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26 This card offers savings and convenience during your stay in Bilbao Bizkaia, applying to public transport and tickets to museums, shows, restaurants, shops, and other leisure spaces. Ask for it at any tourist office or at: www.bilbaobizkaiacard.com

Issue: February 2020. First edition Publisher: Bilbao Bizkaia be Basque Production: Bell Comunicación Tourism brochure photos: Bilbao Tourism archives, Bizkaia Tourism, Basquetour, Hazi, Bell, Gonzalo Azumendi, Pedro Muñoz, Quintas Photography, Gemma Arrugaeta, Mitxi, Martín Photography, Asier Bastida, Bilbao Basket, CC by3.0-ES 2012/EJ-GV/Irekia-Basque Country Regional Government/Mikel Arrazola, ABAO-OLBE © E. Moreno Esquibel, CC Amélie Nollet, CC Zawp, CC Hacería, CC Infameless and others.

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Addresses, telephone numbers, links... find everything you need

Urdaibai Santa Catalina Lighthouse Flysch of Uribe Pozalagua Cave Gorbeia Natural Park and Salto del Nervión Waterfall Urkiola Natural Park

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he transformation process experienced by Bilbao Bizkaia is clearly visible as you wander around the city and the green spaces surrounding it. You can enjoy avant-garde architecture which happily lives alongside a deeply-rooted identity that is evident in the area’s heritage, culture and cuisine.

A consequence of this coexistence is the commerce now available, ranging from traditional shops selling local products to stores displaying the latest trends in their windows. They are all establishments that will make your shopping experience truly unique.

This leaflet aims to offer a sample of all of this. An invitation to enjoy the tourist attractions the area has to offer and to take the opportunity to have a look around the interesting stores you’ll find along the way.

In Bilbao Bizkaia you can purchase all the products that make this place so unique, and we are keen for you to take a little of our way of being with you.

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ementos and souvenirs from Bilbao Bizkaia, products that every time you see them will instantly take you back to the moment when you enjoyed that unique experience in Bilbao Bizkaia.

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e recommend you discover the essence of some of the most important products from this region, see first-hand how what you are about to buy is prepared.

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ou might be surprised to discover that we have our very own unique sweets in Bilbao Bizkaia. What are you waiting for?

Succumb to the temptation.

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asque cuisine at your fingertips. You can purchase top quality products to take home with you as well as delicious dishes to try during your stay.

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ilbao not only captures the essence of the avant-garde and modernity in its architecture. You can find products along these lines, visiting Basque designer shops, in many cases of international renown.

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lea markets, vintage, designer…. All multicultural, vivid atmospheres. An experience sought after by many that has become quite trendy, always with a great atmosphere. Come check out one of the markets, you’re sure to find a treasure.

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hat we would call “shops that have been here forever”. Shops that have preserved features from yesteryear, and have not changed their appearance or savoir-faire over time.

andicrafts brought into modern times.

Works of art in the shape of furniture, jewellery, notebooks, sculptures, etc., all with a Basque essence and the know-how to create the product with a contemporary touch.

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he institutions of Bilbao Bizkaia have decided to make it easier for visitors to get about by offering discounts on urban and intercity transport with the Bilbao Bizkaia Card.

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All you have to do is remember to buy one at any Bilbao Tourist office or book one before your trip. www.bilbaobizkaiacard.com/reservas/

A GOOD IDEA Discounts on urban and intercity transport, discounts at a number of shops.

But, wait! There is more; this card will be your passport to buying tickets, going to museums and exhibitions and participating certain tourist activities, in many cases saving you from standing in the queue. Of course, it also offers benefits at certain restaurants.

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Using the Bilbao Bizkaia Card is the smartest way to get around Bilbao and the rest of the region in order to discover all its tourist attractions.

The card offers users major savings on unlimited use of public transport.

In addition, thanks to the offers from our partners, you’ll also have access to exclusive deals.

The Bilbao Bizkaia Card provides access to the following means of transport: Rail: Metro, Tram, Euskotren on journeys within Biscay Buses: Intercity (Bizkaibus), Bilbao urban lines (Bilbobus) Cable: Artxanda cable car, Reineta cable car.

It is also a passport to shopping with discounts and special offers.

It offers discounts on museums, guided tours, restaurants, shops and tourist activities, and saves you from standing in queues to get into the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum or the Fine Arts Museum.

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Make sure you get one and make the most of your visit.

The shops appearing in this leaflet accept BBCARDs

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If anything truly characterises Bilbao Bizkaia today, it is a culture in which identity and traditions combine with absolute modernity. In line with this, we thought it would be a good idea to prepare what we like to call the “Shopping concept”.

At souvenir shops, museum shops and the shops in certain tourist offices, you will find products that represent the heart and soul of the Basque Country, ranging from traditional costumes and handicrafts to creations produced by contemporary designers.

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t may seem obvious that buying mementos from souvenir shops is a most traditional shopping experience while travelling. But when you visit any of these types of shops, you will see that here we want to make sure that what we offer is representative of our identity and has a very personal ­essence.

