14 places to see in Barakaldo.

Barakaldo, what to see and do in the second most populated urban center of Bizkaia.

Discover what to see in Barakaldo, one of the most important industrial cities in the Basque Country and one of the most populated urban centers in Bizkaia. Nowadays, Barakaldo offers us the chance to enjoy industrial buildings, cultural assets and different natural spaces. Would you like to get to know Barakaldo with us? Remember that we offer guided tours for groups throughout the year.

What to see in Barakaldo.

Barakaldo is bounded by the Castaños, Kadagua and Nervión rivers. Emblematic rivers that are part of the history of one of the most important industrial centers of Euskadi. We leave you a small list with some of the most important spaces of Barakaldo. We hope it will be of help.

El Regato: El Regato is undoubtedly the green lung of Barakaldo. A natural space of great importance in which we find the Historical and Environmental Interpretation Center of Barakaldo and the Gorostiza reservoir. An idyllic space to enjoy with the family. We recommend you to read our article about the Regato for more information.

Loading docks: Barakaldo’s industrial past is still present in every corner of the municipality. A great example of this are the different loading bays that we find along the estuary. We encourage you to visit the ore loading bays of Orkonera and Franco Belga. Historical structures, which are located on the promenade next to the estuary.

Gasolino: The gasolino, also known as the boat, was for decades one of the most emblematic transports of Barakaldo. Unfortunately, with the arrival of new transports and structures, the company that managed the gasolino began to drag losses that led to its closure. Remember that although this service is no longer active, we continue to offer boat trips on the Bilbao estuary throughout the year. If you want to rent a boat for a boat trip from Barakaldo, we encourage you to contact us so we can send you a personalized quote.

Botanical garden: The botanical garden of Barakaldo, also known as the Ramon Rubial botanical garden, was designed by the architect Diego Rica. This natural space of more than 60,000 square meters was inaugurated in 2002 and is located in the center of the municipality, next to the Megapark shopping center. In this park we find more than 300 species from different parts of the world.

Finca Munoa: In 1860 the farmhouse and land of Munoa were acquired by the then mayor of Bilbao, Juan Echevarria. He was the one who started the works to build one of the most emblematic country houses of Barakaldo. In 1916, the estate was renovated by the architect Ricardo de Bastida, increasing the number of adjoining buildings. In 2014, the city of Barakaldo acquired the property to give it new uses.

BEC: Bilbao Exhibition Centre, better known as BEC, is the great exhibition space of Bizkaia. Thanks to its 6 pavilions, more than 150,000 square meters and 4,000 parking spaces, the BEC encourages us to enjoy events for more than 20,000 people.

Aguinaga Museum: Aguinaga offers one of the most interesting museums of the Mercedes Benz brand. A permanent collection of more than 30 cars, to which other units are added temporarily. The more than 2,000 square meters of this museum show us the history of Mercedes Benz from 1926 to the 80s. You can get more information by reading our article about the Aguinaga Museum.

Sculpture Park: Next to the courthouse, in Bide Onera Enparantza, we find a small park where young artists have created works of all kinds. Among them, the works that represent different parts of the work “El Guernica” stand out. There is also a playground for the youngest members of the family.

Palace of Justice: The Palace of Justice of Barakaldo, the courts of the locality, are specialized in the civil and penal jurisdiction. They include a family court, a gender violence court and a criminal mediation court.

Church of San Vicente: This temple built in the seventeenth century has undergone various modifications throughout history. A church in which we find one of the neoclassical jewels of the town, the altarpiece.

Barakaldo Theater: The theater of Barakaldo, Barakaldo Antzokia in Basque, was designed by the architect Augusto Terrero and built in 1990. This cultural space with capacity for more than 600 people is strategically located in the center of Barakaldo, next to the town hall.

Herriko Plaza: The Herriko Plaza, the town square, houses the town hall of Barakaldo. A meeting place, which, strategically located in the center of the town, encourages us to enjoy the many events that are held there. In this square we find the clock tower, the kiosk and the monument to the industry.

Lasesarre: The new soccer field of the local team was inaugurated on September 30, 20023. Lasesarre, is located in the lower part, next to the estuary. Currently, the stadium has a capacity for 8,000 people.

Ilgner Building: The Ilgner Building is one of the industrial legacies of Barakaldo. An architectural structure inaugurated in 1927 that was part of the facilities of Altos Hornos de Vizcaya (AHV). This building has a very curious characteristic, its foundations. Due to the marshy soil next to the estuary, a foundation had to be created at a depth of more than 25 meters.

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Guided tours.

We organize guided tours in Barakaldo for groups throughout the year. A great option for all those groups that want to know Barakaldo with a local guide. In these cases, we program the visits according to the needs and budgets of each group. If you are interested in this proposal, we encourage you to request information and budget through our contact form.

Where to sleep.

As many of you already know, we offer accommodation in Euskadi for all the groups that visit us. In this case, we offer family hotels on the outskirts of the city center and hotels of different hotel chains in the center itself. As you can see, we have all kinds of options. Do not hesitate to contact us so that we can send you a personalized quote.

How to get there.

If you are looking for how to get to Barakaldo, we encourage you to take a look at the options we propose. And thanks to its strategic location near Bilbao, the port, the estuary and the mining area, we can choose the transport that best suits us.

Where to park.

Practically all the urban nucleus has OTA (Ordinance of Traffic and Parking), reason, for which it is necessary to pay to park our vehicles. If you want to avoid paying, you can leave your vehicles in the Megapark area and take the opportunity to do some shopping. Remember that the parking lots, as well as the shopping center, have opening and closing hours.

Pilgrimage of Santa Águeda.

Every February 5, the neighborhood of Las Delicias (Urgozo) in Barakaldo hosts one of the most emblematic and multitudinous pilgrimages of the town. A perfect day to enjoy the music and gastronomy of Euskadi. More information: Romería de Santa Águeda de Barakaldo.

What to see near Barakaldo.

If you want to take advantage of your getaway to know the spaces surrounding Barakaldo, we recommend you to take a look at this list we have created. We hope you like it.

As you have seen, Barakaldo has dozens of places to see and enjoy. If you are looking for what to see in Barakaldo or guided tours in Barakaldo, do not hesitate to contact us. If you have any questions, we encourage you to use the comment system below these lines. Ondo pasa!