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• Coast: maritime, elegant and authentic • : hidden valleys full of history • The green interior: tradition amongst grand mountains • The txakolí route: a wine which is very much our own • and its surroundings THE BISCAY ENKARTERRI COAST Route 1. The west coast Route 4. The Kadagua route Memories of fire and salt Echoes of the medieval Route 2. The central coast Route 5. Route of the hidden valleys Waves, dragons and 18 Nature and luxury Route 3. The east coast 6 Dunes, character and painted forests Enjoy

THE BISCAY BILBAO BY Route 9. Around Bilbao INLAND A bird's eye view of the city CAMPER Route 6. The Nervión route Where the water learns how to fly VAN This card is your passport to savings and convenience when planning your stay in Bilbao- Route 7. The Arratia Valley Biscay, use it for public transport, and Rural charm amongst mountains and theatre tickets, restaurants, shops and other meadows Thinking about your freedom leisure activities. Request one in any Tourism 34 38 Office or at: Route 8. The Duranguesado www.bilbaoturismo.net 24 Homage to stone and magic WINE AT THE TABLE OR OUT FOR

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ou are about to really get to know Biscay and each of its corners, its people, its gastronomy, its history. You will submerge yourselves deep into a universe Ywhich takes place on a small space of earth within the Basque Country; a Country full of contrasts, with its own ancestral identity, which gives character to its welcoming Ea people who love good food and sharing it. We propose ten routes and, along with them, a collection of points of interest which you will surely appreciate and a series of suggestions which will turn your trip into a journey that you will want to tell everybody about. Pobeña Ongi etorri. Gernika-Lumo Bilbao Pozalagua Markina-Xemein 4 Güeñes 5 Durango Artziniega Dima Route 1. The west coast Route 2. The central coast Quejana Route 3. The east coast Route 4. The Kadagua route Route 5: Route of the hidden valleys Orduña Gorbeia Route 6: The Nervión Route Route 7: The Arratia Valley Route 8: The Duranguesado Route 9: Around Bilbao Legutio Route 10: Wine tourism Enjoy THE BISCAY COAST Three worlds, onecoast

Elantxobe 6 Bakio 7 Plentzia Bermeo Ea Lekeitio Zierbena Sopela Mundaka eyond Bilbao, the Biscay coast is an explosion Pobeña Getxo Ondarroa of contrasts. Three universes share one sole Santurtzi coastline. A perfect cocktail of industry, history and Gernika-Lumo Bliving nature. In this guide we are going to propose Portugalete three routes by car, one per day. Strap yourselves in! After familiarising ourselves with the milestones of industrial heritage from Zierbena to Portugalete, we will get on board Bilbao Markina-Xemein “El Puente Bizkaia” or “Puente Colgante” (the Hanging Bridge) ferry in order to cross over to the most stately side of the coast: Getxo. A town which is full of small palaces and mansions which overlook its urban beaches. You Route 1. The west coast will visit the charming Puerto Viejo de , and even immerse yourselves in one of the wildest coasts of the Route 2. The central coast : Sopela, Bermeo, San Juan de , Route 3. The east coast Mundaka, Ondarroa, Lekeitio... During this tour we will show you the footsteps of the industrial past, we will point out the most fun activities to do with your family, romantic nooks, local gastronomy, patron saint's festivals... And much more.

Azkorri Route 1. The west coast Enjoy Memories of fire and salt Zierbena Beach of La Arena Greenway of Itsaslur Getxo N-630

Pobeña 9 km 15’ Santurtzi 4km 1km 15’ 5’ Bridge A-8 Biscay

Portugalete BI-711 There was a time in which the sea was the last stop for the mineral wagons, the port of departure for iron, the final destination of the miner’s rivers of sweat, of the forgers, of thousands of workers. There was a time in which the sea was the panorama of the ballrooms in the grand mansions where the industrial high Bilbao bourgeoisie dwelled. That was when a gigantic iron bridge was Bizkaia Bridge proudly constructed, a monument to engineering, a union point between two worlds, both conflicting and complementary. The sea 8 of fire and salt, of tears and champagne. 9

We’ll begin our trip by setting off which has retained its traditional You can visit the Casa Torre Palace from Bilbao on the A-8 motorway charm with magnificent fish and (18th century) with its historical and heading for the Muskiz-La Arena seafood grills. The N-630 brings us interpretation centre. exit, in the direction of Pobeña. Here to Santurtzi, where views on the left The Cofradía de Pescadores building we are faced with two options: the showcase the gigantic installations It’s Historic Quarter is well worth a the left, industrial and working- Their refined British style speaks houses the Santurtzi Itsasoa Museum first one, to pass through the natural of the Bilbao Bridge. visit, as is its Gothic-Renaissance class and the right, residential and of the influences and relationships and one of the many restaurants dunes of the La Arena Beachand Church of Andra . We can stroll bourgeois. We can cross it by car which the entrepreneurial families offering a taste of the sea in this the second one, which consists in along the edge of the Ría until we aboard its nacelle or we can walk of the time established with those town. From here, during the summer exploring the Itsaslur Greenway, an Santurtzi reach the Torre de Salazar (Salazar along the vertiginous walkway on islands. The stroll can be enjoyed months and with prior reservation, old railway line with the sea at your Tower) and take in the charm of the the top. It’s truly an unforgettable in a traditional manner following you can on an excursion by boat feet (approx. 2 hours. there and back). Plaza del Solar with its neoclassical experience. the information panels or by solving to visit the whales in the waters of bandstand. and following the Magic Fly “clues” the Bay of Biscay. More information Continue on the BI-3794 towards Once we reach the other side we (requires a smartphone). the town of Zierbena, a small port can be found at the Tourist Office in Finally, we invite you to feel the will arrive in Getxo, specifically in Santurtzi. breeze and climb the iron giant the district of Las Arenas. Getxo is Returning to Bilbao is simple, the which has been looking over us from BI-637 is the quickest way, but if Taking the path which, in the past, a very extensive municipality and high above for the last few hours. It’s you’re not in a rush we recommend our famous sardine fishermen once during this first route we suggest the Bizkaia Bridge, also called the going as far as the district of Neguri. taking the BI-711 back along the Ría Santurtzi is the great seaside town of themselves walked along we will visit Puente Colgante (Hanging Bridge). Walk alongside the sea admiring the to take in the spectacular industrial, the west of Biscay. Its joyous sardine one of the last traditional wooden This great work of engineering grandeur of the palaces of the high steel-making and naval heritage fishers, protagonists of the popular boats left in , the has been a World Heritage Site, bourgeoisie from the end of the 19th marked out by cranes and therefore song, trailed their merchandise Atunero Agurtza. declared by UNESCO, since 2006 century and the beginning of the understand a little bit more about the La Arena Beach through the stony streets of their Portugalete is a medieval town next and represents the meeting point 20th century. history of a town connected to its sea fishing port. to the Ría de Bilbao (Bilbao’s estuary). between the two banks of the Ría, by work, richness and the spirit of improvement. Route 2. The central coast Enjoy Waves, dragons and txakoli

The cliffs reverberate with the lashings of a sea which is sometimes furious, and other times docile and always generous. Beaches of golden sand, sunsets and an island inhabited by dragons. Stories of privateers and whalers entwine with tales of gigantic waves to be ridden. And finally, Gernika, a living reminder of the barbarity of the war and a symbol of the freedom of the Basque people. BI-3101 San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

San Juan de 11 km Gaztelugatxe 18’ 22km BI-3151 4km BI-2120 33’ Bakio 7’ Bermeo Arrietara- BI-2235 Atxabiribil Plentzia BI-2122 Mundaka Barinatxe- La Salvaje 8km Sopela 13’ 4km BI-634 7’ 11 km BI-2235 17’ Puerto Getxo for its leisure port and the Puerto Viejo Viejo de Algorta. This is a fishing Gernika- Ereaga town which scales the cliff and is Lumo 11 BI-637 full of marine charm. To familiarise yourself with the history of the Port, its houses and its people, see information on the signs or follow the Bilbao QR itinerary.