For example, in these shops you’ll find ­txikito glasses (used to “­txikitear” or drink small glasses of young wines at any bar) and miniature reproductions of the equipment used in Basque sports, such as harrijasotzailes, aizkolaris and Basque pelota.

Rice cake The seafaring essence of our region is evident in the “arrantzale” ­clothing, or the meticulous reproductions of the fishing boats you can see along the Basque coast.

For lovers of the contemporary, a good idea is to bring home a book about architecture or reproductions of works of art you may find, as well as any of the other incredibly original items you’ll found in museum shops.

In some tourist offices you can purchase traditional items from this region such as folk pottery or reproductions of the ­Bilbao pavement tile in any form: from chocolates to silk scarves.

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Walking though the Athletic Club of Bilbao museum or its official stores is an extremely exciting experience. Take home a memento of this emblematic club, founded in the 19th century, such as a piece of pitch or a model of San Mamés, a football, a stuffed lion...

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If you are still on the coast, pay a visit to Bermeo, home to a leading fish canning industry with products such as bonito tuna and anchovies.

The fodder from the inland mountains, the staple diet of the latxas sheep, is partly responsible for the excellent quality of Idiazabal and Carranzana cheese.

Idiazabal Cheese Anchovies

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FLAVOURS in their place of origin There is no better way to discover the essence of a country or region than by taking a look at its markets, its most characteristic products and the way in which they are prepared. That is why you should not miss a visit to the agricultural and livestock fairs or the local markets, some of which have been in existence for over 100 years.

You can see locals’ enthusiasm for always offering the best to those who know how to choose.

Would you like to see how all these delicacies get from the farms of Biscay and the Cantabrian Sea to the shop or the market and how they are prepared?

Do you want to know what you absolutely must try? Carry on reading….

Gernika Market

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hen you visit one of the locations where “Game of Thrones” was filmed, the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage, take the opportunity to discover some of the txakolí wineries along the coast of Uribe, Urdabai or inland in both of these areas, all of which are of top quality and can be toured with experts.

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If you prefer craft beer, still in the area of Uribe or in Encartaciones or Bilbao, you can watch it being made and try different varieties.

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Gorka Izagirre Winery (Larrabetzu)

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As you wander around the markets we have recommended, and through many grocery stores, you will be able to buy these products that are part of the Basque identity and the basis of the excellent cuisine prepared here, as well as many more. These include honey, cold meats, piperrak (chilli peppers) and fruit and vegetables, many of which bear the Quality Label.

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n recognition of those who strive to create new trends and define the identity of the region where they live, we would like to highlight some of the stores and shopping centres at the forefront in Bilbao Bizkaia.

Just stroll around Bilbao through Abando, Indautxu, Gran Vía and the Old Quarter or through some of the villages of Biscay to see authentic design in fabrics, clothing and accessories.

Matía Jeweller's

You can find jewellers that utilize Basque symbols and images such as Eguzkilores (sunflowers) and lauburus (Basque crosses), as well as jewellers who design exclusive pieces.

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In an ever-elegant city like Bilbao you can find fashion designers that are a symbol of creativity and who, in many cases, manage their own brands.

Lauburu Zergatik

When you stroll around Bilbao, you will see that it is a city open to the world where new trends in architecture and design reflect contemporary inclinations.

And all this leads to a very trendy lifestyle seen at festivals, in music and a way of life that is reflected in the creation of fashion, accessories and art.

But it goes even further. The restoration experienced by the city and the province since the opening of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is reflected in the shops with avant-garde architecture and décor, which are worthy of a visit and, of course, a purchase.

ART DISTRICT

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A district that is home to some of the most important art galleries in the world: the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Itsasmuseum Bilbao, Azkuna Zentroa, the Contemporary Photography Centre, the Sala Rekalde, Bilbao Arte, Athletic Club Museum, etc.

Avant-garde art and culture is expressed in and around the Art District. Wander through it, you are bound to find the style that comes closest to your taste in art.

Galería Michel Mejuto

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andering around the Old Quarter of Bilbao, or the Historic Centres of the different towns of Biscay, will give you an opportunity to discover them.

SHOPS THAT HAVE BEEN HERE FOREVER

In Bilbao, if it's cuisine you're looking for, try López Oleaga or La Casa del Bacalao. Not to mention patisseries (pastelerías) such as Zuricalday, New York or Nevada.

For chemists, in Bilbao visit Cebreiro, also known as the Little Pharmacy Museum.

Nevada Patisserie

Travelling around the city and the province, you can discover other authentic shops where you can buy truly Basque products such as those available at Hadalondi, the espadrilles and sandals at Bizkarguenaga and the umbrellas at Leoz.

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When you enter one of these shops, you will inevitably be surrounded by smells, colours and memories from the past, now present, causing you to feel the true essence of this place.

Also typical from here are the 'equipment' for fronton games such as balls or baskets as well as musical instruments such as the dulzaina, alboka and txistu.

Shelves filled with canned goods, cold meats hanging down, loose pulses or salted cod, chemists with their ceramic containers, hat and espadrille shops... images that are the setting for the people who kindly welcome you and who, in many cases, bear the tradition of the business in their surnames.

