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Feel the nature just a step away from the city. Gorbeia is a meeting point in the green heart of the Basque Country. It is only a 20 minutes ride from Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz. It is a natural space with areas shared by Bizkaia and Araba. Besides the pure air and the landscapes, you will find endless gastronomic, leisure and sport
A commitment to tradition is another value that runs deep in Gorbeia. Get to know the Basque traditional lifestyle in depth by sharing experiences with the people.
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Your natural paradise is in Gorbeia.
Routes to Happiness. This guide is an inspirational brochure for everyone who wants to get near Gorbeia. Come with the family, with your partner or alone, you choose. Taste, celebrate, meet, do or see, Gorbeia awaits. A wide variety of choices for all tastes and needs. You will encounter two paradises: Gorbeia Natural Park and Urkiola Natural Park. A peaceful place where you will enjoy the beauty of the mountain rich in flora and fauna. You will find a representation of species such as the deer and some endangered species such as the nutria. There are many activities to be done in this magnificent land: from more common activities like hiking and biking to more especial activities such as doing yoga by the river or going for a night safari. These two parks will capture you. Dare to be natural!
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Get into the mountains of the Basque Country Get into the mountains of the Basque Country Natu Park offers magical Gorbeia Nature routes and extraordinary natural compositions: The Itzina mountain range, Mairuelegorreta cave, Goiuri waterfall… However, if there is anything characteristic of the Park is the Gorbeia Mountain, (1482m) the highest peak in Araba and Bizkaia.
The Nature Park of Urkiola, the same as the park of Gorbeia spreads in Bizkaia and Araba. Thousands of hikers come to conquer peaks such as Anboto (1331m) but also to go into the caves or visit the Sanctuary. cent for nature interpretation The centre of The Urkiola Nature Park is called Toki Alai and it is located on the slope of Sabigain Mountain.
To visit Gorbeia we recommend you stop by one of the ‘parketxe’ (center for nature interpretation) or any tourist office where the visitor will be properly informed.
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TOKI ALALAI Urkiola port (Abadiño) PARKETXEA ARABA Central del Baias (Sarria) PARKETXEA BIZKAIA Gudarien Plaza (Areatza)
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Routes that we like GORBEIA There are many routes that lead to the Gorbeia cross both from Bizkaia and Araba. From Bizkaia the classic ascend to the cross, accessible to all, begins at PagomakurrE. (12km-3 hours)
BIZKAIA Another interesting route is that of the mills that will let the visitor explore the mills of Zeanuri.
(11km-3hours) After a visit to the town of Areatza
we can also enjoy a circular route through the Birguin Mountain. (8km-2h30’)
One of the most popular routes from Araba is Zarate. (5km-1h 25’)
ALAVA The Jugatxi route departs from Murgia and ends in the chapel of Murgia, from the 17th century, where you will find a place to rest (5,3km-3hours) A walk around the Albetia
mountain is a good plan for the morning through which you will re-discover the surroundings of Legutio: Beech trees, natural springs and Albina reservoir. (8.2 km- 4h50’)
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Gorbeia Cross. The current one was built after the fall of the former 2 crosses which were 33 and 25 meter tall. The third one is an 18meter high iron cross that was placed in the spring of 1907.
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Gortazar palace (Areatza). It is the most noble and aristocratic building of the villa. The lower level carved in stone dates back to the 16th century. The rest of the levels, made of bricks, are from the 17th century. The heraldic paintings in the facade must have been finished around 1735.
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Abertia mountain (Legutio). It is located in a moving and pleasant spot sheltered by hundred-years-old oaks.
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Abertia mountain (Legutio). The slopes of Albertia Mountain are mysterious landscapes full of beech trees that make up one of the most beautiful spots in the region.
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by Bike Cycling through amazing landscapes Imagine a bike ride enjoying the nature surrounded by trees, with mountain, lake and river views. ÂżWhat if we provided the picnic?
PICNIC ON WHEELS MTB Discover the secret corners of Gorbeia in an MTB and take your time to enjoy a picnic on wheels.
