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Presazelai beech forest, the magical forest of Otxandio.
The Presazelai beech forest is one of the most beautiful forests of Bizkaia. A forest that has great similarities with the beech forest of Otzarreta, one of the most visited areas of the Basque Country. The Urkiola River meanders through the interior of this beech forest, offering us a beautiful picture. Even more so in autumn, when the falling leaves dress the floor of this emblematic Basque forest in shades of brown. Do you want to know the Presazelai beech forest? We inform you of everything you need to know.
Information on the Presazelai beech forest.
- Experiences in Euskadi: Here
- Services: Parking, fountains, barbecues, tables and garbage cans.
- Location: Otxandio, Bizkaia, Euskadi.
Presazelai beech forest.
The charm of Presazelai lies in the beeches and the Urkiola river. Whose waters come from the mountains of Durangaldea. Although in summer it does not always have water, its course crosses this forest meandering between barbecues, tables and beeches. In fact, there are several wooden bridges that allow us to cross this river in a comfortable way. As you can see, it is a quiet and idyllic place to spend the day with the family or the group. Are you up for it?
Video.
We have created a short video about the Presazelai beech forest so that you can get a more realistic idea of what awaits you in this place. In case you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to discover all the experiences and places we recommend in Euskal Herria, we are waiting for you!
Recreational area.
There are many people who come every weekend to the Presazelai beech forest to enjoy a family day. And thanks to the services offered (tables, barbecues, fountains, parking …) is presented to us as a perfect natural environment to enjoy the interior of Euskadi.
How to get there.
The Presazelai beech forest is located in Otxandio, a small town of just over 1,200 inhabitants that is surrounded by landscapes of incredible natural value. Otxandio is located between the natural parks of Urkiola and Gorbeia. In this sense, we must indicate that the beech forest is located 1 kilometer from the urban center. On the outskirts. Having said this, the best option to arrive until Presazelai happens to put course to Otxandio by the highway BI-623 and later to take the highway that unites the locality with the port of Barazar (BI-3542).
Route to the Presazelai beech forest.
Although there are several routes linking Otxandio and Presazelai through Mekoleta, we do not recommend any of them. And is that all of them have a section that passes through the road itself. This makes them dangerous. Especially when we go with children. On the other hand, remember that the small extension of the Presazelai beech forest does not allow us to make a route through its interior.
Guided tours.
TurismoVasco offers hiking routes all over the Basque Country. We also organize excursions to visit some of the most beautiful natural places in our territory. Whatever your needs are, we encourage you to contact us so that we can send you a personalized quote, we are waiting for you!
Frequently Asked Questions.
After enjoying the Presazelai beech forest, we believe it is important to answer some of the most frequently asked questions. In case you don’t find the answer to your questions, we recommend you to use the comment system of this article. We will try to respond as soon as possible.
- Why are beech trees pollarded? There are more than 142,000 pollarded beech trees in the Basque Country. When the tree was approximately 2 meters high, it was cut down so that the tree would produce several branches that in the future would be cut to make charcoal.
- Is it possible to eat in the beech forest itself? Yes, of course. Of course, in summer, it is advisable to get up early to get a table.
- Is it possible to walk from the center of Otxandio? Yes, although part of the route must be done by road. We do not recommend it.
- Why is it called Presazelai? The Presazelai beech forest owes its name to the dam that we find in the vicinity of this forest. A structure that was created to provide water to the Mekoleta mill. In Basque, zelaia means field, meadow. So it could be translated into something like the campa of the dam.
- What is the best time to visit the Presazelai beech forest? The best time to visit Presazelai is in autumn, when the leaves are falling.
What to see near Presazelai.
In the vicinity of the Presazelai beech forest there are several places and experiences worth mentioning. Remember that you can access our reservation center to take a look at all the activities we offer.
As you have been able to see, the Presazelai beech forest is another of the great natural attractions of Bizkaia. A space that has nothing to envy to the beech forest of Otzarreta. Do not hesitate to send us your questions through the comments system that you will find below these lines. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!
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