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Los jaboneros

Museito Colón Chemist

Of course, many other sectors have offerings such as basket shops, hardware stores, lighting shops, wine boutiques and food shops, haberdasheries, perfume shops, fabric stores, etc.

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Culture on paper and from fair to fair

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Bookshops that have been around forever are a treasure to be enjoyed year-round.

However, there are also many book fairs throughout Biscay: Mungia and Bermeo in March, in Barakaldo in April and in Santurtzi, Ermua and Bilbao in May. There is the antique book fair in October on the Arenal in Bilabo and the Basque book fairs in December in Galdakao and the renowned Durangoko Azoka.

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If you have a sweet tooth or think pastries make the perfect souvenir, you are in luck. Bilbao Bizkaia in general offer a splendid selection.

Different and special desserts and sweets that are traditional in many cases and exceptional in the majority.

What's more, many of them come with delightful stories making them even more mysterious and appetising. For example, did you know that the famous Rice Cake is called a rice cake because the recipe that came with the Basque sailors called for rice flour? Today, Bizkarra pastry-makers have recovered the original recipe and are once again making them with rice flour.

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If you visit Gernika-Lumo do not forget to buy some ori-baltzak, pieces of cake either dipped in white chocolate, which takes on a yellow colour (hori), or dark chocolate (beltza).

nother delightful story is that of the carolina. This meringue spiral dipped in chocolate and egg, which takes its name from the daughter of the pastry-maker who invented it for the child's birthday, is now a symbol of Bilbao.

Other well-known symbols of Bilbao's pastry industry include ­ Russians, Jesuits and Cristinas and the celebrated bollos de mantequilla (butter buns).

Gâteau Basque

All over Biscay you will find Gâteau Basque, another classic.

“Carolina” pastry

Bollo de mantequilla (Butter bun)

Other classics include marshmallow hard candies, which are great for throat aches. They even still have the name of the granddaughter of the founder, Santiago Ollarbide, on their wrapping. That is why they are popularly referred to as santiaguitos.

Chocolate truffles, tarta de Begoña and tarta Gernika are also delicious desserts to try.

Ori-Baltzak

Rice cake

Carolina

Anise doughnuts in Amorebieta, artopilas in Durango and Elorrio, shortbread in Karrantza... Each village and district of Biscay has delicacies that you can't find anywhere else in the world. You’ll want to try them all!

At Christmastime, don't forget to visit one of the traditional nougat shops to try sokonusko, a chocolate nougat typical of Biscay.

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Monastery sweets We’ve always said that the people who dedicate their lives to god make divine-tasting sweets. That is why you shouldn't forget to try the cakes from the Santa Ana monastery in Elorrio or the mostachones or fruit bonbons from the historic Zenarruza monastery in Ziortza-Bolibar.

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Numerous cheeses, with designation of origin Idiazabal, have won prizes at many international competitions.

he quality of canned seafood and fish from the Biscay coast is well-known.

Towns such as Ondarroa and Bermeo, among others, are the names found on many of the tins and cans of bonito tuna and anchovies that make their way to our dining tables.

You can witness the artisan preparation of these products if you visit any of the factories in these areas.

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Don't forget to try mamia (sheep's milk curd) with eztia (honey) from Gorbea.

Beans from Gernika

From the garden, there are pulses and the acclaimed piperrak (chilli peppers), fresh peppers and beans from Gernika and red onions from Zalla.

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GOOD TASTE

Anchovies

Cod, king of the dining table in Biscay (pil-pil, ajoarriero, a la vizcaína, club ranero, etc.), can be found in the typical bacaladas (salted cod preparation) in salt, canned or prepared and packed ready to take away.

A region where gastronomy is a religion is required to have an extensive range of stores dedicated to gourmet products.

They are temples full of products, many of which found or made locally, including canned products, cheeses, txakolís and ciders with designation of origin.

López Oleaga

Idiazabal Cheese

And to wash it down, an excellent wine from the nearby Basque region Rioja Alavesa, craft beer made here, txakolí from Biscay or a cold sagardoa (cider) .

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Labelled Under the Eusko Label “Superior quality food”, you will find many products that are certified for their origin and quality, including beef, lamb, bonito del norte tuna, honey, farm eggs, tomatoes and lettuce, beans, natural cider, txerri (pork) and even olive oil.

You’re guaranteed to enjoy them.

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nother great activity in Bilbao is visiting its delightful markets such as:

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RIGHT ONand THEsecond-hand STREET Search and rummage through items to find that unique and unexpected piece.

There is a great love of open-air markets and second-hand shops here, providing you the opportunity to have a great time in a diverse environment while searching for that surprise. In Bilbao there is a market in the Plaza Nueva, a classic where stamp collectors, numismatists, pet sellers and second-hand gem, book, music, and comic book sellers gather every Sunday morning. You can take a look around and enjoy a delicious txakoli and a pintxo or twoPlaza while Nueva you’re at it.

Mercadillo del 2 de Mayo, on the first Saturday of the month on this street in the revived neighbourhood of Old Bilbao, you’ll find vintage clothing, handicrafts, antiques and more.