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Routes that we like GR AND GREEN PATH Among the hiking and biking routes that cross this area of Gorbeia you can choose the double stage of the GR38, the historic wine and fish commercial route that connects La Rioja Alavesa with ports in the Cantabrian coast or the Green trail that follows the old Basque Navarre railway.
The GR38 4th stage is one of the most demanding itineraries but at the same time the most attractive. It connects the Sanctuary of Estibaliz and Otxandio crossing Mendibil, Urbina and Legutio.
In its first section, this old railway route connects Vitoria with Bergara. Either by bike or on foot, this will allow you to go from the capital of Alava to Landa and its park in the shore of the reservoir
The are a total of 38 km and the There kilometres between Urbina and Legutio are shared with the Green path of the Basque Navarre railway.
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Picnic on wheels. What is better than biking across Gorbeia and resting in nature while you taste the best of the Basque Country (Idiazabal cheese, cold meats, fruits‌)
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Anboto. The Anboto lap is one of the amazing routes that Bicigune has to offer. It will allow the visitors enjoy one of the most symbolic mountains and you will get to know the legend of Mari.
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Wine and Fish route. The GR38 crosses Alava from south to north, through which the visitors will enjoy a mosaic of contrasting landscapes.
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The Park of Landa. It is located in the reservoir of Ullibarri-Gamboa, it is a beautiful place suitable for swimming and leisure. A completely green space where you can rest after completing the Green Trail.
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on Horse The beginning of beautiful friendship A different way to know Gorbeia is by completing a route on horseback. The There are many options available, for beginners or advanced riders. A different experience that will let you know this kind animal at the same time you get into idyllic landscapes. Feel like a real horseman and let this beautiful animals bring out the best of you.
FAMILIES child If you come with children, do not worry. There are many options for the little ones to enjoy these animals without taking any risk. The specialised companies will let you know about the different options. EXPE EXPERTS If you are an experienced rider and you don’t need a guide there is also a possibility to rent a horse and complete routes on your own.
Know more Get in touch with any of these companies so they can design a custom-made route for you. HÍPICA ERIBE Eribe Road 01138 Eribe. Zigoitia. (Alava) 630849567 (Tatiana) 653703285 (Benito) tatiana.eribe@gmail.com hipica-eribe.wix.com/hipicaeribe HÍPICA ZALDITXO GOPEGI Manurga Street 01138 Larrinoa. (Alava) 630 386 105 hipicagopegui@gmail.com HÍPICA ZELAIA Zelaia Street, 1 01196 Etxabarri Ibiña (Alava) 945 46 00 72
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by Water Reservoirs, rivers and waterfalls await.Get wet! WATER SPORTS
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The reservoirs have been adapted to offer many possibilities for leisure and free time activities whether at the shore or in the water.
Nervion River Route. From Bilbao to Orduña. On rainy months, the Nervion river forms an spectacular 270 water leap which can be observed from a viewpoint, El mirador del Nervión, built around the Orduña mountain pass.
r The reservoir of Albina is the perfect spot to go kayaking in calm waters. Many rowing, wind surfing, sailing and game fishing competitions take place at the Urrunaga reservoir. Game fishing is also practiced in Ullibarri-Gamboa. The depth of the waters allow for 12 meter sailing boats and water skiing practice. Kayak rentals are available at Vitoria and Aldaieta Yacht Clubs.
Undurraga Route. Depart ffrom the frontón of Zeanuri and go around the Undurraga dam to end up in the starting point. On this route we will walk by many caseríos (farmhouses) and bridges. The Green route of the
The G reservoir The route stretches along 47 km forming an eight shape. The three th main points of access are in the Garaio and Landa parks and in the urban centre of Ullibarri-Gamboa, where visitors can find information points providing general details of the Route.
