{"id":144663,"date":"2025-02-19T18:52:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T17:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T10:13:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:13:34","slug":"mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/","title":{"rendered":"Mendikosolo Park, the green lung of Arrigorriaga."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f378b920d88\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Mendikosolo_Park_a_large_natural_area_15_minutes_from_Bilbao\" >Mendikosolo Park, a large natural area 15 minutes from Bilbao.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Information_about_Mendikosolo\" >Information about Mendikosolo.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Recreational_park\" >Recreational park.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Video\" >Video.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Circular_route_to_the_Mendikosolo_reservoir\" >Circular route to the Mendikosolo reservoir.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Route_to_the_hermitage_of_San_Pedro_de_Abrisketa\" >Route to the hermitage of San Pedro de Abrisketa.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#What_to_see_near_Mendikosolo\" >What to see near Mendikosolo.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#What_to_do_in_Euskadi\" >What to do in Euskadi.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Where_to_eat\" >Where to eat.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Where_to_park\" >Where to park.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#How_to_get_there\" >How to get there.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mendikosolo-park-the-green-lung-of-arrigorriaga\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mendikosolo_Park_a_large_natural_area_15_minutes_from_Bilbao\"><\/span><strong>Mendikosolo Park, a large natural area 15 minutes from Bilbao.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Mendikosolo Park<\/strong>, also known as the Dynamite Park, was during the 20th century one of the most important spaces in Arrigorriaga. An industrial complex where the old dynamite factory of the company Explosivos R\u00edo Tinto was located. Today, nature has recovered the space that was taken from it, creating an idyllic corner. A perfect place for families visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bilbao-in-1-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilbao<\/a>. <strong>Would you like to visit Mendikosolo Park with us?<\/strong>   <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112943\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/escaleras-embalse-mendikosolo.jpg\" alt=\"mendikosolo reservoir stairs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/escaleras-embalse-mendikosolo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/escaleras-embalse-mendikosolo-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/escaleras-embalse-mendikosolo-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box info  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_about_Mendikosolo\"><\/span><strong>Information about Mendikosolo<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"checklist tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Booking of experiences<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/reservas\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size<\/strong>: 45 hectares.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Services<\/strong>: hiking, barbecue grills, swings, barbecue&#8230;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Mendikosolo Park, Arrigorriaga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"google-map \"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"\" height=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d4138.078152912443!2d-2.8978667197478982!3d43.21054317564785!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd4e4dd49802609f%3A0xf6c8ef7c82ab6ff6!2sMendikosolo!5e1!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1704570020257!5m2!1ses!2ses&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recreational_park\"><\/span><strong>Recreational park<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>This natural park has a total area of 45 hectares, being the reservoir the main protagonist. Surrounding this sheet of water we find an autochthonous forest formed by oaks, ash trees and maples next to an area of swings and barbecues. There is also a barbecue with terrace, a place that gains many points in summer.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112987\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ruta-circular-en-el-parque-mendikosolo-de-arrigorriaga-1.jpg\" alt=\"circular route in the mendikosolo park of arrigorriaga\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ruta-circular-en-el-parque-mendikosolo-de-arrigorriaga-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ruta-circular-en-el-parque-mendikosolo-de-arrigorriaga-1-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ruta-circular-en-el-parque-mendikosolo-de-arrigorriaga-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video\"><\/span><strong>Video<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>As usual in all our publications, we have created a short video for you to see as real as possible what awaits you during your visit to the Mendikosolo Park. In case you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC4e9R7bDBYksN2t8dYUOfXw?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribe to our YouTube channel<\/a> to discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in Euskal Herria. We are waiting for you!  <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Parque Mendikosolo de Arrigorriaga\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LfxtdEkgTZ0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Circular_route_to_the_Mendikosolo_reservoir\"><\/span><strong>Circular route to the Mendikosolo reservoir<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>The circular route of the Mendikosolo reservoir is designed for the youngest of the house. A route of approximately 1.5 km in which starting from the parking lot, we will pass by the barbecue and the swings to finish completely surrounding the reservoir. A walk without big slopes that represents an ideal option to spend the day with the family. If you like this kind of routes, we encourage you to read our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/basque-country\/75-routes-to-do-with-children-in-euskadi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family routes in Euskadi<\/a>.   <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112990\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/parque-de-mendikosolo-en-arrigorriaga-ruta-circular.jpg\" alt=\"mendikosolo park in arrigorriaga, circular route\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/parque-de-mendikosolo-en-arrigorriaga-ruta-circular.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/parque-de-mendikosolo-en-arrigorriaga-ruta-circular-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/parque-de-mendikosolo-en-arrigorriaga-ruta-circular-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_to_the_hermitage_of_San_Pedro_de_Abrisketa\"><\/span><strong>Route to the hermitage of San Pedro de Abrisketa.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>If your idea is to do a more demanding route, we encourage you to complement the previous route going up the Goikiri stream to San Pedro de Abrisketa. We can also do a route up to Venta Alta. As you can see there are different options for hiking routes. By the way, in winter, after the rains, the path fills with mud and complicates the access. Be careful.    <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-113003\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/puente-de-madera-a-san-pedro-de-abrisketa-desde-mendikosolo.jpg\" alt=\"wooden bridge to san pedro de abrisketa from mendikosolo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/puente-de-madera-a-san-pedro-de-abrisketa-desde-mendikosolo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/puente-de-madera-a-san-pedro-de-abrisketa-desde-mendikosolo-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/puente-de-madera-a-san-pedro-de-abrisketa-desde-mendikosolo-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_near_Mendikosolo\"><\/span><strong>What to see near Mendikosolo.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>If you want to take advantage of your trip to Arrigorriaga to visit other corners of Euskadi, we recommend you to take a look at our suggestions. We leave you a small list with some of the most beautiful corners of the area. We hope you like it.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"box shadow  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"starlist tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/araba\/what-to-see-in-araba\/laudio-llodio-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laudio<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112703\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/que-ver-en-laudio-llodio.jpg\" alt=\"what to see in laudio llodio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/que-ver-en-laudio-llodio.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/que-ver-en-laudio-llodio-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/que-ver-en-laudio-llodio-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/orozko-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orozko.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29372\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/orozko-desde-Itxina-Parque-natural-de-Gorbeia-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"orozko from Itxina, Gorbeia natural Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/orozko-desde-Itxina-Parque-natural-de-Gorbeia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/orozko-desde-Itxina-Parque-natural-de-Gorbeia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/orozko-desde-Itxina-Parque-natural-de-Gorbeia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/araba\/what-to-see-in-araba\/artziniega-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artziniega.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112246\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/casco-historico-feria-de-antano-de-artziniega-feria-medieval.jpg\" alt=\"historical center, artziniega old town, medieval fair, medieval fair\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/casco-historico-feria-de-antano-de-artziniega-feria-medieval.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/casco-historico-feria-de-antano-de-artziniega-feria-medieval-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/casco-historico-feria-de-antano-de-artziniega-feria-medieval-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bilbao-in-1-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilbao.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112965\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/visita-guiada-al-museo-guggenheim-y-bilbao.jpg\" alt=\"guided visit to the guggenheim museum and bilbao\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/visita-guiada-al-museo-guggenheim-y-bilbao.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/visita-guiada-al-museo-guggenheim-y-bilbao-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/visita-guiada-al-museo-guggenheim-y-bilbao-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/la-arboleda-what-to-see-and-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Arboleda.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26021\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/meaztegi-golf-la-arboleda-Golf-en-Bilbao-Campos-de-golf-de-Bilbao-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"meaztegi golf la arboleda, Golf in Bilbao, Bilbao Golf Courses\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/meaztegi-golf-la-arboleda-Golf-en-Bilbao-Campos-de-golf-de-Bilbao.