Flower market. Full of scent and colour. Every Sunday on Bilbao's Arenal.

Gure Lurreko Merkatua, launched by the City Council of Bilbao, Bizkaiamendi and Slow Food Biscay with participation from farmers from Biscay. You can purchase delicious in-season products here every Saturday.

Plaza Nueva

Mercadillo de Bolueta, Sunday mornings give you the opportunity to find second-hand items and clothing that is no longer used, but is still in good shape.

Beans from Gernika Open Your Ganbara, in the old Artiach biscuit factory. A kind of flea market that takes place every Sunday.

Plaza Nueva. Every Sunday under the arches of the Plaza Nueva, coins and stamps are exchanged and antiques and antique books are sold.

Christmas Market. During Advent, you can purchase Christmassy products and handicrafts while listening to Christmas carols.

Zawp (Zorrotzaurre Art Work in Progress). Also on Sundays. This market combines the avant-garde with leisure and shows.

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! The trendiest in town Markets aren't only great places to find second-hand items and antiques, they are also a source of inspiration for artists and designers able to give new life to discarded goods, because all things vintage are in fashion.

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izkaia Eskutik is an opportunity to take home a piece of Basque culture and tradition.

New space located in the atrium of the Azkuna Zentroa, whose aim is to promote the work of Basque design professionals and companies and create connections with society. Part showroom, part shop, and part event and workshop space, here you’ll find lots of Bizkaia Eskutik products.

From the txalaparta to Cantabrian whales. From flysh to latxa wool.

From rain to cheese. From iron to lime trees in bloom. From fishing nets to cowbells. Objects that are each a small part of our history and invite you to take an exciting journey to the world of the past, though not to stay.

Plaza de Arriquibar, 4. Bilbao Open year-round.

Hours: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Thanks to its innovative format, based on collaboration between handicraft and design professionals, Bizkaia Eskutik does not limit itself to contemporary interpretations of well-known objects, it rather it opens the door to the future. A future in which experiences, feelings, excitement, and surprise are essential parts of the journey.

That is Bizkaia eskutik! A unique way to learn about the cultural identity of the area, pique interests, and create bonds and emotions that will allow you to return time and again to Bizkaia by simply seeing, touching, or wearing an item.

This is a unique way to use contemporary handicrafts with their own style and background to learn about the cultural identity of the area, pique interests, and create bonds and emotions that will allow you to return time and again to Biscay by simply seeing, touching, or wearing an item

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Espacio Aerre A small space on the banks of the Bilbao estuary, in front of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which has become a museum of reference for design, art, and illustration lovers. It also has a shop with its own unique design products as well as products made by local designers, including some Bizkaia Eskutik developers, who also periodically schedule exhibits and workshops related to graphic design and artisan publishing.

Avenida Universidades, 2. Bilbao Hours: M-F 10:00 am -2:00 pm; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm S 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

www.facebook.com/EspacioAerre/

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However, it’s much better if you also enjoy the environment, the landscape and the cuisine of the destination.

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Immerse yourself in nature, feel the sea breeze or the sun on the beach, enjoy one of the best cuisines on the planet and experience history through our rich heritage.

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A POINT OF REFERENCE

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Guggenheim Bilbao Museum

Recognised all over the world, looking like a ship sailing through the city along the estuary, a shiny hull made of titanium and full of avant-garde art, it steals the limelight that was once reserved for Bilbao’s industrial area. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of Frank Gehry's masterpieces, an architect known for his daring and easily recognisable designs.

If you’d like to follow a cultural route focused on art, you can visit the Museum of Fine Arts, a classic building with contemporary flourishes that is home to an excellent collection of Basque and international art. This is an art tour including top quality design stores and galleries.

FINE ARTS MUSEUM Museo Plaza, 2 - BILBAO www.museobilbao.com 944 39 60 60 GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM BILBAO Abandoibarra Etorb., 2 - BILBAO www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus 944 03 91 37 RECUERDA BILBAO C/ Iparraguirre, 1 - BILBAO www.recuerdabilbao.com 656 70 97 02 Alameda Mazarredo, 65 - BILBAO www.recuerdabilbao.com 656 70 97 02 IRRINTZI BI Iparraguirre 1 - BILBAO 944 246 311

basque design GALERÍA MICHEL MEJUTO Art Gallery Juan Ajuriaguerra, 18 - BILBAO www.michelmejuto.com 944 23 69 98 GALERÍA JUAN MANUEL LUMBRERAS EXHIBITION GALLERY Henao, 3 - BILBAO www.galerialumbreras.com 944 24 45 45 GALERÍA VANGUARDIA Alameda de Mazarredo, 19 -BILBAO www.galeriavanguardia.com 944 237 691

sweets from biscay BIZKARRA Patisserie and bakery Henao, 27 - BILBAO www.bizkarra.com 944 23 79 85 DASTAKETA PATISSERIE Alameda Rekalde, 20 - BILBAO www.pasteleriadastaketa.com 944 029 784

authentic shops LA CASA DEL BACALAO (Grupo Serantes) Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 79 - BILBAO www.restauranteserantes.com

gourmet VINOTECA MANU MARTÍN Wine seller Lersundi Kalea, 15 - BILBAO www.vinotecamanu.com 944 13 22 30

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La Ribera Market

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You simply must discover the heart of Bilbao, an Old Quarter founded over 700 years ago that is the essence and emblem of the city.