Know more CLUB NAÚTICO VITORIA Barrio de Txoisa s/n 01520 Ullibarri Gamboa (Álava) 945 299 960 info@cnvitoria.com www.cnvitoria.com CLUB NAÚTICO ALDAYETA Carretera de Nanclares de Gamboa s/n, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz 945 29 99 02 info@clubnauticoaldayeta.com www.clubnauticoaldayeta.com INGURU ABENTURA San Juan 18 01208 - Albeniz-Asparrena (Álava) 635 748 948 info@inguruabentura.com www.inguruabentura.com ATXARMIN RURAL GUESTHOUSE Bº Atxarmin s/n 01510 - Elosu, Legutio. (Álava) 670 42 25 24 - 945 45 50 87 info@lagonesalaves.com www.lagonesalaves.com
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Drive towards the unknown Gorbeia can also be enjoyed driving. There are many routes to suit all tastes. CHARMING TOWNS Arakaldo> Orozko> Les flancs d’Itzina> Bikotzgane (19km) On this route you will be able to see palaces, museums, streets paved with cobblestones and bridges. You will be able to enjoy magnificent views and one of the most beautiful landmarks of the region: The Wall of Itzina.
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THE WATERFALL ROUTE
MAGICAL ROUTE
Oiardo > Goiuri > Izarra > Abezia
Dima > Artaun > Baltzola > Pº Dima > Zumeltza > Otxandio
This route will allow you to see not only the 100meter waterfall of Goiuri but also caseríos (farmhouses), churches and magnificent views of the Gorbeia peak, Orduña rocks and Cantabria mountain range from the chapel of Goikoama.
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How about a magical route that takes you to the most representative locations of the Basque Mythology? On this trip the visitor will be able to enjoy the chapel of La Piedad, the mysterious caves of Baltzola, the natural bridge of Los Gentiles and beautiful green landscape. Finally you will be able to rest at Zumeltza or visit the main square in Otxandio.
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Routes that we like ROUTES OF THE RESERVOIRS Zurbano > Ullibarri-Gamboa> Legutio > Ibarra > Azkoaga
LORDLY ARRATIA Igorre > Lemoa > Mandoia > Bedia > Galdakao
f Departing from the town of Zurbano we set out to the town of Ulibarri-Gamboa where there is a reservoir for recreation. We walk towards the town centre of Legutiano that reminds of the medieval towns to end up in the sur Aramaio valley surrounded by over 1000 meter-high-mountains.
This route will take you to know the lordliest side of Arratia through its tower houses. You can also see many architecturally interesting churches, palaces and caseríos (farmhouses)
ROUTE OF THE TOWER
HOUSES Gopegi > Zarate > Murgia> Markina You will be able to admire the architecture of the caseríos (farmhouses). Not to mention the Honey museum of La casa Oregi in Murgia and the wide panoramic view that Markina has to offer, also known as the Balcony of Zuia¨.
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The Itzina. It is a magnificent example of karstic formations. From the air, it looks like a rocky plateau that rises from its environment, creating a ridge with edges trying to protect the concave inside.
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The bridge of the Gentiles or “jentilzubi”. A natural Stone bridge. The Stone path that goes from Indusi to the caves of Baltzola run under this bridge.
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The Urrunaga reservoir. From Legutio we will be able to see this reservoir surrounded by a beautiful landscape of mountains, beech and oak tree forests, perfect for a walk.
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Goikolea or Goikoetxea tower (Gopegi). Late tower, it reminds of medieval manor towers with no defence purpose, built to enhance the ancestral houses.
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The Cross of Gorbeia
A symbol of the Basque
mountaineering.
It is the legendary cross of Gorbeia where it is inevitable to take a picture after walking up to the 1482 metre high peak that divides Bizkaia and Alava. It is a 17.23 meter high iron structure that resembles the Eiffel tower.
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Biotipe of Itzina
571 hectares of protected
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Impressive limestone landscape with many caves, chasms and underground rivers form by the erosion of strong winds and the rain. The main cave is called Superlegor, origin of many legends. It is accessible from Orozko or Artea BI-3513. Or
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Tower House and Palace In any of the towns of Gorbeia medieval history lovers will find remnants of the configuration of towns and neighbourhoods.
