Guidebook - La Casa de Madera
City/town information
Enjoy a private tour inside the modern Guggenheim Museum.
Walk along the banks of the River Nervion.
Wander the compact streets of Bilbao's Casco Viejo.
Admire the regeneration of Spain's former industrial heartland.
See the 19th-century homes of wealthy industrialists.
151 locals recommend
Bilbao
13 Don Diego López Haroko Kale NagusiaEnjoy a private tour inside the modern Guggenheim Museum.
Walk along the banks of the River Nervion.
Wander the compact streets of Bilbao's Casco Viejo.
Admire the regeneration of Spain's former industrial heartland.
See the 19th-century homes of wealthy industrialists.
Many around the globe have heard of Guernica thanks in part to Pablo Picasso. It was this town that was bombed in 1937, the events of which inspired Picasso’s most famous piece of art – “Guernica.” The bombing almost entirely destroyed the city and many civilians perished. Guernica also holds great political importance since it is home to the Guernica Tree, where underneath its branches, Basques were granted autonomy in the Middle Ages. On a lighter note, the city is also host to the Monday Market, one of the most important markets of the Basque Country.
41 locals recommend
Guernica
Many around the globe have heard of Guernica thanks in part to Pablo Picasso. It was this town that was bombed in 1937, the events of which inspired Picasso’s most famous piece of art – “Guernica.” The bombing almost entirely destroyed the city and many civilians perished. Guernica also holds great political importance since it is home to the Guernica Tree, where underneath its branches, Basques were granted autonomy in the Middle Ages. On a lighter note, the city is also host to the Monday Market, one of the most important markets of the Basque Country.
Bermeo is a town and municipality in the comarca of Busturialdea. It is in the province of Biscay, which is part of the autonomous region of the Basque Country in northern Spain.
With a population of 16,765, it is the most important fishing port in the Basque Country. The town was founded in 1236, and is the largest in Busturialdea. Bermeo was the provincial capital of Biscay from 1476 to 1602.
Tourist attractions include the island of Gaztelugatxe, the Ercilla Tower (a fishing museum), San Juan Gate and the port. Bermeo is connected by Euskotren Trena and BizkaiBus to Bilbao. It has a number of neighbourhoods: Arana, Artike, Agirre, San Andres, Almike, Arronategi, San Migel, Demiku, Mañu and San Pelaio.
64 locals recommend
Bermeo
2 Armendurua KaleaBermeo is a town and municipality in the comarca of Busturialdea. It is in the province of Biscay, which is part of the autonomous region of the Basque Country in northern Spain.
With a population of 16,765, it is the most important fishing port in the Basque Country. The town was founded in 1236, and is the largest in Busturialdea. Bermeo was the provincial capital of Biscay from 1476 to 1602.
Tourist attractions include the island of Gaztelugatxe, the Ercilla Tower (a fishing museum), San Juan Gate and the port. Bermeo is connected by Euskotren Trena and BizkaiBus to Bilbao. It has a number of neighbourhoods: Arana, Artike, Agirre, San Andres, Almike, Arronategi, San Migel, Demiku, Mañu and San Pelaio.
Sightseeing
GAZTELUGATXE "STONE FORTRESS AGAINST THE WAVES"
Few places on the Basque coast contain as much magic as the rock of Gaztelugatxe. The privileged location of the century-old hermitage, challenging the Cantabrian Sea, is combined with the force of nature, history and tradition; As a result of all this, a fantasy setting is generated.
Not surprisingly, this gem as well appeared in seventh season of the Game of Thrones HBO series.
45 locals recommend
Gaztelugatxeko Doniene
GAZTELUGATXE "STONE FORTRESS AGAINST THE WAVES"
Few places on the Basque coast contain as much magic as the rock of Gaztelugatxe. The privileged location of the century-old hermitage, challenging the Cantabrian Sea, is combined with the force of nature, history and tradition; As a result of all this, a fantasy setting is generated.
Not surprisingly, this gem as well appeared in seventh season of the Game of Thrones HBO series.
An extraordinarily beautiful space where nature, heritage and culture, and its towns and people coexist in harmony.
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87 locals recommend
Urdaibai
An extraordinarily beautiful space where nature, heritage and culture, and its towns and people coexist in harmony.
https://turismourdaibai.com/en/
Local beaches
Beautiful beach, free parking. Suitable for surfing, swimming or diving (depending on the weather).
33 locals recommend
Laga
Beautiful beach, free parking. Suitable for surfing, swimming or diving (depending on the weather).
Local wild beach with free parking and beautiful views and sunsets. Suitable for nudists, skilled surfers, photographers and the ones who like the adventure or seeing different things. Note: Check for high/low tide, at the time of high tide, sand beach is gone. Beach access is not suitable for the ones who have problems with mobility (steps and rocks). View point is next to he parking and easily accesible.
Barrika
Local wild beach with free parking and beautiful views and sunsets. Suitable for nudists, skilled surfers, photographers and the ones who like the adventure or seeing different things. Note: Check for high/low tide, at the time of high tide, sand beach is gone. Beach access is not suitable for the ones who have problems with mobility (steps and rocks). View point is next to he parking and easily accesible.
Surfing spots
The Mundaka wave, at Mundaka in the Basque Country, northern Spain, is a surfing location considered one of the best lefts of the world.
53 locals recommend
Mundaka
The Mundaka wave, at Mundaka in the Basque Country, northern Spain, is a surfing location considered one of the best lefts of the world.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Own car is a preferable way of transport in this area.
There is a public bus.
What to pack
Bring hiking boots and/or bicycle.
There are plenty options to hike and road/mountain biking around. For the ones who prefer sea and waves there is a famous Mundaka wave just 20 mins. drive away.
Ways to save
Free covered outdoor climbing wall in Mungia
For the adventurously spirited travellers that prefer active relaxations before passive one and have climbing experience and equipment there is free covered outdoor climbing wall in Mungia, just 10 mins. drive by car. You need your own equipment.