This is an itinerary full of buildings and streets overflowing with tales to be told in every corner. In between purchases in the souvenir shops, creative stores and shops that have been here forever, take a look at Santiago Cathedral or the Plaza Nueva, the nerve centre of old Bilbao, famous for its markets, small shops full of charm and, of course, its bars and restaurants. The streets of Mallona will lead you to the emblematic Basílica de Begoña. You can have a rest by sampling some of the famous pintxos accompanied by a young wine or a txakolí.

Plaza de Santiago

ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM Mallona Galtzada, 2 - BILBAO www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 944 04 09 90 RECUERDA BILBAO Bilbao souvenirs Bidebarrieta, 3 - BILBAO www.recuerdabilbao.com ORRIAK Bilbao souvenirs Artekale 54 - BILBAO BASQUE MUSEUM Plaza Miguel de Unamuno, 4 - BILBAO euskal-museoa.eus 944 155 423 BILBAO REPRODUCTIONS MUSEUM San Francisco, 14 - BILBAO www.bilbokoberreginenmuseoa.eus 946 790 255 DIOCESAN SACRED ART MUSEUM Plaza de la Encarnación, 9B - BILBAO eleizmuseoa.com 944 320 125

basque experience LA RIBERA MARKET Erribera Kalea, s/n - BILBAO www.bilbaoturismo.net 944 79 06 95

basque design MAL DE OJO OPTIKA ATELIER Ronda 33, Local. - BILBAO www.optikamaldeojo.com 946 02 96 76 RZIK Correo 25, esq. izq. Casco Viejo - BILBAO www.rzik.es 944 04 75 87 ZERGATIK Víctor, 4, - BILBAO www.zergatik.com/es 946 79 20 08 MATÍA JEWELLER’S Ribera 19, 1ª - BILBAO www.joyeriamatia.com PERODRI JEWELLER’S Bidebarrieta, 7 - BILBAO www.perodri.es 944 15 23 68 BIZKARGUENAGA SHOES Goienkale, 8 - BILBAO www.calzadosbizkarguenaga.com 944 16 12 40 APARTÉ Lotería, 2 - BILBAO 944 15 17 78 RAMÓN EZKERRA Posta Kalea, 23 BILBAO www.ramonezkerra.com 944 15 14 88 SKFK Victor 5, 23 BILBAO 946 05 49 55

authentic shops LOS JABONEROS Bajo 3, Harategi Zahar Kalea, 19 - BILBAO www.losjaboneros.net 944 16 86 12 LEOZ UMBRELLAS Belosticalle, 25 - BILBAO www.paraguasleoz.com 688 87 73 88

sweets from biscay BIZKARRA Calle de la Cruz, 8 - BILBAO www.bizkarra.com LE CHOCOLAT Sombrerería, 14 - BILBAO www.lechocolat.es 944 44 25 07

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GELATI GELATI ICE CREAM PARLOUR Sombrerería, 14 - BILBAO www.gelatigelati.com 944 15 16 24 CAPRA - ARENAL ICE CREAM Paseo del Arenal - BILBAO www.capra.es 33 944 18 60 09

gourmet KOBA LA PETITE FORMAGERIE Andra Maria Kalea, 10 - BILBAO www.m.facebook.com/lpfromagerie/ 944 24 12 02 LAUTXO Calle Fueros, 2 - BILBAO www.lautxo.es 944 15 43 04

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BILBAO AZKUNA ZENTROA

Once a warehouse now a CULTURAL CENTRE

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basque corner DENDAZ Plaza Arriquibar 4, 48011 Bilbao Info@azkunazentroa.eus www.azkunazentroa.eus ORRIAK Gordóniz, 16

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A reinvented building, formerly a wine warehouse that has been declared a place of cultural interest. The old façade hides an avant-garde structure fit for endless possibilities, from sports to cultural and culinary events. The project was developed with the renovation of the Alhóndiga de Bilbao. It involved a daring remodel, combining contemporary styles with the existing classical elements. The 43 columns designed by Philippe Starck with motifs symbolising the “infinity of cultures, architectures, wars and religions through which man has passed throughout history”, are quite a sight to be seen.

