Things to see and do Basque Country

Created in 1890, the Bilbao Stock Exchange was originally held in the Arriaga Theatre Hall. Since 1905, she has occupied this elegant building, whose facade is decorated with sculptures.

Medieval architectural together with narrow streets, where old houses of sailors, small palaces of the 19th century mingle and places of worship.

Stone Tower built around 1500 then rebuilt in various opportunities. His first youth, it retains the two starters with pointed arches and the windows on the upper floors. But the interest lies in the fact that the mother of saint Ignace de Loyola was born there.

See for its interior decoration and its superb portico.

A small museum in the history of Bakio, located inside a restaurant. Quiet and friendly atmosphere.

Open all year round, it offers guided tours and sells Sopela brand products. The tourist office can also help you book accommodation, restaurants and outdoor activities such as surfing, mountain biking and paragliding. Services are available in Basque, Spanish, English and French. In summer, another information point is also open to welcome visitors.

Gorbeia Park is a territory for nature pleasures and outdoor activities. Amateurs will find a particularly wide choice of hiking trails and sites suitable for sports practices.

The Bizkaia Bridge, also known as the Suspension Bridge, is one of the most famous icons of Getxo, in the Basque region of Euskadi. It links the two banks of the Nervión ria between Portugalete and Getxo. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2006, it is the oldest ferry bridge in the world and a witness to the history of Bizkaia. It offers three ways of crossing the ria: the pedestrian footbridge, the suspended gondola and the canoe. The pedestrian bridge offers extraordinary views from the panoramic elevator, open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Bizkaia Bridge is a must-see for visitors to Getxo.

Near the Sainte-Marie Basilica, you will discover the ensemble, humble and magic, a Dominican convent founded in 1368. In Renaissance style with Gothic and baroque elements, it is surrounded by various attractions of the street: this is an old tripartite porch, there a mosaic of the 20th century and a wooden door massif with starred steel patterns... A small concentration of regional crafts attractions of the grand masters. Next to the monastery the oldest building of Lekeitio is: the Torrezar tower, which was part of the old city wall, thick of almost 2 metres away.

Managed by the regional government, this 400 m² room houses exhibitions related to the cultural heritage of Vizcaya. Its thematic or monographic exhibitions offer an interesting insight into Basque creation and history.

Information and hiking routes.

Whether you need advice on tourist attractions, local restaurants or must-see events, the staff at the tourist office will be delighted to help. Be sure to visit the Portugalete Tourist Office to make the most of your stay in this charming town in the province of Bizkaia.

The lighthouse Gorliz stands on the cape Billano, opposite the island of the same name. Built in 1990, it offers a beautiful view of the coast. 

The old roman road bear witness to the presence of the Romans in Encartaciones. Its layout dates from the 1st century and allowed the transportation of goods from Herrera de Pisuerga (Palencia) to Castro Urdiales (Cantabria).

Dating from the 17th century, it is a martyr of Renaissance style, one side, represents a Christ crucified and, on the other, a Virgin and Child.

Possibility of visits to wine cellars of txakoli while being served there in advance at the Tourist Office. Also hiking and itineraries, walking and mountain biking, in the region. Ask the brochures.

It is said that in 1600 appeared on the coast of Santurtzi, on the reefs of Lallana, an image of the Virgin, who attributed many miracles accordingly. After all, the villagers decided not to more venerate sainte Eulalie and abandoned it in favour of the Virgin of the sea, to whom they dedicated this temple.

City tours and the former homes of sailors.

This tower had to be in its time a very luxurious aristocratic house, because it has the air of a true urban 17th century palace. Its recent is discovered by chance, as it appeared, to the great surprise of people of the city, under the facade of a building that wanted to rehabilitate.

Mundaka, a municipality with a world-renowned reputation among surf enthusiasts, boasts exceptional charm. Its tourist office, located in Joseba Deunaren Kalea, is open all year round and offers tourist information on the municipality, the canton and Euskadi in general. Visitors can obtain information on accommodation, restaurants, places to visit and activities on offer in the area. The tourist office offers its services in Basque, Spanish, English and French, making communication easier for foreign tourists.