Arriatera-Atxabiribil

Getxo with Getxo) is a beach with its own dune system and a meeting point for fans of paragliding. On the Arriatera- We leave Bilbao in the direction of Next we retrace our steps and join Atxabiribil beach you will find Our next stop on this route is diving in what is the first winery and Getxo on the BI-637 and, having the BI-634 heading for Sopela. Before several very lively bars from which Plentzia, a town which is reached man-made reef in the world, the crossed , we go straight over arriving in Berango, you can visit the you can admire spectacular sunsets. from Sopela via the BI-2122. Home Bodega Submarina Crusoe Treasure. the roundabout taking the / Museo Memorial del Cinturón de and origin of numerous sea folk, Find out more at the Plentzia Tourism Las Arenas exit. At the next junction, Hierro (The Ring of Steel Memorial this town has the triple attraction of Office. At the end of the bay you will follow the signs for Portu Zaharra/ Museum) which was built during the having an estuary, a perfect beach for find the Petrified Dunes of Puerto Viejo. This way takes us to Civil War in order to defend Bilbao. family leisure due to its calm waters which are more than 6,000 years old Ereaga beach, where we can take in Sopela is an ideal place for surfing. and a leisure port. The bay which it and from which you can walk to the the beautiful scenery offered to us Its beaches are flanked by whimsical shares with the town of Gorliz offers Gorliz Lighthouse. by its elegant noble mansions which rock formations and vertiginous you a unique experience with wine Plentzia-Gorliz overlook the sea and provide shelter cliffs. Barinatxe-La Salvaje (shared tasting activities and underwater San Juan de Route 2. The central coast Gaztelugatxe Enjoy Waves, dragons and txakoli Bakio Bermeo Arrietara- Atxabiribil Plentzia Mundaka Barinatxe- The coastline, first taking the BI- La Salvaje 2120 and then the BI-3151, takes us Sopela

directly to the most extensive beach Berango in Biscay, Bakio, which is special due Puerto Viejo Getxo to the magnitude of sports that you Gernika- Ereaga Lumo can do there, in particular, surfing. Bakio is a summer town which has been able to maintain an important and has one of the best panoramic rural economy based around the views that you can find on the coast farmhouse. Fruit of this is the of Biscay. production and commercialisation of txakoli, a young and fresh wine from By following the same road, we reach Biscay itself, the history of which Gernika. The town of the "" is can be discovered at the Museum of the internationally recognised icon Txakoli-Txakolingunea. Bermeo of the absurdity and cruelty of the war. It was bombed during the Civil War and, thanks to Picasso’s work the marmitako and the tuna, white of art, today stands as a symbol of tuna and anchovy preserves. This the desire for peace. Gernika also incredibly charming fishing town houses the Meeting House and its has a large whaling tradition. A famous tree, a flagship of the rights visit to the Museo del Pescador and liberty of the Basque people. (Fishermen's Museum) (located in 12 The Pueblos de Europa , the 13 the Ercilla Tower and declared a Museo de la Paz (Peace Museum), National Monument in 1944) and the Euskal Herria Museum and the the Aita Guria boat will satisfy your Santa María church are also worth curiosity regarding the life a visit. A journey through our and the difficulties faced history, our identity as a people by the men and women Bakio and our deep-rooted tradition. of the sea. Going out for pintxos in the To return to the point of old part and visiting departure of our route, we’ll From Bakio, take the BI-3101 towards the old port with its choose the quickest path. Bermeo. But, before reaching this cheerfully coloured Take the BI-635 to Amorebieta coastal town, you simply must take a houses is, for certain, a and access the AP-8 motorway stop on your journey and discover the good plan. As well as taking in towards Bilbao. island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the views of the cliffs and the island one of the most spectacular scenes of Izaro from La Tala. on the Basque Coast, and backdrop of The BI-2235 takes us to Mundaka, the famous series Game of Thrones famous international surfing with its mythical dragons. After destination which boasts having passing a bridge on two , the longest left-hand break wave gather strength in order to climb the in . Mundaka centres its life 241 stairs to the small chapel of San around the fishing port, the most Mundaka Juan. When you reach the top, don’t picturesque corner of the town and forget to ring the bell three times, a point for meeting and enjoying life. make a wish and banish bad spirits. The Santa Catalina chapel, thanks to Gernika-Lumo In Bermeo, this route submerges its strategic location, looks over the us in the gastronomic pleasures of comings and goings of the estuary Route 3. The east coast Enjoy Dunes, character and painted forests The people of the sea are often reserved, looking upon the visitor with eyes that have witnessed storms, shipwrecks and solitude. The people of the sea drink in life in great gulps because they Elantxobe are aware of our fragility, because they dream from the distance of the dunes upon their beaches, of their forests as canvasses. Their towns reveal character, their traditions pride, their festivals passion. Navigate amongst them on your journey. Laga BI-3238 Ea Laida 6km 9’ Lekeitio BI-3234 14km 20’ BI-3238

Arteaga Castle 10 km BI-2238 14’ 14 km 24’ Urdaibai Bird Centre Santimamiñe BI-3438 Ondarroa BI-2238 Oma Forest Gernika-

14 Lumo 15 12 km BI-635 Oma BI-633 18’

To get to Gernika, the starting point of this route, take the AP-8 towards Donostia-San Sebastián taking the Amorebieta-Etxano exit and continuing along the BI-635. Gernika, Markina- as mentioned in the previous route, Xemein is an obligatory place to visit in order to get to know the history Bolibar and traditions of Biscay. Home of We resume our journey heading its famous peppers and beans, this Zenarruza Collegiate towards the coast on the BI-2238. It’s town holds a market each Monday worth taking a detour at Kortezubi of the year and the large agricultural Head back on the BI-2238 to steer in order to discover the Bosque de festival “el Último lunes de Gernika” towards Arteaga. In this town Oma or “The Enchanted Forest”, a (The last Monday of Gernika - on the you have the opportunity to visit work by Agustín Ibarrola, an artistic last Monday in October). the Urdaibai Bird Centre, a living collection of trees painted with eerie museum of birds and nature, and and suggestive optical effects. The the Arteaga Castle, a neo-medieval Santimamiñe Cave, declared a castle inspired by French Gothic. World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008, with a multitude of beautiful After this stop, our path leads us Laga rock paintings and an interpretation along the BI-3234 towards the centre with the latest explanatory beaches of Laida and Laga, a Gernika-Lumo technologies, complete the view. paradise of golden sands surrounded by tall mountains. Route 3. The east coast Elantxobe

Enjoy Dunes, character and painted trees Laga Ea Laida Unbeatable for bathing, you can surf, Lekeitio kayak, padel-surf or canoe along the Ría de Urdaibai. We continue on the Arteaga Castle BI-3234 and then turn onto the BI- Urdaibai Bird Centre Santimamiñe 3237 until we arrive at Elantxobe, Kortezubi Ondarroa Oma Forest a vertiginous town boxed in by two Gernika- cliffs. In its port, you can relax in the Lumo tide pools.

Markina- Xemein

Bolibar Zenarruza Collegiate

Elantxobe

Some 4 kilometres from Markina- Another 12 minutes by car, the BI- This route is ideal for trying the local Xemein, towards Durango on the 3238 takes us to the magic of Ea. gastronomy: the marmitako (a stew BI-633, following the signs towards A tiny that, with it’s of tuna and potatoes), baby squid in Ziortza-Bolibar (BI-2224 and then 16 little cove at the end of the Ría which their ink, grilled sea bream, clams BI-4401), is La Colegiata de 17 crosses it, will take you in as soon in green sauce... All of this washed Ziortza or Zenarruza Collegiate. as you set eyes on it. Following in down with a good txakoli from Biscay. An important historical and artistic fishermen’s footsteps along the monument on the Northern Saint From Ondarroa on the BI-633 we coast of Biscay, on the BI-3238 James Way, highlighted by its arrive at Markina-Xemein, a town and the BI-2238 roads we arrive at Plateresque-style cloister, the only which is framed within the Northern Lekeitio. This town boasts a colourful one in Biscay. Saint James Way. Its Renaissance port with a wide range of bars and and Baroque palaces are evidence To return to Bilbao, go back on the BI- restaurants, a legendary island and of its splendid past. 633 towards Durango. There, take the a majestic historic quarter. AP-8 motorway towards Bilbao.