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/meaztegi-golf-la-arboleda-Golf-en-Bilbao-Campos-de-golf-de-Bilbao-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/meaztegi-golf-la-arboleda-Golf-en-Bilbao-Campos-de-golf-de-Bilbao-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Euskadi\"><\/span><strong>What to do in Euskadi<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>If you are looking for activities to do in Euskadi, we encourage you to take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/reservas\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reservation center<\/a>. There you will find all the experiences we recommend in Euskadi. Here are some examples.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"box shadow  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"starlist tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/boat-tours-in-urdaibai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boat tours in Urdaibai<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33291\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/calas-de-Urdaibai-alquiler-de-barcos-para-disfrutar-de-las-calas-de-urdaibai-mundaka.jpg\" alt=\"Urdaibai coves, boat rental to enjoy the coves of urdaibai, mundaka\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/calas-de-Urdaibai-alquiler-de-barcos-para-disfrutar-de-las-calas-de-urdaibai-mundaka.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/calas-de-Urdaibai-alquiler-de-barcos-para-disfrutar-de-las-calas-de-urdaibai-mundaka-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/calas-de-Urdaibai-alquiler-de-barcos-para-disfrutar-de-las-calas-de-urdaibai-mundaka-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/paragliding-in-sopela-paragliding-flights-in-euskadi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paragliding<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-23976\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/parapente-getxo-y-sopela-vuelo-en-parapente-en-sopela-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"paragliding getxo and sopela, paragliding flight in sopela\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/parapente-getxo-y-sopela-vuelo-en-parapente-en-sopela.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/parapente-getxo-y-sopela-vuelo-en-parapente-en-sopela-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/parapente-getxo-y-sopela-vuelo-en-parapente-en-sopela-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/paintball-in-amorebieta-paintball-open-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paintball<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27078\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/protegiendose-en-el-paintball-de-Amorebieta-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"protecting yourself in Amorebieta's paintball field\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/protegiendose-en-el-paintball-de-Amorebieta.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/protegiendose-en-el-paintball-de-Amorebieta-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/protegiendose-en-el-paintball-de-Amorebieta-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/gipuzkoa\/what-to-see-in-gipuzkoa\/boat-rentals-in-zumaia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boat tours in Zumaia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-111494\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/puerto-deportivo-de-Zumaia-alquiler-de-barcos-en-Zumaia.jpg\" alt=\"Zumaia marina, yacht charter in Zumaia, yacht rental in Zumaia\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/puerto-deportivo-de-Zumaia-alquiler-de-barcos-en-Zumaia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/puerto-deportivo-de-Zumaia-alquiler-de-barcos-en-Zumaia-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/puerto-deportivo-de-Zumaia-alquiler-de-barcos-en-Zumaia-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/pastor-for-a-day-in-euskadi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shepherd for a day<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26356\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reba%C3%B1o-ovejas-pastor-por-un-d%C3%ADa-en-Euskadi-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"sheep flock, shepherd for a day in the Basque Country\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/basque-country\/fishing-in-euskadi-deep-sea-sport-fishing-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fishing in Euskadi<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31572\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/salidas-de-pesca-en-Euskadi-salidas-en-barco-para-pescar-en-la-costa-vasca.jpg\" alt=\"fishing trips in Euskadi, boat trips for fishing in the basque coast.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/salidas-de-pesca-en-Euskadi-salidas-en-barco-para-pescar-en-la-costa-vasca.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/salidas-de-pesca-en-Euskadi-salidas-en-barco-para-pescar-en-la-costa-vasca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/salidas-de-pesca-en-Euskadi-salidas-en-barco-para-pescar-en-la-costa-vasca-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/araba\/what-to-see-in-araba\/guided-tours-in-laguardia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guided tours in Laguardia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31824\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/calles-del-casco-medieval-de-laguardia-visitas-guiadas-en-Laguardia-Rioja-Alavesa.jpg\" alt=\"streets of the medieval town of laguardia, guided tours in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa, Spain\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/calles-del-casco-medieval-de-laguardia-visitas-guiadas-en-Laguardia-Rioja-Alavesa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/calles-del-casco-medieval-de-laguardia-visitas-guiadas-en-Laguardia-Rioja-Alavesa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/calles-del-casco-medieval-de-laguardia-visitas-guiadas-en-Laguardia-Rioja-Alavesa-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat\"><\/span><strong>Where to eat.