MATIA LÍNEA DIAMANTE JEWELLER’S Ercilla, 37 - BILBAO www.joyeriamatia.com 944 10 55 61 GALERÍA 8360 Fernández del Campo, 23 - BILBAO www.galeria8360.com 944 36 13 95

basque experience ABANDO MARKET BILBAO CENTRO Labayru kalea, 1 - BILBAO www.mercadoabando.com

authentic shops LA CASA DEL BACALAO (GRUPO SERANTES) Licenciado Poza, 16 - BILBAO 944 21 21 29 HADALHONDI Iparraguirre, 48 - BILBAO hadalhondi.blogspot.com 944 430 593

sweets from biscay MARTINA ZURICALDAY PATISSERIE Ercilla, 43 - BILBAO www.martinazuricalday.com 944 43 57 96 LE CHOCOLAT Alameda Urquijo, 27 - BILBAO www.lechocolat.es 944 22 16 91 BIZKARRA Licenciado Poza, 12 - BILBAO 946 07 10 16 FELIPE PATISSERIE Gordoniz ,19 - BILBAO www.pasteleriafelipe.com 944 22 30 36 General Concha, 50 - BILBAO www.pasteleriafelipe.com 944 43 36 53 MENDARO CHOCOLATES Poza Licentziatuaren Kalea, 16 - BILBAO www.chocolatesdemendaro.com 944 438 762 DON MANUEL PATISSERIE Alameda Urquijo 39 - BILBAO www.pasteleriadonmanuel.com 944 438 672

gourmet DELICATESSEN JM Plaza Bombero Etxaniz s/n - BILBAO 946 50 94 04 LA MANDUCATECA Alameda Urquijo, 35 bajo - BILBAO www.lamanducateca.com 946 53 12 85 OLEOTECA LA CHINATA Gregorio de la Revilla, 1 - BILBAO www.lachinata.es 944 415 227

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BILBAO GRAN VÍA

The MAIN artery Cross the city from east to west and apart from the sheer dominance of its buildings, it is defined by the constant movement of people shopping in the countless shops, ranging from the most traditional and well-known in the city to modern and exclusive stores. See the Provincial Council Hall built at the end of the 19th century. Further on, you’ll find Plaza Moyúa, crossed by four of the busiest and most commercial streets in the city.

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basque experience Máximo Aguirre Kalea, 32 EL ENSANCHE MARKET Zabalgune Plaza, 11 - BILBAO www.bilbaoturismo.net 944 24 76 69

basque design URRU BILBAO SHOES Colón de Larreátegui, 15 - BILBAO www.zapateriaurrubilbao.com 946 52 41 35 EGUZKILORE JEWELLER’S Máximo Aguirre, 20 - BILBAO www.eguzkilorejoya.com 944 07 03 58 They also have shops in Galdakao and Amorebieta PERODRI JEWELLER’S Gran Vía Diego López de Haro, 33 BILBAO www.perodri.es 944 16 14 11 ALONSO SHOES Astarloa, 2 - BILBAO www.calzadosalonso.com 944 23 06 86

Gran Vía

www.skfk-ethical-fashion.com/ 946 241 195 LANDER URQUIJO Estrauntza, 1 - BILBAO landerurquijo.com 944 772 626

sweets from biscay MARTINA ZURICALDAY PATISSERIE Plaza San José, 3 - BILBAO 944 24 13 46 Rodríguez Arias, 48- BILBAO 944 42 36 76 Doctor Areilza, 38 - BILBAO 944 27 18 88 URRESTARAZU PATISSERIE Urkixo Zumarkalea, 9 - BILBAO www.urrestarazu.net 944 15 81 22 LE CHOCOLAT Colon de Larreategui, 34 - BILBAO www.lechocolat.es 944 05 18 86

CAPRA ICE CREAM Alamenda Conde Artetxe, 2 (Doña Casilda Park) - BILBAO www.capra.es 627 40 09 16 Alameda Conde de Artetxe (Doña Casilda Park) - BILBAO www.capra.es 944 18 60 09 Gran Vía, 30 - BILBAO www.capra.es 944 18 60 09 Gran Vía esquina c/ Berástegui - BILBAO www.capra.es 954 18 60 09 GOYA CONFECTIONERY Colón de Larreategi 27- BILBAO ALASKA ICE CREAM Marqués del Puerto 10- BILBAO CAFETERÍA NEW YORK Calle Buenos Aires, 13- BILBAO 944 232 517

authentic shops COLÓN MUSEÍTO CHEMIST BILBAO Colón de Larreategi, 41- BILBAO

gourmet LA OKA Rodríguez Arias, 55 - BILBAO www.laoka.es 944 42 20 52 Marqués del Puerto, 1 - BILBAO www.labenditabilbao.com 944 23 65 07 LA PETITE FROMAGERIE Alameda Recalde, 24 - BILBAO www.lapepitefromagerie.com 944 24 12 02 BASQUERY Ibañes de Bilbao nº8 - BILBAO 944 07 27 12 DELICATESSEN LÓPEZ OLEAGA Astarloa 3 - BILBAO EL ARRATIANO DELICATESSEN Colón de Larreategi 27 - BILBAO ENOTECA EL RINCON DEL VINO Euskalduna, 5 - BILBAO pasionporelvino.com 944104 791 CHARCUTERIE LA MODERNA HERMANN THATE Colón de Larreátegui Kalea, 20 - BILBAO www.hermannthate.com/moderna

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BILBAO SAN MAMÉS

In RED and WHITE

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basque corner One of the icons of the new Bilbao is San Mamés, the Athletic Club football stadium.

The old stadium was erected in 1913 in the very same spot, and 100 years later a new stadium was born. The sports facility has influenced this entire part of the city; the shops, bars, restaurants, etc. all have an air of San Mamés.