Ondarroa

We bid farewell to Lekeitio in order to Lekeitio head for Ondarroa on the panoramic BI-3438 road which runs alongside the sea. In the old part, the Likona Tower and the Andra Mari church Zenarruza Collegiate (both from the 15th century) are well worth a visit. Enjoy

ENKARTERRI Pozalagua Sopuerta Bilbao Karrantza Balmaseda The west Güeñes Lanestosa Zalla Route 4. The Kadagua route of Fiefdom Route 5: Route of the hidden valleys

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n this route you will discover what is possibly the least well-known area of Biscay, a perfect combination of Ofertile valleys and nature with towns which hold great importance in our history. The region of Enkarterri or Las Encartaciones is the most western part of the Fiefdom of Biscay, neighbouring Cantabria and . The name seems to come from the letters of the "fueros" which granted privileges and liberties to these towns as they annexed to the Fiefdom. A historical trail of great monumental value which will capture you with its great scenic beauty and the magic of the underground world of its caves.

Pozalagua Route 4. The Kadagua route Enjoy Echoes of the medieval

Balmaseda The clear waters of Kadagua once flowed down stained red. Factional wars blighted the region, the tower houses burned and the people took refuge in the villas. Echoes of the medieval now turned into stone, just as vanity turned into the colonial palace, affluent immigrants, returned, nostalgic. Today life flows peacefully amongst the aroma of bubbling putxeras. The walls and battlements instil sounds of a heroic past into our days and, maybe, spirits of nobles engaged in meetings, still discussing which colour the river will flow. Bilbao

6 km Abellaneda 8’ 3 km 26km BI-3651 BI-636 8 km BI-2701 6’ ARENATZarte 29’ 13’ BI-630 BI-3602 Güeñes Zalla Balmaseda

20 21 To begin this route which is full this inside an enormous industrial of historical monuments alongside park on the Arangoiti Estate. Capacity the river we leave Bilbao for 700 people. on the BI-636 and join the BI-3651 We leave Güeñes on the same road towards Güeñes. We are met by Villa that we came in on, but then we take The San Pedro de Zarikete chapel is the Museum of Encartaciones. Pay it We can visit the buildings and see Urrutia, a home which is now a Casa the BI-3602 to Zalla. This town links a highlight, next to which a sapling a visit and find out about this part of original machines of great value. If Consistorial (Town Hall) and a silent its history to the border disputes and of the Tree of Gernika was planted. our history. you like gastronomical peculiarities witness of those who one day went old foundries. It preserves a valuable To enjoy the fresh air, there’s the you will be keen to get to know to the Indies and came back rich. We end this journey back to the historical legacy such as the Murga leisure area of Bolumburu, and a both the past and the present of An outstanding example of religious echoes of our past in Balmaseda. Palace which dates to the 17th stroll along the old Robla railway the Putxeras which are prepared on architecture, the Santa de María After returning on the BI-2701, take century, the current town hall, or the lines. the day of San Severino, the 23rd of Church (16th century), a notable Abellaneda the BI-630 in order to arrive, in less Tower of Terreros, a good example of October. It is a traditional bean stew example of Isabelline Gothic and the Abellaneda is a town which you than 15 minutes, at this town, the defensive construction in the era of with all of the sacraments (pork ribs, Renaissance. must visit when doing this route. biggest population centre of the area factional wars. bacon, chorizo, blood sausage...) To enjoy an authentic coexistence Following the BI-3602, we leave with an extremely beautiful historic which the railway workers of the of nature and art, we can visit Zalla and a little further on take the quarter presided by the Puente Bilbao- line cooked on the ARENATZarte, in the Arenatza BI-2701. The Abellaneda Meeting Viejo, the oldest testimony of its heat from the coal of the machines in park (Güeñes). It is a botanical House was a meeting place where wall. Easter in Balmaseda, during a putxera or a railwayman's casserole garden which, in its paths, homes representatives of the regional which a Living Passion is recreated dish. It is ideal to accompany them exceptional trees and cutting-edge councils discussed general matters full of realism which draws in more with the town’s txakoli. sculptures. from the 14th to the 19th century. than 50,000 people. The Beret If you have come with your family, Today, this symbol of the set of Museum La Encartada, an old factory From Balmaseda to Bilbao, it takes a visit the Biscay Abentura Park, a park privileges and the liberty enjoyed by specialising in the production of the little less than 30 minutes to return ARENATZarte containing circuits with obstacles, these localities when they annexed traditional “txapela”, takes us back to along the BI-636. inflatables and a climbing wall. All of to the Fiefdom of Biscay, is home to the end of the industrial revolution. Route 5: Route of the hidden valleys Enjoy Nature and luxury Award) in 2013, as they contain the In the middle of July, next to the surprise. With a guided visit we can highest concentration of eccentric caves, the natural auditorium of appreciate how regal palaces of the The Earth is fanciful when it plays at modelling its landscape and stalactites on the whole planet. They the old Pozalagua quarry is home 17th and 18th century stand amongst sometimes prefers to do it in secret, creating caves of impossible forms 32km defy gravity as they grow and imitate to a Music Festival in the open air rural houses. The colonial mansions, that reject the rules of Nature itself. In one corner of the Encartaciones, whimsical shapes which take on the with prominent artists from Basque which still stand, are also quite environments are created and beautiful objects are collected, glorious 44’ appearance of roots. folklore. Additionally, the valley intriguing. Some of the tours include vintage cars in a castle. Green floods the valleys and shelters protected offers you the possibility of visiting a visit to the Interpretation Centre of This treasure, hidden in the depths species and the odd dinosaur. The secluded spots hold secrets to be the local cheese dairies and tasting Cave Paintings, Kobenkoba. For more BI-2701 A-8 of the Peñas de Ranero, was found whispered about. some of the famous Carranzana information: www.lanestosa.net Bilbao by chance in 1957 by a dolomite cheeses. You can find out demolition in the quarry. The Sopuerta Abentura more about these experiences and To return to Bilbao, take the N-629 Sopuerta path through the cave is a metal Pozalagua other activities at the Karrantza in order to get back onto the A-8 footbridge which will lead you to towards Laredo/Bilbao. 23km Tourism Office. Karrantza BI-3601 “the Versalles room” crossing a BI-4679 33’ lake which is dried-up due to the We leave the Pozalagua Caves on the Loizaga Tower mining activity. At the end, a viewing BI-630 towards Karrantza and, at the BI-630 platform in the shape of a large junction, continue in the direction of BI-3622 dome (125 metres in length, 70 in Lanestosa (BI-3622). The beauty of width and 12 in height), allows you its medieval quarter and its little 16km to dwell upon the beauty of the cave cobbled streets never ceases to Lanestosa 22’ in all of its splendour.