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The vital place for the Basque family and economy that is based in farming and cattle raising. You will be able to see how tools work and machinery used by the ancestors.
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Goiuri or Gujuli Waterfall
It is surrounded by a lush nature in which the mountain Anboto stands out. Go around the love meteorite (the stone in front of the church) seven times and you will find a partner.
Cave of Baltzola and Mairuelegorreta Inside they hide an authentic natural paradise with impressive rock formations divided into many passages with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Baltzola can be accessed from Dima and Mairuelegorreta Mairuelegor can be accessed from Zigoitia.
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Beautiful landscape
The streams of Jaundia and Basabe join their flow to Oiardo river that runs into this water leap that can be admired from a viewpoint near Goiuri (A68 Murgia exit)
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Rest in the sun or shade or splash in the water after a visit to its Nature Interpretation centre. It can be accessed through Barazar mountain port, Zeanuri.
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Imposing building
Based on a limestone rock, it is set at the top of Zuia valley. It was originally a Romanesque temple over which a gothic church was built with several attachments made until the 16th century and the civil building attached in the 20th century. centur From Murgia towards Bitoriano there is a road that takes us to the Sanctuary.
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UllibarriGamboa Reservoir A reference point for leisure and sport activities. It has a leisure zone in Landa, suitable for swimming and it is surrounded by a 47km trail.
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The sounds made by animals are most noticeable at night. Come and learn some interesting facts about the animals of Gorbeia at night.
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Golf between mountains The best place to enjoy your
passion for golf Enjoy a day playing golf in the heart of Basque mountains. The southern slope of Gorbeia has a sunnier climate and a more romantic landscape among hills and lakes with the spectacular Gorbeia Mountain in the background.
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Practicing Yoga and Qi-Gong outdoors is a great way to be at one with Mother Nature. Practice it at the top of a hill with spectacular views of the valley or deep in the forest, near a stream‌ Go deep into one of the most peaceful places in the Basque Country and put an end to stress. Your body and mind will be thankful.
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Create something out of the materials that nature provides. Craftwork has been and still is a way of live for many people, especially in the rural community. Get to know artisan occupations through professionals who love their jobs.
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Surroundings of Gorbeia Gorbeia is in the heart of the Basque Country close to Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz. We suggest you visit these cities that will sure surprise you pleasantly
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G-astronomy The flavours of Basque cuisine in an
astronomical session Gastronomy and the stars melt to offer you a memory that you will take with you.
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Baias. Gorbeia Beer Born in the deepest part of the Nature
Park of Gorbeia Explore, live and discover the natural flavours of the beer. Teaching and sensorial experience with a native flavour.
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vegetables, marmalades‌ In our land we take good care of raw materials and you will be able to find high quality products that have been granted the seal Eusko Label.
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you all the way Walk through forests, reservoirs and mountains while you enjoy the local exquisite gastronomy.
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Basque Pottery Museum It is located in the Ollerias neighbourhood in the town of Elosu, in a beautiful rural setting. You will be able to see the potter’s wheel at work as well as the only oven in Euskadi that has been declared cultural heritage.
The Honey Museum It is located in the Oregi House in the centre of Murgia. As we enter this fabulous world of bee-keeping culture we are able to see where and how honey is produced in the area in and around Gorbeia.
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Irubidaur Ethnographic Museum It hosts a variety of objects representative of the traditional and historic lifestyle of our ancestors. It is located in a beautiful traditional building in Izarra that is also a hotel and a restaurant.
Orozko Ethnographic Museum You will be able to know the Historical Heritage of Orozko Valley, its traditional way of life and the settlers of the high lands of Gorbeia. The museum offers a fun and educational visit.
