{"id":179795,"date":"2025-12-11T05:58:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T04:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/?p=179795"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:45:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T05:45:50","slug":"santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Santakrutz Chapel, the Errigoiti viewpoint."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6a32c847e6394\" 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: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32c847e6394\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#Visit_the_Santakrutz_chapel_and_enjoy_one_of_the_best_viewpoints_in_Errigoiti\" >Visit the Santakrutz chapel and enjoy one of the best viewpoints in Errigoiti.<\/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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#Information_about_the_Santa_Krutz_chapel\" >Information about the Santa Krutz chapel.<\/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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#Excursion_in_Urdaibai\" >Excursion in Urdaibai.<\/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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#Route_from_San_Lorenzo\" >Route from San Lorenzo.<\/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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#Viewpoint\" >Viewpoint.<\/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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#History_and_tradition\" >History and tradition.<\/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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#Architecture\" >Architecture.<\/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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#The_legend_of_the_Virgin_and_the_oxen\" >The legend of the Virgin and the oxen.<\/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\/santakrutz-chapel-the-errigoiti-viewpoint\/#What_to_see_nearby\" >What to see nearby.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Santakrutz_chapel_and_enjoy_one_of_the_best_viewpoints_in_Errigoiti\"><\/span><strong>Visit the Santakrutz chapel and enjoy one of the best viewpoints in Errigoiti.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Santakrutz Chapel, also known as the Santa Cruz or Santa Gurutze Chapel<\/strong>, is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/urdaibai-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve<\/a><\/strong>. This very special spot, located in the Bizkaigane neighborhood (Errigoiti) at an altitude of 383 meters, offers unique views of the province of Bizkaia. A chapel with enormous historical, cultural, and spiritual significance, we recommend visiting it on any getaway to the Basque coast. It is the perfect place for those looking to disconnect from their daily routine and enjoy nature. Remember that we organize group excursions in Urdaibai throughout the year. These are getaways where we want to show you special places like the one we are presenting today. Would you like to discover Santakrutz with us? Don&#8217;t hesitate to use our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact form<\/a><\/strong>, we will help you in any way we can.       <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179729\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mirador-de-urdaibai-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze.jpg\" alt=\"Urdaibai viewpoint, Santakrutz Errigoiti chapel, Santacruz, Santa Gurutze\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mirador-de-urdaibai-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mirador-de-urdaibai-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mirador-de-urdaibai-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-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<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_the_Santa_Krutz_chapel\"><\/span><strong>Information about the Santa Krutz chapel.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"checklist tie-list-shortcode\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quotations and reservations<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access<\/strong>: From the parking lot of the church of San Lorenzo of Errigoiti.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 2.4 km (round trip).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Low.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Route type<\/strong>: Linear, along local roads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/GqFKKKoWrzk5LENe8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bizkaigane, Errigoiti, Biscay<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excursion_in_Urdaibai\"><\/span><strong>Excursion in Urdaibai.<\/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>At TurismoVasco, we organize <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/excursion-to-urdaibai-from-bilbao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">excursions in Urdaibai<\/a><\/strong> for groups throughout the year. An experience through which we want to show you incredible places like the one we are presenting today. A very complete excursion that includes transportation, a private guide, and lunch at a local restaurant. Remember that you can add any other tourist services such as tickets, guided tours, boat trips, gastronomic experiences, and many other activities. It&#8217;s a comfortable and fun way to get to know the region. Are you up for it? Don&#8217;t hesitate to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a><\/strong> for a quote.      <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179721\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai.jpg\" alt=\"Santakrutz Errigoiti Chapel, Santacruz, Santa Gurutze, Urdaibai Viewpoint\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai-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 to show you Santakrutz Chapel and its panoramic views as realistically as possible. We encourage you to take a look. If you like this type of video, we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC4e9R7bDBYksN2t8dYUOfXw?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>subscribe to our YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a> to discover all the experiences and places we recommend in the Basque Country.   We are waiting for you!