We progress on our route on the BI- This outing begins at the El Pobal 22 630 towards the Karrantza Valley. 23 Smithy, one of the last smithies Before reaching this town, follow left in Biscay. To get there from the sign to Karpin Abentura. This Bilbao, head for the A-8 on the is a foster centre for wild animals Cantabrian Dual Carriageway and and visiting it takes us back to the take the Muskiz/La Arena/Playa- Jurassic era, following in the steps Hondartza exit in order to continue Loizaga Tower of the dinosaurs. on the N-634, then take the BI- 2701 exit (/Sopuerta/ Zalla/Balmaseda) until you reach activities which can be done in the the Pobal district. The smithy in trees and with different levels of El Pobal is a typical hydraulic one difficulty, from 1 to 21 metres above from the 13th to the 14th centuries. the ground. In the 18th century it was renovated and left as we know it today. After making the most of the outdoor activities in a unique and natural The collection can be visited and it environment, head back onto the includes the smithy itself, the Casa BI-2701 past Sopuerta and keep Palacio where the forgers lived, a driving on the BI-3601 until you small bread oven and a flour mill. reach Loizaga Tower, a museum of Pozalagua old and classic cars. Nestled inside We continue on the BI-2701 to a medieval tower, this museum is Sopuerta. Our next stop is Sopuerta We continue our journey on the home to a permanent exhibition of Abentura, an adventure park in the BI-630 to the turning which is world-renowned classic cars and Karrantza Valley trees for the whole family. Here, we signposted Ranero (BI-4679) and has a special private collection of find ten circuits, three of them with Pozalagua Caves. These were named Rolls-Royces which are in perfect cable slides, with different sports as the Mejor Rincón de España (Best condition. Corner in - Guide Enjoy

INLAND Tradition amongst large mountains

24 Route 6: The Nervión Route 25 Bilbao Route 7: The Arratia Valley Route 8: The Duranguesado

Durango Gordexola Igorre Elorrio Artziniega Dima f you love the mountains, this is the place for you. These routes offer you a world Areatza of possibilities for enjoying them practising sports such as climbing, caving, , Urkiola canyoning, paragliding, bungee jumping and many more. You can also admire the Quejana Orozko Iastounding beauty of the green of their forests and walk your hiking boots through the cobbles of the interesting villages at the foot of their valleys. And why not take Gorbeia Otxandio a walk through the sceneries upon which the stories of Basque mythology feed, Orduña with their ancient beliefs that the witches and lamias dwelled in the caves on the mountains and forests in the area. Legutio

Etxanobe Route 6: The Nervión Route Enjoy Where the water learns how to fly Bilbao Biscay and Araba, sisters and neighbours. They share valleys, mountain ranges, rivers, history and dreams. They share beauty, traditions and wine. Medieval cobbles, doors, archways, echoes of past glories, of customs and merchants who brought from Castilla to the loading ports, headed towards Northern Europe. There, water becomes air, it flies from the heights in order to spill over BI-636 Biscay the birth of a river, the Nervión, which arrives with vigour in Bilbao to make sense of the past, to reconstruct its infinite futures. 20km 24’ Leaving Bilbao on the BI-636, turn AP-68 onto the BI-2604 and we arrive in Gordexola. The iron industry has been very present in this town, as Gordexola up until the mid-20th century their old smithies were still in operation. BI-2604 17km It is also a land of palaces, villas and 25’ mansions as well as tower houses 21km Orozko and the luxurious colonial mansions. Artziniega 29’ On this route, we suggest getting to BI-2522 know an area in the sibling-territory 9 km A-624 A-624 of Araba, the Ayala/Aiara Valley, to 12’ discover the towns of Artziniega 26 8 km 27 and Quejana. Without leaving the Quejana 7km BI-2604, we enter into the first of 10’ A-625 said towns, a small medieval village 9’ which is home to the Artziniega Tower, the Ethnological Museum Orduña Salto del Nervión (Nervión Waterfall) and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of A-2625 From Artziniega, take the A-624 and in some 12 minutes you will arrive Salto del Nervión in Quejana, the centre of which is In Amurrio we take the A-625 until in a waterfall in the shape of a Leaving Orduña on the BI-625, we a monumental site made up of the we reach Orduña, the only locality horse’s tail. To reach it, take the retrace our steps passing by Amurrio fortified palace, the church, the in Biscay entitled to call itself a city. A-2625 road and ascend the Orduña and continuing onto the A-624, there Dominican Convent and the Tower Formerly an important commercial port. Once you reach the top of the we take the BI-2522 which brings Chapel of the Virgen del Cabello. and customs centre with Castilla, it port, continue along the road until us directly to Orozko. We can stroll After continuing for a few kilometres offers noteworthy civil and religious you reach the entrance to Mount through its streets and discover the Artziniega along the A-624, we arrive at history. Santiago, on the left, next to a small San Bartolomé de Olarte church, the Orduña hut, you will see a cattle-grid and the Anunzibai bridge and the Legorburu Aresketamendi, the Renewable The Plaza de los Fueros is a good first car park. As you continue you Casa Palacio, now home to the departure point for the routes on Encina. You can partake in many will come across up to 4 car Ethnological Museum. foot or bicycle through the Sierra sports activities and get to know the Energy park which is located in (The third one is closest to the Salto) Salvada. If you do not suffer from To return to Bilbao, simply access the surroundings via its many pathways Amurrio. This is an outdoor space with a limited capacity and some of vertigo we recommend that you AP-68 and soon you will be back in and trails. On foot, horseback or by where you can try and put to the them requiring payment. Once you climb up to the Nervión Viewpoint the capital of Biscay. bicycle, whatever you prefer. test the operation of several devices have parked, just follow the forest from which you can look over one related to different energy sources, path and follow the Fuente Santiago- For more information regarding of the most extraordinary views of therefore familiarising yourself with Salto del Nervión PR-BU 42 route. routes and hiking contact the Ayala the Basque geography: the Salto Quejana the energy principles upon which Important: to view the waterfall Valley and Alto Nervión Tourist Office. del Nervión (Nervión Waterfall). It sustainable development relies. Ideal we recommend that you go during has a drop of almost 300 metres to visit with your family. periods of heavy rain and thawing. Route 7: The Arratia Valley Enjoy Rural charm amongst mountains and meadows

The gigantic Mount Gorbeia majestically keeps watch over the valleys which surround it. The shepherds and their sheep learnt, many centuries ago, to recognise the Bilbao best hillsides with fresh grass. This route is immersive, experiential, unique. Savour, herd, and then submerge AP-8 25km yourself in the thermal waters or in dams which appear 34’ straight off a postcard. Arratia is rugged, authentic and special. We leave Bilbao towards the the Arratia Valley which winds its way N-240 between the tips of Gorbeia and El An- boto. Take the AP-8 towards Donostia/ San Sebastián, take exit 105 to Galda- Igorre kao and continue on the N-240 Vito- -Gasteiz/Galdakao Hospitalea until 6 km you reach Igorre. This quiet town per- 9’ N-240 fectly reflects finding pleasure in the Dima small things. Within its heritage, the Vildósola Palace from the 17th centu- ry stands out, as does Casa Zubizarre- Areatza ta and the town’s different BI-2543 28 29 (farmhouses), the construction of 17km Gorbeia Park”. Continue along this concrete towards the typical Basque houses which dates back to between the Pagomakurre 22’ 16th and 18th path and after approximately 1km on the inside. You can refresh centuries. Otxandio you will come to a fork in the road. yourselves during the summer Take the path on the left and carry months in the reservoirs’ artificial We leave Igorre The Gorbeia Natural Gorbeia Natural N-240 You can enjoy a spa circuit at the straight on until you arrive at the car beaches and also partake in water behind us in or- Park stretches out Park park which is next to Otzarreta. sports. 9km Balneario Areatza Hotel or maybe der to move on over more then 20,000 23km A-623 12’ visit a cheese dairy where you can to Areatza on hectares between 24’ The Hayedo de Otzarreta is a magical The A-623 and the BI-3941 take watch the elaboration process of the N-240. This Araba and Biscay, making place, full of charm, where you can us to Otxandio, back in Biscay Idiazabal, the Denomination of Origin town is sheltered it the most extensive natural take in landscape which appears to again. From the Town Hall to the Cheese and partake in a tasting. by Gorbeia, the reserve in the Basque Country. A have come straight out of a fairytale. Santa Mariñe church, with the highest moun- cross stands at the summit of Mount You will also be introduced to Its centenarian beech trees do not Vulcano fountain being a main Gorbeia which is 18 metres high, the grow horizontally, but vertically, attraction, you will be fascinated Areatza tain in Biscay Legutio the “” sheep, a breed native (1,842m) which symbol of the Park. to the Basque Country, as well as more than 50 years ago their by its monumental richness. Our gives its name as the work of the Gorbeia branches were pruned in order to next destination is Dima. To reach to the Natural Park. Areatza has an difficult descent. It can be completed sheepdogs (Information and obtain carbon from their firewood. this town, take the BI-2543 road. The San Pedro Apóstol parochial important architectural heritage: the in 4 hours, there and back (12km). reservations: +34 946 941 212, We go back along the N-240 towards church, the Humilladero shrine, the Convent of Santa Isabel, the San Bar- www.viajesporeuskadi.es). Vitoria-Gasteiz and then continue Gorbeia Urizar palace, the Ziarrusta tower tolomé church and, in the square; onto the A-2620 Legutio-Aramaio- the Gortazar palace and the city hall Otxandio From Areatza, on the N-240 following and the Gothic church of Magdalena the signs towards Vitoria-Gasteiz, Arrasate/Mondragón, we head for which is of a Neo-classical style. Here If you want to climb to the peak, we de Lamindao all form part of the you will discover the spectacular Legutio, a beautiful corner of , we also find the Areatza o Parketxe In- recommend that you use the road historical patrimony. Hayedo de Otzarreta. To get there, surrounded by green pastures and terpretation Centre which invites fam- which ascends from Areatza and at kilometre 38.5, when you get to the nearby reservoirs of Urrunaga Returning to Bilbao, we head ilies to better get to know this natural leave the car in the recreational area the top of Barazar, take the concrete and Albina. At its entrance, an old towards Igorre and, via the N-240, environment. of Pagomakurre. From here, this road which is on your right. There is gateway with a double pointed we reach the A-8 which takes us to hiking route is signposted and has a a sign which says: “ Natural from the medieval era guides us the capital of Biscay. Route 8: The Duranguesado Enjoy Homage to stone and magic

