672 248 759

IRON BELT HISTORY MUSEUM

Berango www.cinturondehierro.eus 946 682 143

ANTZASTI MUSEUM

Dima · Artaun Auzoa, 35, 48141, www.antzasti.eus 628 32 22 75

ORDUÑA MUSEUM / ORDUÑA HIRIA MUSEOA Orduña ·orduñahiria.org 635 751436

KARPIN FAUNA

WILDLIFE REFUGE

Karrantza www.bbkkarpinfauna.eus 946 107 066

HONTZA MUSEUM FOUNDATION Mañaria · www.hontzamuseoa.eus 946 216 555

IZENADUBA BASOA Basque Mythology Park. Home of the Olentzero Mungia Caserío Landetxo Goikoa Baserria www.izenaduba.com · 946 740 061

DOLOMITE FACTORY MUSEUM Karrantza · www.visitenkarterri.com · 946 806 928

KONTZEJU ZAHARRA INFORMATION CENTRE Markina Xemein www.leaartibaiturismo.com/en/do/ detail/kontzeju-zaharra · 618 595 593

MUÑATONES CASTLE Muskiz · www.visitenkarterri.com · 629 271 516

ANGURRETA HARROBIA ART SPACE Mañaria · angurreta@gmail.com

NATURAL SPACES

URDAIBAI BIOSPHERE RESERVE www.urdaibai.eus Tel: 94 403 23 60 946 870 402 (Ihobe) www.ekoetxea.eus

GORBEIA NATURAL PARK 946 122 695 www.gorbeiaeuskadi.com

URKIOLA NATURAL PARK 946 814 155 · www.urkiola.net

ARMAÑÓN NATURAL PARK 946 560 079 · www.visitenkarterri.com

POZALAGUA CAVE www.cuevadepozalagua.eus

SANTIMAMIÑE CAVE santimamiñe.com

OMA FOREST www.bizkaia.eus/es/web/bosque-oma-basoa