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Mountain walk in Ubide followed by cider season opening where you will be able to taste some homemade broth, chorizo, cheese… (April). Mills walk Zeanuri. First Sunday of May. An 18km long walk that runs along the mills. There is a shorter walk for kids (10km). ww www.ipizki.com The big two, the big three and Uren jaitsiera
walk. Otxandio, junio. The big two takes place once every two years and 15 days before the walk called The three big (Gorbeia, Anboto and Aizkorri). It starts in Otxandio and goes up Gorbeia and Anboto mountains. On the years this walk is not celebrated another walk ‘Uren jaitsiera’ takes place. Urkabustaiz Duathlon This mountain duathlon takes place on the first Saturday of July in Izarra. Zuia lap, Murgia (Zuia) First Saturday of July. Atzabal Mendi taldea organizes this walk to promote the love for mountaineering and to spread places and itineraries in the mountains of our valley.
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Gorbeia Suzien (October) It is a 29 km race with a 2000m incline that departs from Zeanuri and ends in Zeanuri. It runs through different peaks, Gorbeia mountain top (1482m) among them. There is also the possibility of a walk and there is even a walk for children. Chapels walk
Chapels walk (Zeanuri) First or second Saturday of September. A mountain walk organized by the Joko Alai Group. It allows the participant to get to know the religious heritage of Zeanuri. There are three circuits: Long 35 km, medium 23km and short 13km. MBT Urkabustaiz (Izarra) Septembe Second Sunday of September. Aitor Arana Mountain circuit (Aramaio) Popular mountain walk that takes place on the last Saturday of September. MBT Legutio
Popular mountain bike ride that takes place on the second Saturday of October. Orozko Harana Itxinape Mountain Group (itxinape.com) organizes this walk. It offers three different circuits (long, medium, short) and it takes place on the first Sunday of October.
Transhumance of Sheep Ipizki Group offers you the possibility to accompany Enrique Etxebarria and his flock of sheep migrate from the farmhouse to the fields of Arraba in Gorbeia. Zeanuri, First Sunday of July.
Ascend to the Gorbeia Cross It is a tradition to climb to the Gorbeia Cross on San Ignacio on July 31st but also on Christmas day when people climb to the Cross to bid farewell to the year or to welcome the new year.
Day of the chestnut A trip to the mountain to visit the ‘kirikiñausiek’, unique constructions that were used to store chestnuts to keep them safe from animals. Orozko, last day of October.
Fairs and Romerias Horse Fair of Zigoitia in Ondategi. It is celebrated on the last Sunday of June.
Urkabustaiz Fair in Izarra. On the last Sunday of October.
San Isidro. Festivity of Zeanuri in May. Agriculture, livestock and craftwork exhibition fair.
Santa Lucia Fair, in Otxandio and Orozko, in December.
Day of the products of Orozko in June. Farming and Livestock fair of Zuia in Murgia. On the first Sunday of October.
MerkArtea. Exhibition, sale and tasting of food and Basque pottery in Artea on the third Saturday of September.
p Market of handcrafted products in Ibarra de Aramaio on the last Saturday of October.
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e In the shade of a tree, near the shore of a stream, on a comfortable meadow… The peace and quiet of our lands offers the best of the atmosphere to enjoy a nap in Gorbeia and we want you to try it. Reenergize after a walk and good lunch. Sweet dreams. Some places we recommend you: ·Zumeltza (Dima) ·Embalse de Albina (Legutio) ·Jugatxi (Zuia) ·Zollo-Elejalde ·Saldropo (Zeanuri) ·Canteras de Murua (Zigoitia)
Re-discover dream places to feel the warmth of the thermal waters, saunas, Turkish bath and jacuzzis…while you enjoy the green views surrounded by small medieval towns. t A large selection of treatments and massages to recharge your batteries. You will go back completely renewed. Winetherapy, anti-stress treatment, relaxing…We will give you back everything that daily routine has taken ffrom you.
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Learn about the properties and Lea usage of the different natural agents in order to maintain and restore your health through a walk in the fields followed by a workshop.
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Gorbeia is the largest nature park in the Basque Country. It has a wide variety of flowers and plants and thanks to this, traditional medicine is very popular in our valleys.
