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Meet the 9 most charming villages of Bizkaia, villages full of beauty scattered throughout the interior and the coast of Bizkaia.
Bizkaia is, together with Gipuzkoa and Araba, one of the three provinces that make up the autonomous community of the Basque Country. A space, which has a handful of charming villages scattered along the coast and inland. Do you dare to know the most beautiful villages of Bizkaia? In Bizkaia, we can enjoy all kinds of experiences, taste its gastronomy, contemplate nature or learn about the culture and history of the Basque Country among many other things, but the most important of an area are undoubtedly the villages that compose it and its people, small corners that are certainly worth discovering.
Which are the most charming villages in Bizkaia? Discover the 9 most outstanding villages.
As we have said, Bizkaia has a great variety of villages and valleys that offer us much more than what a common village offers. In order to better structure the selection of charming villages in Bizkaia, we will classify them into two sections depending on their location:
- Villages of the interior of Bizkaia: The villages of the interior of Bizkaia, surrounded by mountains, valleys and rivers, offer us a point of view deeply rooted in our land, in our farmhouses.
- Coastal towns of Bizkaia: The coastal towns offer us customs and stories linked to the sea, together with one of the most important trades of our people, fishing.
Charming villages in the interior of Bizkaia.
Orduña: Orduña is located on the border with the provinces of Araba and Burgos, a small town where enjoying its incredible natural environment is a must. From Orduña we have the option to go to the source of the Nervion river, a real jewel of nature that we recommend to visit.
Areatza: In the heart of the Gorbea Natural Park, this small town in Bizkaia, perfectly represents the essence of the inland Basque village. A historic old town with cobbled streets and views of Mount Gorbea, one of the most emblematic mountains of Bizkaia.
Balmaseda: Its historic center, its main bridge and its cultural agenda, mark the character of this Biscayan town. It is worth mentioning the Boinas la Encartada Museum, a great industrial treasure that is preserved in perfect condition.
Karrantza: The municipality of Karrantza is located in the valley of the same name, an extensive territory marked by its character. You can discover all the secrets of Karrantza in the article we dedicate to it: The 16 wonders of karrantza
Gernika: One of the most representative towns of Bizkaia and the whole Basque Country, a historic town if ever there was one. This town in the interior of Bizkaia has a great historical and cultural heritage of which we highlight the tree of Gernika, the house of meetings and the museum of peace among many others. In Bizkaia we can find many other inland villages, however, these are some of the most interesting to visit.
Charming villages on the coast of Bizkaia.
Villages of Busturialdea-Urdaibai: The region of Busturialdea-Urdaibai and its natural environment has been recognized as a Biosphere Reserve. A region with a lot of natural value and many charming villages among which we highlight: Bermeo, Ea, Elantxobe and Mundaka among many others. Do not forget to visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe on your way.
Getxo: The coastal town of Getxo, formed by the neighborhoods of Algorta, Las Arenas, Romo, Neguri and Santa Maria de Getxo is another of the charms that we have on the coast of Bizkaia. Getxo offers endless options to enjoy the Basque coast, the suspension bridge or Bizkaia bridge, the old port of Algorta, the promenade of the great villas, the promenade of Punta Galea and a long etcetera.
Lekeitio: The town of Lekeitio is considered one of the most charming fishing settlements on the coast of Biscay. The port of Lekeitio is, together with the island of San Nicolas, its historic center and its inhabitants, one of the great tourist attractions of this fishing village.
Ondarroa: Ondarroa shares with Lekeitio the profile of a fishing village par excellence, the last town of Bizkaia before entering the lands of Guipuzcoa.
If you are going to visit the Basque Country, the villages of Bizkaia should be a priority in the planning of your trip, discover Bizkaia and its inhabitants through the most charming villages of the province, discover the Basque village. If you want us to recommend any other town in Bizkaia, leave us a comment with your request and we will answer you as soon as possible.
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