The Goddess Mari inhabits the bare rock. She wanders aimlessly amongst Bilbao beech trees, protects and wards off. The great mass of stone crushes us to the ground, mere mortals. Urkiola is the magic, the pagan and Christian rituals, the final refuge for beings created by the fears of the Euskal Herria people. The noble villas at its feet hide palaces and secrets, the peaks upon high enclose the greatness of this earth, the yearning for freedom of its AP-8 people, and the hospitality of its valleys. 33 km 34’ Durango

7km 14’ Argiñeta

BI-636 4km 12km 7’ BI-3321 20’ BI-623 Elorrio Durango Arrazola

30 Urkiola Greenway 31 Urkiola Betsaide

From Bilbao, towards Donostia/ Park. From Durango, taking the BI- San Sebastián, the AP-8 takes us 623, you can take in the extraordinary to Durango, a town in a natural landscape on offer at this Natural environment of great beauty and full Park where you can find mountain of possibilities for lovers of outdoor ranges and white rocks, Having returned to Durango, we set Betsaide. At El Tope, the end point of its historical patrimony: palaces activities. In its urban centre you gullies and deep valleys, intricate off towardsElorrio on the BI-636, of the Arrazola Greenway, leave the and stately homes of robust stone can discover emblematic elements forests and soft pastures. You can but we can pause our journey and car and, after a gentle climb along and carved masonry, the Santa and buildings such as the Cross also practise mountaineering, stop off atAtxondo if we feel like a a signposted path, you will reach Ana Monastery, the Basilica de la of Kurutziaga, the Santa María de climbing, rappel or hiking. Elorrio quiet stroll, ideal for families, along the summit where you will be faced Purísima Concepción, the door of Basilica, the noble palaces, At the top of this Natural Park, the old train trail Durango-Arrazola. with incomparable views and be Don Tello, the Tola palace and the a tour of the remains that were on a hillside, is the Sanctuary of The Arrazola Greenway, hidden able to relax in the silence of the remains of the medieval wall. In left after the town was bombed De Padua). Surrounded by ash, the Santos Antonios (Abad and amongst the imposing stone walls of mountain. It is the exact point where the outskirts of Elorrio, we can in 1937 and the “Espacio para la eucalyptus and beech trees, its is a path which is completely the three Basque Country territories access the necropolis of Argiñeta Memoria” (Space for Remembering), history is linked to the origins of flat and which stretches across 10 meet: Araba, and Biscay. A on the BI-3321, one of the most a monument which was erected as a Argiñeta Christianity. Opposite the sanctuary km, there and back, which can be monument marks this geographical important Basque Country funerary reminder of the terrible occurrence. there is a stone which, according to completed in two hours. The trip milestone. monuments constructed in the Early The Basque Book and Record Fair of popular belief, is a meteorite and can also be completed by car, taking . Durango is celebrated in December possesses special virtues: in order to the BI-4332, a parallel road. This way We go back to our point of departure and is the most important cultural find a husband quickly, the maidens we can enjoy the greenest and most in Apatamonasterio (Axpe Atxondo) To return to the capital of Biscay, we fair in the Basque Country. of marrying age simply had to circle rural Biscay. and join the road again, first via retrace our steps along the path to it. Nowadays it also works for young the N-634 and then the N-636 until Elorrio via the N-636 to Durango and If you love green spaces we suggest lads. All of this is complemented with From here, there is another we arrive in Elorrio. This town finally, take the AP-8 to Bilbao. that you visit the Urkiola Natural several inns, huts and restaurants. recommendable visit, the climb to stands out due to the high value Enjoy Around BILBAO

e propose another way of enjoying Bilbao, looking down on it from up high and discovering why people fondly call this city: “el Botxo” (the hole). From the Wmountains which protect it, you can enjoy beautiful urban panoramic views in the silence of nature.

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Wine tourism: the TXAKOLI

etting to know the culture of txakoli is a way of getting to know us better along with our culture and traditions. It began as a small-scale production and today is a must Gin our restaurants and our kitchens. Try it and enjoy its peculiar and distinctive taste. Route 9. Around Bilbao Enjoy A bird's eye view of the city Our next visit will be the mining Triano mountains and nearby is the exit 5 (Zorrozgoiti/Altamira) and landscape of La Arboleda. Environmental Interpretation Centre following the signs for Kobeta, you of Peñas Negras. Several lakes can will arrive at this leisure area. It’s a Nature has been generous in Bilbao. The mountains protect the city and offer open From Akarlanda, take the Leioa- be found in this area which, in their fitting place for having fun with your and green spaces. Height becomes an effective ally for contemplating the curious Unbe (BI-2731) road and, at the day, were pits from old mining family, it has a park next to a lake and combination of historical buildings and new construction which mark out the meandering first roundabout, go down the flow of the Ría, the main character and witness of the history of the city. Another way of operations when iron excavation offers some spectacular views of the Unibersitateko Errepidea (BI-647) seeing Bilbao, a journey on high to take in extraordinary panoramic views from the Old Akarlanda was carried out in the open air. city and its metropolis. The area is a until you reach the BI-637 (all Quarter to the Abra, entry point to Bilbao from the sea. Typical “alubiadas” can be tasted in highlight in the summer due to the directions), at the next roundabout. the picturesque restaurants of the celebration of the Bilbao pop-rock BI-2731 Then take the A-8 towards mining neighbourhood which remain music festival BBK LIVE which, last Trapagaran Santander, taking the 126B exit at Bridge of BI-2704 frozen in time. year, managed to gather together Rontegui /Trapagaran. more then 140,000 people. BI-3755 Our last panoramic view is in The ascent to La Arboleda from A-8 Enekuri Kobetamendi, one of the green To return to Bilbao, take the Basurto/ La Arboleda Funicular Trapagaran can be done by car, via train BI-3741 spaces of the capital of Biscay. Castrexana (BI-636) road and, after a windy road (BI-3755), or in the People from Bilbao fondly call From La Arboleda we descend to following the signs for Altamira, La Reineta Funicular which offers their city “Botxo” (hole). It is boxed Artxanda Trapagaran and once again take enter the capital. Funicular spectacular views of the Abra de in between mountains, and from train the A-8 towards Bilbao. First, take Bilbao. The Arboleda is an old mining these mountains you can even see the 119 exit to join the BI-636 in the BI-636 town which stretches across the the sea on the horizon if it’s a clear BILBAO direction of Balmaseda. After taking day. We suggest that you take in Kobetamendi BI-636 BI-625 these unique views first from the Artxanda Lookout. You can choose from two ways to reach the top, 34 either the funicular train or by 35 car. The most attractive ascent is the Artxanda Funicular Railway, At the Lookout you will witness an (Top of Enekuri) and take the first which has communicated Bilbao with extraordinary panoramic view of the direction towards Asúa on the BI- the summit since 1915. The journey city from the oldest part right up to 604. Then continue on the BI-2704, takes no more than 3 minutes and its most recent constructions, and towards Asúa/, until you arrive you can catch the train in the Plaza two sculptures will surprise you. El at a roundabout and proceed in del Funicular (Castaños Street). Engranaje, an original piece from the the direction of Loiu/Plentzia. first Artxanda Funicular Railway, and Akarlanda has a carpark, a football “la Huella”, in memory of the victims pitch, court, a skateboard of the . ramp... You can organise a picnic in the outdoor tables and visit the We continue our journey up on surroundings of the Martiartu Tower high towards Akarlanda, a leisure and Forestal Park, a large adventure park which is perfectly integrated park to enjoy with your family with in nature. To get there, descend Artxanda Funicular Railway games and spectacular cable slides from Artxanda on the BI-3741 between the trees.