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e Be seduced by an experience full of emotions for the entire family. Get closer to a falcon, horses, sheepdogs and many other animals – the stars of an amazing training session. Respect and animal instinct. Mu Murgia Border Collie. 607 83 23 30 paramurguia@yahoo.es
Knowing Gorbeia implies enjoying its legends, its art, gastronomy, the rural surroundings and tradition. It is the only way to understand why this protected place has been preserved in such good conditions. All this is shown in the cent centres for interpretation known as ‘Parketxea’. In the square squa of Areatza, in the heart of Arratia valley, the visitor will find the centre for interpretation of the Nature Park of Gorbeia for Bizkaia. The centre for Alava can be found in Sarria where the visitor can also find a space conditioned with tables, benches and games ideal for families.
Whether for family leisure, sports or just to rest there is nothing better than one of these recreation areas: Izarra: Ostuno Park. It is equipped with a football field, tennis court and swings. Gopegi: Recreation zone in Rec Bengolarra. It has the same facilities as Ostuno as well as a fronton, swimming pools and a bar. Zuia: Chapel of Jugatxi. Aramaio: Mariseka, Andramari. Artea: Santa Mañe, Santiago, Bikotzgane. Lemoa: Lemoatxa, San Antolín. Orozko: Belaustegi, Agarre, Urigoiti, Ibarra, Katadio, Santa marina, Altzagorta et Elezkin. Otxandio: Presazelaia. Ubide: Olalde.
Enjoy the reservoirs of Gorbeia properly prepared for family leisure.
Zeanuri: San Justo.
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e There is no better way to enjoy your friends and nature other than spending the night at one of the accommodations Gorbeia offers.
A new way to practice sports and tourism, all in one. Enjoy the landscapes, the towns of the region and the local cuisine combined with the love for cycling.
Some of those little oasis and charming houses can be rented to enjoy the best of companies in an exceptional environment. Zip-line, rock climbing, rappel, archery, orientation or slackline. Choose two of these sports and create you adventure package that you will be able to practice at the Sanctuary of Oro, one of the treasures of the park .
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Magic spaces that surprise the visitors making their imagination fly. Caves with hidden treasures, legends that will give you the chills and natural landscapes. If you want to discover everything and get to remote areas book your guided tour. In addition to the tours mentioned you can also plan your own tour and choose the places you would like to visit. Empresa Ttipia
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There is enough adrenaline for Adventurers
e You will learn about the history and the myth of the Caves of Mairuelegorreta. Get ready to live one of the most adventurous experiences in Gorbeia: speleology.
e The crags in Oro are a quiet place near Murgia with amazing views of Alava. Here, by the sanctuary of Oro, you will find incredible rock formations to practice climbing.
e In Hontzaextrem facilities you can practice 3 different activities: THE ADVENTURE PARK ON TREES, which include ability, adventure and skill games (net bridges, zip-lines, liana, oscillating trunks, net bridges...)
The sur surrounding of the caves of Baltzola is also one of the best places in the Basque Country to practice caving.
ARCHERY: where you can ARCHE show your aim and skills with this century-old weapon TREE CLIMBING: a new way to climb trees safely. Spend the night in one of our best accommodations: a tree house. Come into contact with nature and enjoy the sense of freedom.