San Mamés

Few teams in the world are so identifiable with their home town as Athletic. The team’s extensive list of triumphs and always competing at the highest level with only Basque players makes the atmosphere at San Mamés very special, an experience that you cannot miss even if you do not consider yourself a football fan.

The museum, club shop and culinary services at the stadium are all certainly intensely related to football and Athletic, but they also connote identity and the pride of the people

ITSASMUSEUM BILBAO Ramón de la Sota, 1 - BILBAO www.itsasmuseum.eus 946 08 55 00 ATHLETIC CLUB MUSEUM Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi s/n, Puerta 20 - BILBAO www.athletic-club.eus/san-mames/ac-museoa

sweets from biscay NEVADA PATISSERIE María Díaz de Haro, 16. www.pasteleriasnevada.com T.944 422 232

Itsasmuseum Bilbao

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Bizkaia Bridge and Getxo

An iron structure, reminiscent of the Eiffel tower, is the point of connection between Portugalete and Las Arenas at the mouth of the estuary. On one side of the estuary is the area of Biscay with heavy industry: towns such as Sestao and Barakaldo, as well as areas for commercial expansion home to superstores. On the right bank is the more bourgeois area; Las Arenas, Neguri and Algorta are examples of this with their magnificent buildings, shops and promenades to match the setting.

Santurtzi

SANTURTZI TOURIST OFFICE Puerto Pesquero, 20 Santurtzi Phone: 944 83 94 94 http://turismo.santurtzi.net/ LUZAIDE Cervantes, 12 - SANTURTZI www.luzaide.net 946 44 09 66 BIZKAIA BRIDGE SHOP Muelle Churruca s/n - GETXO www.puente-colgante.com 944 80 10 12 AMETS T-SHIRTS Telletxe 13 - GETXO 944 60 10 31 www.ametscamisetas.com

basque experience GETXO MARKET Torrene, 4 - GETXO LAS ALDEANAS MARKET PORTUGALETE Plaza del Solar - PORTUGALETE

basque design CHARO ALVAREZ Las Mercedes, 10 - GETXO 630 29 17 06 ARBAIZA VILLALONGA JEWELLER’S Urkijo, 27 - GETXO www.joyeriaarbaiza.es 944 80 31 59 AINGARA Caja de Ahorros, 18 - GETXO www.bordadosaingara.com 944 03 89 53

sweets from biscay GALDARETXE PATISSERIE Mayor, 17 - GETXO 944 64 77 29 Telletxe, 13 - GETXO 944 91 51 44 Avda. Basagoiti, 47 - GETXO 946 76 52 58 Avenida del Angel, 4 - GETXO 944 66 28 21 CROISSANTERIE GETXO Jata, 1 - GETXO www.croissanteriegetxo.com 944 60 86 48

KAI-ALDE PATISSERIE Itsasalde, 9 - SANTURTZI www.kaialde.net 944 61 20 49 Antonio Alzaga, 66 - SANTURTZI www.kaialde.net 944 62 30 43 ZURIKALDAI NEGURI PATISSERIE Avenida Neguri, 9 - GETXO 944 91 14 87

gourmet LA GRANJA SELECCIÓN Adiskidetasuna, 15 - GETXO www.lagranjaseleccion.es 944 63 78 60 LA OKA Calle de las Mercedes, 25 - GETXO www.laoka.es 944 64 80 11 JUAN MARI BUTCHER’S Las Mercedes, 31- GETXO 944 64 41 25

MADARIAGA BUTCHER’S Torrene, 4 (Market stalls 5-6) - GETXO www.carniceriamadariaga.com 944 91 18 30 JAUNENE Muxike Aurrekoa, 21 - GETXO 944 60 41 86 Mayor, 26 - GETXO 944 80 23 73 Urkiola, 8 - GETXO 944 30 05 45 MIMATE Avda. Basagoiti, 75A Local- GETXO www.mimate.shop 622 70 14 72 KALAKA DELICATESEN-DENDA. Alangobarri nº10 944 910 293 UNIDUO SELECCION MAYOR 2. LAS ARENAS. GETXO 944 801 921

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SAN JUAN DE GAZTELUGATXE

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

A feature of many stories, at the end of an isthmus, you will find a hermitage that is home to the votive offerings of sailors saved at sea, models of boats as offerings and paintings depicting vessels on the verge of shipwreck. To get to the hermitage, you’ll have to walk across a narrow bridge and up 241 steps. Once you get there, do not forget to make a wish and ring the bell three times to make it come true and drive away evil spirits.