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>People who come to Mendikosolo usually choose to eat in the area of grills and tables around the reservoir itself. However, if you do not want to cook, you can go to the Mendikosolo grill. A restaurant that has a typical menu of the Biscayan breweries (salad, croquettes, peppers, chicken&#8230;). This place gains extra points in summer, when the heat makes its terrace gain great prominence.   <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112998\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/asador-mendikosolo-de-arrigorriaga.jpg\" alt=\"mendikosolo steakhouse in arrigorriaga\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/asador-mendikosolo-de-arrigorriaga.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/asador-mendikosolo-de-arrigorriaga-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/asador-mendikosolo-de-arrigorriaga-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park\"><\/span><strong>Where to park<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>There are 2 parking lots. The main parking lot is located 500 meters from the park, next to the main road, and has just over 150 spaces (including bus spaces). On the other hand, the secondary parking lot is located just 280 meters away and has about 100 spaces. Both are free and are usually full in summer.   <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-113002\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/parking-aparcamiento-de-mendikosolo-arrigorriaga-bilbao.jpg\" alt=\"mendikosolo parking mendikosolo arrigorriaga bilbao parking lot\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/parking-aparcamiento-de-mendikosolo-arrigorriaga-bilbao.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/parking-aparcamiento-de-mendikosolo-arrigorriaga-bilbao-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/parking-aparcamiento-de-mendikosolo-arrigorriaga-bilbao-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_there\"><\/span><strong>How to get there<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Although the best option is private transport, we can also opt for public transport. And we must remember that the 2 existing public transport options at the moment (bus and suburban train) leave us more than 20 minutes walk from Mendikosolo. In any case, we leave you the detail of both options:  <\/p>\n<div class=\"box shadow  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"checklist tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Train<\/u><\/strong>The best option is the suburban line C3. A route that connects the capital of Bizkaia with <a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/orduna-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ordu\u00f1a<\/a>. In this case we must stop in Arrigorriaga and from there head towards Mendikosolo passing by the local soccer field.  <\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Bus<\/u><\/strong>In this case, the best options are to use the Bizkaibus lines that connect Arrigorriaga with some of the most important areas of the province of Bizkaia. For example: Lines A3613, A3622, A3632, A3641. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112977\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/chimenea-fabrica-de-dinamita-del-parque-mendikosolo.jpg\" alt=\"mendikosolo park dynamite factory chimney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/chimenea-fabrica-de-dinamita-del-parque-mendikosolo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/chimenea-fabrica-de-dinamita-del-parque-mendikosolo-980x734.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/chimenea-fabrica-de-dinamita-del-parque-mendikosolo-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:20px; margin-bottom:20px;\" class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Mendikosolo Park. If you do not find an answer to your questions, we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find at the end of this article.  We will try to respond as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box shadow  \"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n            <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"starlist tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Is it possible to go with children&#8217;s strollers?<\/strong>  Although the terrain is not the most suitable, it is possible to make the circular route to the reservoir with a children&#8217;s carriage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it possible to go with dogs?<\/strong>  Yes, as long as we comply with local regulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it possible to make a fire in the grills?<\/strong>  Yes, as long as there is no ordinance to the contrary at the time of the fire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you offer hiking trails in Mendikosolo?<\/strong>  Yes, we offer hiking routes throughout the Basque Country. We encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact<\/a> us. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you offer forest baths in Mendikosolo?<\/strong>  Yes, but only for groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112999\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/columpios-parque-infantil-mendikosolo-arrigorriaga.jpg\" alt=\"mendikosolo mendikosolo playground swings arrigorriaga\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/columpios-parque-infantil-mendikosolo-arrigorriaga.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/columpios-parque-infantil-mendikosolo-arrigorriaga-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/columpios-parque-infantil-mendikosolo-arrigorriaga-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, <strong>Mendikosolo Park<\/strong> is one of the most important places in Arrigorriaga. Also a great option for families looking for plans near Bilbao. We are waiting for your opinions.   Ondo pasa!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mendikosolo Park, a large natural area 15 minutes from Bilbao. &nbsp; The Mendikosolo Park, also known as the Dynamite Park, was during the 20th century one of the most important spaces in Arrigorriaga. An industrial complex where the old dynamite factory of the company Explosivos R\u00edo Tinto was located. 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