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Museums BASQUE POTTERY MUSEUM Bº Ollerías, 9 - 01510 Elosu (Álava) 945 455 145 www.euskalzeramika.com HONEY MUSEUM Casa Oregi, 01130 Murgia (Álava) 945 430 167 | 945 430 440 OROZKO MUSEUM Plaza Zubiaur, 48410 Orozko (Bizkaia) 946 399 823 museoaorozko@bizkaia.org www.orozkoudala.com
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OROZKO ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM Las Escuelas, 2 - 01440 Izarra (Álava) 609 494 301 casadonalola@gmail.com ECOMUSEUM OF THE BASQUE FARMHOUSE
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Herriko Plaza, 48142 Artea (Bizkaia) 946 317 086 ecomuseotabernahermo@gmail.com www.euskalbaserria.com
Telephone directory that can be useful CUADRILLA DE ZUIA 945 430 167 Pz. del Ayuntamiento nº1, 2º Izda. 01130 Murgia (Álava) www.cuadrillazuia.com ADR GORBEIALDE 946 315 525 Askatasun Kalea, 10, 1ª planta. 48143 Areatza (Bizkaia) www.gorbeialdea.com gorbeialde@gorbeialdea.com
TOURIST OFFICES - Tourist Office of Cuadrilla de Zuia (Murgia) 945 430 440 oficinadeturismo@cuadrillazuia.com - Tourist Office of Gorbeialde (Orozko) 946 122 695 turismo@gorbeialdea.com INTERESTING LINKS Álava Tourism: www.alavaturismo.com Bizkaia Tourism: www.mybilbaobizkaia.com Basque Country Tourism: www.turismo.euskadi.net
Interpretation Centers
Activity Companies
INTERPRETATION CENTER OF GORBEIA NATURAL PARK (BIZKAIA) Gudarien Plaza s/n, AREATZA 946 739 279 www.bizkaia.net parques.naturales.protegidos@bizkaia
ZUIA GOLF CLUB (Altube) 945 430 922
INTERPRETATION CENTER INTERPRE OF GORBEIA NATURAL PARK (ÁLAVA) Camino de Lekanda s/n, SARRIA 945 430 709 parquegorbeia@parques.alava.net INTERPRETATION CENTER OF URKIOLA NATURAL PARK (BIZKAIA) TOKI ALAI Barrio de Urkiola, ABADIÑO 946 814 155 espacios.naturales.protegidos@bizkaia.net HISTORY INTERPRETACIÓN CENTER OF UGAO-MIRABALLES (ÁLAVA) Palacio Jane. Calle Udiarraga, 38. 946 480 704 www.ugao-miraballes-museoa.org
LARRABEA GOLF CLUB
(Legutio) 945 465 482 VITORIA NAUTICAL CLUB (Ullibarri-Gamboa) 945 299 960 ALDAYETA NAUTICAL CLUB (Nanclares de Gamboa) 673 506 414 (Nancla ETXABARRI IBIÑA EQUESTRIAN CLUB
(Etxabarri Ibiña) 945 460 072 ERIBE EQUESTRIAN CLUB (Gopegi) 945 464 215 ZALDITXO EQUESTRIAN CLUB (Larrinoa) 630 386 105 HONTZA EXTREM (Otxandio-Oleta) 633 468 947 INGURU ABENTURA (Albeniz-Asparrena) INGURU ABENTURA
635 748 948 - 635 748 947 BICIGUNE (Otxandio) 646 693 667 TTIPIA (Vitoria-Gasteiz) 645 844 087-945 24 38 28 DOBRA AVENTURA (Artziniega) 655 702 889 MURGIA BORDER COLLIE (Bitoriano) 607 832 330 ATXARMIN RURAL GUEST HOUSE (Elosu, Legutio) 670 422 524 - 945 455 087 27
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Sleep here! ARAMAIO Farmhouses Etxebarri (Oleta) 945 450 123 Muru (Gantzaga) 945 445 365 Uxarte (Untzilla) 945 445 146
UBIDE Hostels Olalde 902 540 999 Rural Guesthouse Urbide 945 450 300
ARAKALDO Er Errekagain Hotel (Arakaldo) 946 727 975
URKABUSTAIZ Hotel Doña Lola (Izarra) 945 437 001 Rural Guesthouse Ugarzabal (Gujuli) 945 437 270 - 690 844 773 Santorkari (Izarra) 616 863 796