By car, leave Bilbao via the La Salve Bridge, passing below the great red doorway “L’arc rouge”, by French artist Daniel Buren, and head towards Begoña (BI-625). At the first roundabout, take the exit towards Bilbao from Artxanda Txurdinaga. At the next one, take the La Arboleda third exit and from here the signposts will guide us to Artxanda. Route 10: Wine tourism TXAKOLIBUS-BEERBUS this fair which is celebrated on the Enjoy 21st of December in El Arenal and ’s “TxakoliBus-BeerBus” Bilbao’s Plaza Nueva. Txakoli from Biscay, a wine which is very much our own immerses wine-lovers in the Txakoli • Último lunes de Gernika (The culture, the ambassador wine of our Even though the baseritarras (inhabitants of last Monday of Gernika): This land. During the journey, several market welcomes producers from the farmhouses) began the production of this beverages from the different wine with the sole objective of using it for their Bakio the whole region of . wineries along the route can be tried. The great event takes place on the own or local consumption, at the beginning TXAKOLINGUNEA During your trip you will visit places of the 20th century its presence was already last Monday in October in the centre 3 of great patrimonial interest, visits very rooted in Basque culture and society. 4 of Gernika with close to 900 stalls that include a tourist guide. After Txakoli is a very special young, fruity wine. featuring local products from the 1 Gernika-Lumo the visits, you will have free time to area, including txakoli. TXAKOLINGUNEA On one hand, the peculiarity of its vines close 10 11 5 2 eat (not included in the price) in the to the sea, cultivated in trellis and at atypical • Txakoli Festival of Bakio: On the 6 different restaurants of the area and The Txakoli Museum, Txakolingunea, is heights for the production of wines, but with Bilbao 8 19th of March, during the traditional taste the Country’s rich gastronomy. special inclination in order to take advantage 7 San José Fair, Bakio celebrates the located at the entrance to Bakio, a key of the sunlight and the benefits of the humid Six Txakoli wineries take part in this Txakoli Festival. The wineries in town in the elaboration of this young and temperate climate. And on the other hand, Zalla activity, the Txakolingunea (Txakoli the area exhibit their products at and fruity wine. Using audiovisual its elaboration processes, which have evolved 13 Museum), the Bodega Submarina different stalls. media and interactive technology, from the most traditional methods to the most (Bodega Crusoe Treasure) and four Txakolingunea gives us the possibility innovative technologies. • The Presentation Fair of craft beer elaborators. of immersing ourselves in the The “txakolinera” culture recites that this Mendibile. At the Mendibile Palace (Leioa), headquarters of the D.O. txakolinera culture and getting to know wine, which is mainly white, must be sipped at Trips: From Bilbao, and Regulatory its unique characteristics first hand. the winery itself, therefore here you will find Vitoria-Gasteiz. thirteen wineries in which you can arrange Council, at the beginning of the year Season: From May to October the txakolis Wineries present their guided visits and enjoy the unique experience 12 of trying this denomination of origin product. www.uribe.eu/txakolibus annual harvest. • Txakoli Eguna: At 36 BISCAY’S TXAKOLI the end of March in Larrabetzu, 37 BUSTURIALDEA LEA ARTIBAI – the Txakoli Eguna takes place. It’s FESTIVALS a festival which is organised by 1_BODEGA ITSASMENDI 6_BODEGA AXPE 10_MENDILIBE JAUREGIA the wineries from the area with Arane District, 3. Gernika-Lumo. Atxondoa District, 13, Caserío Axpe. Mendibile, 42. Leioa. • Bizkaiko Txakolinaren Eguna: Denomination of Origin Bizkaiko Txakolingunea 946 270 316 Markina-Xemein. 946 001 950 The D.O. Bizkaiko Txakolina Txakolina. [email protected] 946 168 285 /655 734 625 [email protected] Regulatory Council celebrates the www.bodegasitsasmendi.com [email protected] www.mendibilejauregia.com vintage by naming the country’s Txakoli de Urdaibai Day: Festival where you can taste cheese and www.axpesagardotegia.es celebrities as new txakoli txakoli from Urdaibai with D.O. We will learn about the history of 2_BODEGA BERROJA 11_BODEGA URIARTE ambassadors, in a festival which Carretera de Zugastieta a Balcón de Caserío Eguzkitza 42 Bizkaiko Txakolina. It takes place on txakoli and its evolution in recent has a different setting each year. The Biscay, Berroja District (Ajuria). . URIBE KOSTA (Acillona District). Gamiz-Fika. the first Saturday in June. times. From its origins in the traditional act always takes place on the first 944 106 254. Tel.: 946 153 140 Mobile: 659 674 595 production methods of the [email protected]. [email protected] Sunday after the San Isidro Labrador • Lezamako Txakoli Eguna: Every 7_BODEGA GORKA IZAGIRRE (farmhouse) to the introduction of the www.bodegaberroja.com Azurmendi Restaurant www.txakoli-uriarte.com celebration. year, at the end of June, the txakoli (3 Michelin Stars) festival of takes place. The latest technological advances. Also, 3_BODEGA MERRUTXU Legina District (No number) (Exit 25 • Txikiteroen festival (The festival of wineries which are registered in we will discover that although the Arboliz District 15. . on the N-637, direction ). ARRATIA-NERVIÓN the txikiteros): On the 11th of October, the Denomination of Origin Bizkaiko most famous txakoli is white, there [email protected] Larrabetzu. the txikiteros (group of fans of the Txakolina present their txakolis in a are wineries which also commercialise 94 627 64 35 / 626860395 946 742 706 / Azurmendi: 944558866 12_GURE AHALEGINAK wine which is served in a small glass) festive atmosphere. rosé or red txakoli which, despite being www.nekatur.net/merrutxu [email protected] Ibazurra District, 1. Orduña. pay homage to the Virgen de Begoña produced in lesser quantities, are still www.gorkaizagirre.com 605 746 277 (La Amatxu de Begoña), the patron • Gastronomic October of Uribe. From the 1st to the 31st of special txakolis of high quality. 4_BODEGA AMUNATEGI [email protected] of Bilbao. This gathering gives rise Bartolomé District, 57. . www.gureahaleginak.com October, the region of Uribe boasts 8_MAGALARTE LEZAMA to an endless amount of recreational 685 737 398 Garaioltza District 92 BIS. Lezama. the opportunity of carrying out [email protected] 944 556 508 / 636 621 455 activities in the Old Quarter of Bilbao. different wine and food activities Web: www.amunategi.eu www.magalartelezamatxakolina.com LAS ENCARTACIONES • The Santo Tomás Market: The which, as well as txakoli tasting, Basigoko Bide Nagusia, 3. Bakio. baserritarras (those that live in include sampling and elaboration 94 602 85 13 /94 619 33 95 5_BODEGA TALLERI 9_DONIENE GORRONDONA 13_BODEGA VIRGEN DE LOREA the farmhouses) bring their best workshops of other local products: [email protected] Erroteta District (no number) . Gibelorratzagako San Pelaio, 1. Bakio. Lorea District (no number). Otxaran-Zalla. “” (a traditional corn tortilla), products down to Bilbao. More than www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 944 651 689 / 688 684 654 946 194 795 944 234 035 craft beer... [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] one hundred thousand people attend www.bodegatalleri.com www.donienegorrondona.com www.bodegasvirgendelorea.com CAMPER VANS BISCAY, coastline and inland Enjoy Thinking about your freedom And now outside of Bilbao, you can park Lanestosa and Elorrio offer you a great your camper van in places of great variety of monumental heritage and the beauty and historical importance. In extraordinary and impressive views Gorliz you can enjoy the beach with of its natural green and mountainous your family; in Sopela and Mundaka environment where you can go hiking you can go surfing; in Bermeo and and partake in mountain sports. Drive Lekeitio, discover the gastronomy of your camper van from one area to Biscay and get to know the seafaring another and discover its varied tourist Sopela Travelling by camper van is to travel traditions of our fishing towns. And offering. without limits, not staying in one single place, experiencing direct contact with the nature and the people. Bilbao and Biscay are perfect destinations for just this. CAMPSITES WITH AREAS FOR The distances are short, the landscape CAMPER VANS is changeable, the contrasts are unique and the roads offer panoramic views. And, SOPELA of course, you are assured moments of Camping Sopelana relaxation in spectacular places, with the Address: Atxabiribil Hiribidea, 30, 48600 Sopela, Biscay city or the sea at your feet. This is the land Telephone: 946 76 19 81 of freedom, make it your own. GORLIZ Camping Arrien. , the Kobetamendi area Address: Uresarantze Bidea, 15 Bis, 48630 Górliz, Biscay BILBAO Telephone: 946 77 19 11

