Bilbo
Even though Bilbao is famous for the Guggenheim museum, do not forget to visit the beautiful old part of town or Casco Viejo. Bilbao is a city with a high level of cultural activity and it is impossible to get bored there. It’s both practical and interesting to take the tram through the city which […]
Gernika
A spiritual village for the Basques, Guernica carries a symbolic and historical load being recognized as the origin of Basque freedom and sovereignty. After being bombed by Nazi planes, the village inspired the hand of Pablo Picasso to create one of the most important works of contemporary art. Places you must visit: the tree of […]
Viewing points
You could consider almost any place a viewing point in Urdaibai, but we will still recommend the following places: Ermita de Santa Katalina (Mundaka) San Miguel de Ereñozar (Ereño) San Pedro de Atxarre (Ibarrangelu) Balcón de Bizkaia (Mendata)
Ekoetxea Urdaibai
Ekoetxea Urdaibai claims itself the observatory of our biodiversity by organizing a multitude of excursions and welcoming both temporary and permanent exhibitions. More information:http://www.ekoetxea.eus/
Santimamiñe caves
The Santimamiñe cave, located in Kortezubi, contains cave paintings approximately 13000 years old. After decades of being open to the public it is now only partially open due to deterioration. Nevertheless, we highly recommend the virtual visit in which you will feel like you were in the depths of the cave. The Santimamiñe cave has […]
Oma
Treat your senses and take a walk through the work of Agustín Ibarrola. Very close to Basondo and the Santimamiñe caves. More information: bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus/oma/bosqueOma
Elantxobe
Built on a steep slope and a thousand year old tradition of fishing, it is one of the most beautiful municipalities of the Basque Country. In a port that is just hanging on to what is left of it’s fishing fleet, we have a pool of salt water perfect for smaller vessels. In the upper […]
Urdaibai Bird Center
Urdaibai Bird Center is a living museum about our ecosystem located in Gautegiz Arteaga, within the lagoons of Urdaibai. It is a center for research and protection, as well as outreach for our birds. Here you can directly observe and learn about these stunning animals. More information: www.birdcenter.org
Mundaka
Mundaka is one of the best places in the world to surf thanks to its long left handed waves which as they enter the Urdaibai estuary, form powerful barrels that delight the world’s best surfers. Throughout the year many travel to the idyllic town of Mundaka looking to catch the perfect wave, but it has […]
Urdaibai
Bermeo is located within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve along with 22 other municipalities, Bermeo and Gernika being the core areas of population in the region. Whether it is a museum, performance center, overlook, trail, building or sculpture, there are nearly infinite places to see and things to do. That being said, we recommend that you […]