AREATZA Areatza Spa & Hotel (Areatza) 946 572 705 ARTEA Rural Guesthouses Madariaga 946 317 166 Hostel Herriko Benta 946 317 256 GALDAKAO Rural Guesthouses Erdikoetxea 944 573 285 Hotel Iraragorri Hotel 944 363 601 Hostel Hospedaje Galdakao 944 563 892 LEGUTIO Hotel Haritz Ondo (Elosu) 945 455 270 Farmhouse Atxarmin (Elosu) 945 455 087 Rural Guesthouses Bentazar (Elosu) 945 455 888 Urkiolaenea (Legutio) 945 145 336 OROZKO Farmhouse Garai 946 330 506 Rural Guesthouses Etxegorri 636 967 066 Patxikoren etxea 679 882 686 Patxiko OTXANDIO Farmhouse Kerizara 945 461 412 Etxebarri 945 450 126
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ZIGOITIA Farmhouses Guikuri (Murua) 945 464 084 - 615 782 323 Behitegi (Etxabarri Ibiña) 653 707 779 Rural Guesthouses Izpiliku (Acosta) 945 464 154 - 607 448 393 Quopiki (Gopegi) 685 719 191 ZUIA Hotels Casa del Patrón (Murgia) (Mu 945 462 528 Nagusi (Murgia) 945 430 333 Altube (Altube) 945 430 173 Farmhouse Gorbea Bide (Sarria) 945 430 046 Rural apartment Casa Lafuente (Lukiano) 945 462 460 - 679 080 440 Hostel Goikuria (Sarría) 944 029 099 ZEANURI Farmhouse Amalau 946 317 179 Rural Guesthouse Altzuste 946 739 170 Eleizondo 946 739 570 Ellauri Baserria 946 317 888 Hotels Ellauri 946 317 888 Etxegana 946 338 448 Hostels
Barazar 946 739 564 Special Cabañas en los Árboles 625 411 409
Places you might need HEALTH CENTERS
PHARMACIES
Arakaldo (Arrankudiaga) 946 333 044 Aramaio 945 445 340 Arantzazu - 946 737 100 Areatza - 946 317 152 Arratzua-Ubarrundia 945 299 519 Artea 946 739 211 Bedia 946 313 413 Galdakao Hospital 944 007 000 Ambulatory Galdakao 946 007 400 Legutio 945 455 017 Lemoa 946 313 116 Orozko 946 339 611 Otxandio 945 461 427 Ugao-Miraballes 946 480 185 Urkabustaiz 945 437 029 Usansolo (Galdakao) 944 363 700 Zeanuri 946 739 149 Zigoitia 945 464 043 Zuia 945 430 030
Ibarra de Aramaio 945 445 003 Areatza 946 739 322 Artea 946 317 311 Etxabarri Ibiña 945 460 825 Izarra 945 437 174 Legutio 945 455 189 Murgia 945 430 236 Orozko 946 610 076 Otxandio 945 450 027 Zeanuri 946 739 395
TOWN HALLS Arakaldo 946 721 353 Aramaio 945 445 016 Arantzazu 946 315 689 Areatza 946 739 010 Arratzua-Ubarrundia 945 299 516 Artea 946 739 205 Bedia 946 314 200 Galdakao 944 010 580 Legutio 945 455 010 Lemoa 946 313 459 Orozko 946 339 633 Otxandio 945 450 020 Ubide 945 450 322 Ugao-Miraballes 946 480 711 Urkabustaiz 945 437 080 Zeanuri 946 739 146 Zigoitia 945 464 041 Zuia 945 430 005
Galdakao: Doistua Diego C.B. 944 560 138 Fe Alicia Atrio Fernández 944 570 658 Herminia Sánchez López 944 560 583 Hernández García C.B 944 561 498 J. Manuel Mtz. Carrasco 944 404 773 Mª Carmen García 944 561 662 Maitena Perez Gabiola 944 564 904 Mª Begoña Campo Zuluaga 944 560 642 Martinez de la Hidalga 944 560 390 Fdz. Corta Farmacia 944 572 055
SPORTS CENTERS Aramaio 945 445 335 Arratzua-Ubarrundia 945 299 023 Igorre 946 315 591 Legutio 945 455 389 Lemoa 946 312 126 Urkabustaiz 945 437 063 Unkina (Galdakao) 944 567 973 Urreta (Galdakao) 944 570 926 Ugao-Miraballes 946 480 621 Zigoitia 945 464 062 Zuia 945 430 157
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