38 MUNDAKA 39 Camping Portuondo. From Kobetamendi, Bilbao’s camper and after the BBK Live festival in July. matter how many people travel inside Address: Urdaibai - Biosphere Reserve, van area, you can enjoy one of the In these dates alternative parking is said vehicle. It also offers a tourist Portuondo Auzoa, 48360 Mundaka, Biscay Telephone: 946 87 77 01 most spectacular panoramic views arranged nearby. information service and allows of the city. It is located on the Kobeta advance booking. Near to these / LEKEITIO The 80 plots which are available mountain (above the Altamira district) installations, there is a brewery- Camping Leagi in the area are equipped with an Camping & Bungalows Leagi some 10 minutes from Bilbao by car. restaurant with a large exterior area electricity connection and supply Address: Leagi District, 4, 48289 Mendexa, Biscay for leisure and recreation, ideal for It is also well-communicated with of drinking water. The area, which Telephone: 946 84 23 52 spending a quiet day with your family public transport with line 58 of the has 24-hour surveillance, also has or simply for relaxing. . The camper van area of an emptying station for black and Kobetamendi is open from March to grey sewage and toilets. There is a AREA FOR CAMPER VANS January, except for the days before fixed rate per day and per vehicle, no SOPELA PARKING FOR CAMPER ELORRIO. SERVICE AREA FOR LEKEITIO AREA FOR VANS CAMPER VANS CAMPER VANS KOBETAMENDI No. of places: 24 No. of places: 10 No. of places: 15 Maximum stay: 48 hours Kobetamendi Maximum stay: 48 hours. Maximum stay: 72 hours. Maximum stay: 48 hours No. of places 80 Address: Urgitxieta kalea, (no number) • Address: Calle San Jose, 10B • 48230 • Address: Avenida de Iñigo Artieta, 4 Address: Mount KOBETA, 31 • 48002 • Bilbao 48600 • Next to the Urko Sports Centre. Elorrio • 48280 • Lekeitio Telephones: 94 465 57 89 /688 80 93 99 Sopela Telephones: 94 682 01 64 (Tourism) | 94 Telephone: 94 684 40 17 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sopelaudala.org 658 27 12 (Local Police) Web: www.bilbaoturismo.net Web: www.visitelorrio.com LANESTOSA. AREA FOR CAMPER VANS BERMEO ÁREA DE LA PÉRGOLA How to get there: No. of places: 22 No. of places: 10 By car. Take the A-8 motorway in Bilbao towards Balmaseda, in the Altamira-Alto de Kastrexana direction. First, take the turning Address: Calle Mirabueno, (no number) • Maximum stay: 48 hours. towards Altamira and then towards Monte Carmelo. The area is around 900 metres from the last turning. 48895 • Lanestosa Address: Avenida Matxitxako, (no number) By bus. The line 58 (Mitegitueta-) of the urban Bilbobus buses follows a route from the Atxuri station to the camping area. Telephones: 946806116 / 675716161 • 48370 • Bermeo Email: [email protected] Telephone: 94 617 91 54 Web: www.lanestosa.org Web: www.bermeo.eus If you sit down at Enjoy THE TABLE or if you go out for Biscay has a world of flavours on offer and a great variety of products which will give you enormous pleasure when you taste and share them. Here you have a small sample of what you can expect to find. Don’t leave until you have tried them all! PINTXOS

This is a distinctly Basque tradition. They started SARDINES BREWERIES out as snacks served in bars that needed to serve something to accompany the wines. Little by little As the song goes, “Who’s buying? Enjoying a good salad, grilled chicken they became vital through their ability to seduce, Frescué sardines...” Santurtzi is a and beer, on a terrace in the open air, making the route so much more attractive. town known for the freshness and is the perfect plan for a Sunday with quality of its freshly-caught sardines. the family or with a group. Some of Stop off at one of the restaurants the most popular breweries can be near to its fishing port and fall in love found in Bilbao, Berango, Plentzia or with their exquisite simplicity. Santurtzi.

FISH GRILLS HAUTE CUISINE If there’s one thing that you can be 40 Flounder, bream, monkfish, sea bass, sure about in the Basque Country, it’s 41 horse-mackerel, hake... freshly- that you will eat well. The paradise caught fish which becomes pure of the Michelin Stars. Innovation craftsmanship on the burners which and haute cuisine come together in crackle with the smell of the sea in Biscay with 9 restaurants possessing Lekeitio, Bermeo, Algorta (Getxo), Michelin stars in Bilbao, Larrabetzu, Ondarroa, Mundaka, Pobeña, Górliz, Axpe, Galdakao and Amorebieta. Bilbao, Zierbena… A local product of high quality which is deeply rooted BREWERIES in tradition. A “typically Basque” experience: drinking natural cider which falls directly from the kupela (barrel), and savouring the cider BEANS house’s menu: cod omelette, cod with fried green peppers and steak. For desert, The purest Basque tra- the delicious Idiazabal cheese, quince jelly The sophistication achieved by the world of the ditional gastronomy: and walnuts. pintxo demands the wine that best compliments and beans with “sacra- accompanies them. The custom of "ir de pintxos" ments” (local sausag- (going from bar to bar in a group to eat and drink) es and other bits and can be observed in any part of Biscay and cultivates