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ermita Santakrutz, Errigoiti\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iJ6PL8kYz70?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=\"Route_from_San_Lorenzo\"><\/span><strong>Route from San Lorenzo.<\/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 route to the Santa Krutz chapel begins at the church of San Lorenzo. From here, we must cross the road and pass between two farmhouses to head towards the chapel. Along the way, we will encounter four turnoffs that we must ignore. We will explain this in more detail below. After leaving the church and crossing the road, 50 meters further on, we come to the first turnoff (on our left). We ignore it and continue along the main road. After about 300 meters, we come to another turnoff on our left. We ignore it again and continue along the same road. Continue for another 300 meters, and you will find another turnoff on your right. Keep going straight ahead. Finally, after about 300 meters, we come to another turn-off, but we continue straight ahead. After 50 meters, we come to another turn-off, and this time we take it, turning left. We come to the stairs that lead directly to the chapel. Remember that although this is a local road (with little traffic), the route is entirely on the road. Please be very careful.            <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179781\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ruta-ermita-santakrutz-de-errigoiti-desde-iglesia-san-lorenzo.jpg\" alt=\"route to the Santakrutz of Errigoiti chapel from San Lorenzo church\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ruta-ermita-santakrutz-de-errigoiti-desde-iglesia-san-lorenzo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ruta-ermita-santakrutz-de-errigoiti-desde-iglesia-san-lorenzo-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ruta-ermita-santakrutz-de-errigoiti-desde-iglesia-san-lorenzo-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=\"Viewpoint\"><\/span><strong>Viewpoint.<\/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>Located at one of the highest points in the municipality, the Santakrutz chapel offers breathtaking views of Urdaibai. From this elevated vantage point, you can admire a beautiful mosaic of forests, mountains, farmhouses, and fields. It is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the sunset. Remember that in Urdaibai we have other viewpoints such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/san-pedro-atxarre-family-route-in-urdaibai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Pedro de Atxarre<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/san-miguel-de-erenozar-the-viewpoint-of-urdaibai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Miguel de Ere\u00f1ozar<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/matxitxako-lighthouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Matxitxako<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/route-through-ogono-in-search-of-the-best-views-of-the-bay-of-biscay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Ogo\u00f1o<\/a><\/strong>.   <\/p>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179751\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vistas-desde-la-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze.jpg\" alt=\"views from the chapel of Santakrutz Errigoiti, Santacruz, Santa Gurutze\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vistas-desde-la-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vistas-desde-la-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vistas-desde-la-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-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\" \/><\/strong><\/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>The best place to park your vehicle is in the car park next to the church of San Lorenzo de Errigoiti. Although it is possible to drive right up to the chapel, there is no parking available in the immediate vicinity. Please respect the neighbors and do not attempt to drive up to the steps.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179773\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iglesia-san-lorenzo-de-errigoiti-aparcamiento-ruta-ermita-de-santakrutz.jpg\" alt=\"San Lorenzo Church in Errigoiti, parking lot on the road to the Santakrutz Hermitage\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iglesia-san-lorenzo-de-errigoiti-aparcamiento-ruta-ermita-de-santakrutz.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iglesia-san-lorenzo-de-errigoiti-aparcamiento-ruta-ermita-de-santakrutz-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iglesia-san-lorenzo-de-errigoiti-aparcamiento-ruta-ermita-de-santakrutz-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=\"History_and_tradition\"><\/span><strong>History and tradition.<\/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>Santakrutz has historically been a place of worship. Although nowadays Mass is only celebrated on the Sunday following September 14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross, in the past there was also a procession on May 3, the day of the Invention of the Holy Cross. It was also customary to go up in procession, praying, on the day before the Ascension. Thus, until a few years ago, several Masses were held at the Santakrutz chapel.   <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179719\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-de-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai.jpg\" alt=\"Santakrutz de Errigoiti Chapel, Santacruz, Santa Gurutze, Urdaibai Viewpoint\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-de-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-de-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-de-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai-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=\"Architecture\"><\/span><strong>Architecture.<\/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 Santa Cruz de Errigoiti chapel has a rectangular floor plan and a gabled roof. It is a structure measuring approximately 14 meters long and 5 meters wide, with masonry walls built using remains from other buildings. In fact, the remains of a sarcophagus and a stele have been found within its walls. One of the walls features a plaque commemorating the gudaris who fell in the Civil War of 1936, placed there by the Errigoiti Town Council in 1984. Above the inscription, we can see a map of Euskal Herria and a lauburu.    <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179711\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/banco-de-la-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai.jpg\" alt=\"bench at the Santakrutz Errigoiti chapel, Santacruz, Santa Gurutze, Urdaibai viewpoint\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/banco-de-la-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/banco-de-la-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/banco-de-la-ermita-de-santakrutz-errigoiti-santacruz-santa-gurutze-mirador-urdaibai-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=\"The_legend_of_the_Virgin_and_the_oxen\"><\/span><strong>The legend of the Virgin and the oxen.<\/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>According to anthropologist Jos\u00e9 Miguel de Barandiaran in 1918, there is a very curious legend about this chapel. As the story goes, the inhabitants of Errigoiti wanted to build their church on this site, but every night the materials disappeared. Finally, someone discovered that the Virgin Mary was secretly transporting the materials with a pair of oxen. When she was discovered, she cursed the curious person: \u201cAida idi baltz eta gorrijori, jauzi daikojola begijak horreri,\u201d which translated from <a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/basque-country\/94-basque-words-useful-on-your-trip-to-the-basque-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Basque<\/strong><\/a> would be something like, &#8220;Aida, black and red ox, jump on his eyes. The man was blinded, and after this miracle, the neighbors decided to build the church of Santa Mar\u00eda de la Asunci\u00f3n de Idibaltzaga in its current location. It was named after the words of the Virgin Mary (Idi baltz).     <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179763\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-a-vidta-de-dron.jpg\" alt=\"Santakrutz Chapel from a drone's perspective\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-a-vidta-de-dron.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-a-vidta-de-dron-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ermita-de-santakrutz-a-vidta-de-dron-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_nearby\"><\/span><strong>What to see nearby.<\/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 round off your visit to Santakrutz with other nearby attractions, we recommend you take a look at the list we have put together. Remember that you can find more information by clicking on each one. <\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/oma-forest-the-painted-forest-of-urdaibai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oma Forest.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-112608\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linea-horizontal-en-el-nuevo-bosque-de-oma.jpg\" alt=\"horizontal line in the new forest of oma\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linea-horizontal-en-el-nuevo-bosque-de-oma.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linea-horizontal-en-el-nuevo-bosque-de-oma-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linea-horizontal-en-el-nuevo-bosque-de-oma-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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/basondo-the-urdaibai-wildlife-refuge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basondo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-178677\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bisontes-refugio-de-la-naturaleza-en-Urdaibai-basondo.jpg\" alt=\"bison, nature refuge in Urdaibai, Basondo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bisontes-refugio-de-la-naturaleza-en-Urdaibai-basondo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bisontes-refugio-de-la-naturaleza-en-Urdaibai-basondo-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bisontes-refugio-de-la-naturaleza-en-Urdaibai-basondo-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\/san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-information-and-guided-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>San Juan de Gaztelugatxe<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179605\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/visitas-guiadas-en-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe.jpg\" alt=\"guided tours in san juan de gaztelugatxe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/visitas-guiadas-en-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/visitas-guiadas-en-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/visitas-guiadas-en-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/the-5-best-beaches-of-urdaibai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beaches of Urdaibai.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-175370\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/playa-de-laga-urdaibai-bizkaia.jpg\" alt=\"Laga Beach, Urdaibai, Bizkaia\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/playa-de-laga-urdaibai-bizkaia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/playa-de-laga-urdaibai-bizkaia-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/playa-de-laga-urdaibai-bizkaia-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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/urdaibai-bird-center-6-reasons-to-visit-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urdaibai Bird Center.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179428\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visita-urdaibai-bird-center.jpg\" alt=\"visit the Urdaibai Bird Center\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visita-urdaibai-bird-center.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visita-urdaibai-bird-center-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visita-urdaibai-bird-center-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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/gernika-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gernika.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179181\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/foru-plaza-que-ver-Gernika.jpg\" alt=\"Foru Plaza, what to see in Gernika\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/foru-plaza-que-ver-Gernika.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/foru-plaza-que-ver-Gernika-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/foru-plaza-que-ver-Gernika-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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/bermeo-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bermeo.