The Bermeo Tourist Office, located at Calle Lamera, S/N, 48370 Bermeo, is an essential information point for tourists visiting this charming town in the province of Vizcaya. Open all year round, it offers guided tours to discover the secrets of Bermeo, famous for its fishing industry. Visitors can also buy typical local products. The tourist office offers its services in Basque, Spanish, English and French, which is very convenient for foreign tourists. On public holidays, the tourist office is open from 10:00 to 17:30.

The Bakio Tourist Office offers a wide range of services to visitors.

Visit by taxi from the Bizkaia bridge to the old port. Available in French.

In summer, the tourist office organises guided tours to the Phare lighthouse. 

Tourist information, sale of Bilbao Bizkaia Card and guided tours.

Probably dating from the foundation of the city, this bridge three arches connects banks of the river Cadagua. On one of them stands a tower which was to be at the time a watchtower. 

Signposted trail which will take you to the imposing castle of the Butron family. Information from the Tourist Office.

The Tourist Office proposes three footpaths to discover certain ignored points of interest of Bakio: former mills with flour, houses of summer of the local nobility, romanesque chapel of San Pelayo... The itineraries make between 5 and 10 km, and are addressed to all the public ones.

Professional guide to Bilbao and the Basque Country. Gaetan de Backer, a tourist guide with more than 20 years experience in the sector, accompanies you to discover the Guggenheim Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, Casco Viejo or the Bilbao Ensanche. Visits to French, Spanish, Italian and English.

Sopuerta is known for its two calcination kilns of ore built in the early XX < sup > th < /sup > century. Objects of curiosity today, they remind us that the region was always rich in fer. < br/>

Built at the beginning of the 1920 th century, this huge building overlooking the beach has the old charm of the buildings of the seaside resorts of the s. Now transformed into a hospital, it keeps a nostalgic air.

Charming church of the sixteenth century, where most enthusiastic come to revere a relic of the holy apostle Peter. It is topped by a neo-gothic tower which already existed in the 11th century.

The Ondarroa tourist office, located in the province of Vizcaya in Spain, is an essential information point for visitors to the town.

The town hall and town centre of Munguia were built in the th century. See in particular: the place des Charters, which celebrates the rights of the Basques and the Place Matxín in memory of the famous pirate of the same name.

Very fine collection of romanesque style, the 12th century. It is therefore one of the oldest religious buildings of Biscaye. It has a very large portico with a wooden roof covering all its perimeter.

Great Renaissance palace.

This cave has impressive stalactites and remains of paintings dating back to the paleolithic age. The access is limited to the researchers, but you can see a reproduction of the museum of Encartaciones of Abellaneda (in Sopuerta).

The office organizes one duration guided city tours of 1 a.m. as well as themed tours around the bombardment of 1937, of 1 a.m. 30.

Sailboat trip to the mouth of the Bilbao river.

A point of union between Casco Viejo and Ensanche, this square, surrounded by modern buildings, opens onto Bilbao's Gran Vía. On its central column, a statue was held in the 1300 th century in honor of donating Diego López de Haro, founder of the city in.

The Quadra, high, 20 m seems timeless way over the centuries. Built during the second half of xiv^e century, this tower of defence is remarkably well preserved. 

Open all year round, it offers guided tours and sells Sopela brand products. It can also help you book accommodation, restaurants and outdoor activities such as surfing, mountain biking and paragliding. The tourist office's services are available in Basque, Spanish, English and French. In summer, another information point is also open to welcome visitors.

The Tourist Office is located inside the exhibition centre. 

This agency offers guided tours in the reserve of Urdaibai around different themes: the road txacoli, visit the caves of Santimamiñe, painted forest, etc. 

A project set up by the Lekeitio Tourist Office, the Maritime heritage interpretation centre offers several guided tours of the city (historic centre, visits to a traditional fishing vessel, etc.). 

Located in the province of Vizcaya in Spain, the town of Ambasaguas is home to the Turismo Karrantza travel agency. The agency offers a variety of tourist services for visitors to the region.

Durango, a charming town in the province of Vizcaya in Spain, offers many tourist attractions. For useful information and advice on what to do in the area, visitors can visit the Durango tourist office. Whether it's to discover the city's history, enjoy the surrounding nature or sample delicious Basque cuisine, the Durango Tourist Office is an ideal starting point for travelers in search of adventure and discovery.