pieces). This bean stew gastronomy and friendship at the same time. There made with products are "pintxos" routes in certain areas, each with from the pig slaughter its own style and they follow the same path as the and other vegetables is "txikiteo". You will be captivated by the experience, ideal to savour in winter. tasting a succession of these morsels of "miniature Where? Orozko, La Arbole- cuisine". da, Morga, Garai, Dima, Ger- Grilled sardines nika, Balmaseda, Sodupe and its “Putxeras”; and if you dare, as a main course, a hearty steak. BILBAO TOURISM TRUCIOS-TURTZIOZ BILBAO BULLFIGHTING MUSEUM www.bilbaoturismo.net 946 109 604 · www.turtzioz.org www.plazatorosbilbao.com www.torosbilbao.com Enjoy BISCAY TOURISM URDAIBAI-BUSTURIALDEA BASQUE MUSEUM / EUSKAL MUSEOA www.mybilbaobizkaia.eus 944 650 822· www.turismourdaibai.com www.euskal-museoa.org USEFULINFO ARTISTIC REPRODUCTIONS MUSEUM BASQUE COUNTRY TOURISM www.basquecountrytourism.eus www.museoreproduccionesbilbao.org TRANSPORT ATHLETIC CLUB MUSEUM (closed 2014) NEKATUR/AGROTURISMOS www.athletic-club.eus 943 327 090 · www.nekatur.net AIRPORT Bilbao-Loiu · 902 404 704 (AENA) EUSKARAREN ETXEA NATURAL SPACES 944 869 663 www.azkuefundazioa.eus URDAIBAI BIOSPHERE RESERVE www.aena.es ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM 944 650 822 · www.busturialdeaurdaibai.com TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES CRUISE AND FERRY www.bizkaiakoa.bizkaia.eus 946 870 402 (Ihobe) · www.torremadariaga.net Ferry Bilbao-Portsmouth 902 108 147 BILBAO www.brittanyferries.es GORBEIA NATURE PARK 946 739 279 Parketxe de Areatza Interpretation Centre BILBAO TOURISM TRAINS IN BISCAY www.areatza.net · Plaza Circular, 1 Edificio Terminus · 944 795 760 Station (Renfe) ALONG THE COAST Plaza Circular, 2 · 902 320 320 · www.renfe.es FISHERMEN'S MUSEUM www.gorbeiacentralpark.com · Alameda de Mazarredo 66 (Next to the Guggenheim in Bilbao) Bermeo · 946 881 171 · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus Atxuri Station (EUSKOTREN) URKIOLA NATURE PARK AIRPORT 944 031 444 Atxuri 8 · 902 543 210/ 944 019 900 BILBAO RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM 946 814 155 · www.urkiola.net www.euskotren.eus Bilbao · 946 085 500 · www.museomaritimobilbao.eus BISCAY Concordia Station; FEVE Bilbao PLASENTIA DE BUTRÓN MUSEUM ARMAÑÓN NATURE PARK ARENA (MUSKIZ) seasonal opening Calle de Bailén 2 · 944 250 615 · www.feve.es Plentzia · 946 773 725 · www.museoplentzia.org 946 806 257 688 884 330 · www.visitenkarterri.com 946 706 567 · www.visitenkarterri.com BUSES RIALIA MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY BAKIO Termibus (Bus station) Portugalete · 944 724 384 · www.rialia.net 946 193 395 · www.bakio.org Gurtubai 1 · 944 395 077 · www.termibus.es SANTURTZI ITSASOA INTERPRETATION CENTRE BALMASEDA Bilbobus (City buses) AGURTZA FISHING BOAT 946 801 356 · www.visitenkarterri.com 944 484 070 · 944 790 981 Santurtzi · 944 839 494 · www.turismo.santurtzi.net www.bilbao.net/bilbobus BEC () BISCAY BRIDGE 944 995 821 · www.barakaldo.org Bizkaibus (Provincial and airport buses) Las Arenas (Getxo) /Portugalete · 944 801 012 946 125 555 · www.bizkaia.net BERMEO www.puente-colgante.com 946 179 154 · www.bermeo.eus LEKEITIO MARITIME HERITAGE CENTRE 944 254 025 · www.metrobilbao.eus DURANGO Lekeitio. · 946 034 111 · www.lekeitio.org 946 033 938 · www.turismodurango.net TRAM GETXO AQUARIUM 902 543 210 · 944 019 900 · www.euskotren.eus Getxo · 944 914 661 · www.getxoaquarium.com ELORRIO 946 820 164 · www.visitelorrio.com TAXIS AITA GURIA / WHALE HUNTING INTERPRETATION CENTRE Radio Taxi Bilbao Bermeo · 946 179 121 · www.aitaguria.bermeo.org ENKARTACIONES / ENKARTUR 944 448 888 946 802 976 · www.visitenkarterri.com INLAND Tele Taxi SIMON BOLIVAR MUSEUM GAZTELUGATXE 944 102 121 946 179 154 · www.bermeokoudala.net Ziortza-Bolivar · www.simonbolivarmuseoa.com Radio Taxi Nervión DURANGO ART AND HISTORY MUSEUM GERNIKA-LUMO 944 269 026 946 255 892 · www.gernika-lumo.net Durango · www.turismodurango.net BIKE HIRE CHARTER MUSEUM GETXO Bilbon Bizi 944 910 800 · www.getxo.eus Sopuerta · www.enkarterrimuseoa.net 944 205 193 EL POBAL SMITHY GORDEXOLA 944 203 113 Sopuerta · www.bizkaia.net/elpobal 946 799 715 · www.gordexola.net EUSKAL HERRIA MUSEUM GORLIZ Gernika-Lumo · www.bizkaia.net/euskalherriamuseoa 946 774 348 · www.gorliz.eu GENERAL EMERGENCIES 112 GERNIKA PEACE MUSEUM FOUNDATION KARRANTZA-HARANA GENERAL INFORMATION 010 Gernika-Lumo · www.museodelapaz.org 946 806 928 · www.karrantza.org (for calls from inside GERNIKA MEETING HOUSE LEKEITIO the municipal district of Bilbao) Gernika-Lumo · www.gernika-lumo.net 946 844 017 · www.lekeitio.org 944 010 010 (for calls from outside the municipal district of Bilbao) “JOSÉ LUIS GOTI” MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF BASQUE MEDICINE AND SCIENCE 946 257 204 · www.mendata.es CONSULAR OFFICE Leioa · www.ehu.eus MUNDAKA 944 706 426 OROZKO MUSEUM 946 177 201 · www.mundakaturismo.com CITIZEN HELPDESK Orozko · www.orozkoudala.com MUXIKA 944 241 700 BASQUE COUNTRY MINING MUSEUM 946 257 609 · www.urremendi.org GENERAL ROAD INFORMATION Gallarta · www.meatzaldea.eus ONDARROA 011 BALMASEDA MUSEUM 946 831 951 · www.ondarroa.eu LOST AND FOUND Balmaseda · www.visitenkarterri.com ORDUÑA 944 204 981 BOINAS LA ENCARTADA MUSEUM 945 384 384 · www.urduna.com Balmaseda · www.laencartadamuseoa.com OROZKO VALENTÍN DE BERRIOTXOA MUSEUM MUSEUMS IN BILBAO Elorrio · www.museoberrio-otxoa.com 946 122 694 · www.orozkoudala.com GUGGENHEIM BILBAO MUSEUM PLENTZIA www.guggenheim-bilbao.es LOIZAGA TOWER. VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM Galdames · www.torreloizaga.com 946 774 199 · www.plentzia.org FINE ARTS MUSEUM PORTUGALETE www.museobilbao.com BASQUE FARMSTEAD ECOMUSEUM / EUSKAL BASERRIA · www.euskalbaserria.com 944 729 314 · www.portugalete.com BILBAO BENEDICTO MUSEUM www.museo-benedicto.net RING OF STEEL INTERPRETATION CENTRE SANTURTZI Berango · www.berango.net 944 839 494 · www.turismo.santurtzi.net OF RELIGIOUS ART www.eleizmuseoa.com SOPELA 944 065 519 · www.sopelaudala.org BILBAO RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM www.museomaritimobilbao.eus

SOPUERTA MUSEUM OF IMAGES OF THE HOLY WEEK 946 104 028 · www.sopuerta.biz www.museodepasosbilbao.com

Urdaibai Reserve BILBAO TOURISM Plaza Circular, 1 Edificio Terminus 944 795 760 www.bilbao.net/bilbaoturismo