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31398\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/alquiler-de-barco-en-Bermeo-alquiler-de-embarcaciones-en-Urdaibai.jpg\" alt=\"boat rental in Bermeo, yacht charter in Urdaibai\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/alquiler-de-barco-en-Bermeo-alquiler-de-embarcaciones-en-Urdaibai.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/alquiler-de-barco-en-Bermeo-alquiler-de-embarcaciones-en-Urdaibai-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/alquiler-de-barco-en-Bermeo-alquiler-de-embarcaciones-en-Urdaibai-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/mundaka-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mundaka.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179787\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vistas-panoramicas-de-mundaka-desde-katillotxu.jpg\" alt=\"panoramic views of mundaka from katillotxu\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vistas-panoramicas-de-mundaka-desde-katillotxu.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vistas-panoramicas-de-mundaka-desde-katillotxu-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/vistas-panoramicas-de-mundaka-desde-katillotxu-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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/elantxobe-what-to-see-and-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elantxobe.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29869\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/elantxobe-desde-los-acantilados-qu%C3%A9-ver-en-Elantxobe-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"elantxobe from the cliffs, what to see in Elantxobe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/so-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ea.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-29773\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/puente-en-ea-qu%C3%A9-ver-en-Ea-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"bridge in ea, what to see in Ea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/lekeitio-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lekeitio<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-179349\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ruta-en-barco-en-Lekeitio-alquiler-de-barco-en-Lekeitio.jpg\" alt=\"boat trip in Lekeitio, boat rental in Lekeitio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ruta-en-barco-en-Lekeitio-alquiler-de-barco-en-Lekeitio.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ruta-en-barco-en-Lekeitio-alquiler-de-barco-en-Lekeitio-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ruta-en-barco-en-Lekeitio-alquiler-de-barco-en-Lekeitio-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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/ondarroa-what-to-see-and-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ondarroa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25884\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pesca-en-Ondarroa-Ondarroa-qu%C3%A9-ver-y-hacer-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"fishing in Ondarroa, Ondarroa what to see and do\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/route-through-ogono-in-search-of-the-best-views-of-the-bay-of-biscay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Ogo\u00f1o<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-175402\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visitas-guiadas-a-la-playa-de-laga-y-el-cabo-de-ogono.jpg\" alt=\"guided tours of Laga Beach and Cape Ogo\u00f1o\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visitas-guiadas-a-la-playa-de-laga-y-el-cabo-de-ogono.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visitas-guiadas-a-la-playa-de-laga-y-el-cabo-de-ogono-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/visitas-guiadas-a-la-playa-de-laga-y-el-cabo-de-ogono-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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/matxitxako-lighthouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Matxitxako<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32908\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/faro-de-matxitxako-visita-guiada-a-urdaibai-excursion-a-urdaibai-desde-bilbao.jpg\" alt=\"matxitxako lighthouse, guided tour to urdaibai, excursion to urdaibai from bilbao\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/faro-de-matxitxako-visita-guiada-a-urdaibai-excursion-a-urdaibai-desde-bilbao.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/faro-de-matxitxako-visita-guiada-a-urdaibai-excursion-a-urdaibai-desde-bilbao-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/faro-de-matxitxako-visita-guiada-a-urdaibai-excursion-a-urdaibai-desde-bilbao-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/en\/bizkaia\/what-to-see-in-bizkaia\/lea-ibilbidea-the-lea-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lea Ibilbidea.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-113604\" src=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pasarela-de-madera-sendero-del-Lea-lea-ibilbidea.jpg\" alt=\"wooden walkway, Lea trail, lea ibilbidea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pasarela-de-madera-sendero-del-Lea-lea-ibilbidea.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pasarela-de-madera-sendero-del-Lea-lea-ibilbidea-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/turismovasco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pasarela-de-madera-sendero-del-Lea-lea-ibilbidea-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><\/div><\/p>\n<p>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n<p>Santakrutz is much more than a chapel; it is a natural viewpoint and a place of worship. If you are thinking of visiting Urdaibai, we recommend including this little corner in your itinerary. Remember that we offer group excursions that include a visit to this incredible place. If you have any questions, we recommend using the comment system below to send them to us.    We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit the Santakrutz chapel and enjoy one of the best viewpoints in Errigoiti. &nbsp; The Santakrutz Chapel, also known as the Santa Cruz or Santa Gurutze Chapel, is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. 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