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basque corner SOROA ART DECO San Pelaio, 71 - BAKIO 696 95 30 54 FISHING MUSEUM Torrontero enparantza - BERMEO http://www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 946 88 11 71 BASERRITARRA MARKET OF MUNGIA Plaza Andra Mari MUNGIA TXAKOLINGUNEA Basigoko Bide Nagusia 3 - BAKIO www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus/txakolingunea 946 02 85 13

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GORKA IZAGIRRE WINERY GELATI GELATI ICE CREAM PARLOUR Legina auzoa s/n - LARRABETZU Elordugoitia, 3 - MUNGIA www.gorkaizagirre.com www.gelatigelati.com 946 74 27 06 946 85 21 55 MAGALARTE ZAMUDIO WINERY Barrio Edigune 69 (pool) - MARURI Barrio Arteaga, 107 - ZAMUDIO https://bodegamagalartezamudio.com 946 17 83 07 944 52 14 31 GAZTELUGATXE PATISSERIE Nardiz-Tar Jon 26 - BERMEO BOGA GARAGARDOA 946 88 03 06 Luisene bidea 2, A-8; Belako II elkartegia - MUNGIA www.boga.eus 688 8710 69 / 944 06 28 48 TXORIERRI GARAGARDOA Poligono I, Berreteaga Bidea, 8 - SONDIKA www.txg.eus 944 36 13 50

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basque design MUNDAKA BC Plaza Lehendakari Agirre s/n - MUNDAKA www.mundakabc.com 944 65 54 56

gourmet ARROYABE GASTRODENDA Prantzisko Deuna 3, Bermeo www.arroyabe.com 946 18 66 67

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URDAIBAI

basque corner GERNIKA PEACE MUSEUM Foru Plaza, 1 - GERNIKA-LUMO www.museodelapaz.org 946 27 02 13 BASQUE PEOPLE MUSEUM Allende Salazar Kalea, 5 - GERNIKA-LUMO http://www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 946 25 54 51 EUSKAL SOUVENIRS Andra Maria Kalea - GERNIKA-LUMO www.euskalsouvenirs.com 946 25 19 30

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SANTA CATALINA LIGHTHOUSE

SANTA CATALINA LIGHTHOUSE Avenida Santa Katalina, 65 - LEKEITIO www.faro-lekeitio.com 946 84 40 17 ZIARRETA HABERDASHERY Arranegi Kalea, 15 - LEKEITIO www.ziarreta.ecwid.com 946 24 37 82

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Gernika Council House

If any town is symbolic of Biscay and all things Basque, it has to be Gernika-Lumo. Its history, tragically marred by the bombing in April 1937 during the Spanish Civil War, is the platform on which this strong town has been revived with its own identity as a symbol of Peace and freedom.

The Council House, where the Biscay Council Meetings are held, its Peace Foundation Museum and the Basque People Museum, the Church of Santa María and the Parque de los Pueblos de Europa (People of Europe Park), with sculptures by Chillida and Henry Moore, form part of a historic and artistic heritage that is hard to skip.

BERROJA WINERY Ajurias, Carretera de Zugastieta at Balcón de Bizkaia, Barrio Berroja - MUXIKA www.bodegaberroja.com 944 10 62 54 GERNIKA MARKET Plaza Domingo Alegría - GERNIKA-LUMO 946 27 02 00

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sweets from biscay OMAGO TXIKI San Juan Ibarra Plaza, s/n - GERNIKA-LUMO 926 25 32 00 BERTEIZ ETA MENDIONDO OGITEGIAK Juan Calzada, 73 - GERNIKA-LUMO 946 25 80 78

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Santa Catalina Lighthouse

ETXEKO MAKAILOA Fernando Abaunza, 1 - GERNIKA-LUMO 946 25 73 76 URDAIBAIKO PLAZA Andra Mari ,7 - GERNIKA-LUMO 946 85 46 99

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basque experience AXPE SAGARDOA Barrio Atxondoa, 13 - MARKINA-XEMEIN www.axpesagardotegia.com 655 73 46 25

basque design ITXASDENDA LEKEITIO Muelle Txatxo Kaia, 3 - LEKEITIO 946 840 4 56 DRA! ACCESSORIES AND EDUCATIONAL TOYS Pascual Abaroa 11 - LEKEITIO 946 830 036 Nasa Kalea, 7 - ONDARROA 944 650 367 Erribera, 18 bajo, 48700 - ONDARROA +34 94 683 01 63 info@dradendak.com

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The Biscay coast, which spans 150 kilometres between Ondarroa and Muskiz, offers an endless number of exciting options: visit beautiful fishing villages, walk along the spectacular coastline of the Gulf of Biscay, take part in the traditions kept alive with great devotion, admire the large fishing vessels in port, for example in Lekeitio harbour, buy and sample tasty delicacies typical of this delightful coastline… A wide range of stimulating experiences that will fill your trip with the scent of the sea.

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POZALAGUA CAVE

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EL POBAL FORGE Lugar Barrio El Poba, s/n - MUSKIZ 629 27 15 16 BASQUE COUNTRY MINING MUSEUM Campo Diego Auzoa, s/n - GALLARTA www.meatzaldea.eus 946 36 36 82

On CAVES and BERETS Its stalactites are truly a sight to be seen and no other cave on the planet is home to so many. This is why it was designated Best Corner of Spain in 2013. Pozalagua cave, in Karrantza, Enkarterri, has the good fortune of boasting an exclusive phenomenon: eccentric stalactites of whimsical shapes that, unlike conventional stalactites, which go from the top down according to the law of gravity, crystallise in any direction, intertwined as if they were roots or coral.

Nearby is the La Encartada factory 46 museum, which was declared a Monumental Ensemble after a period of inactivity. Today it is the Boinas La Encartada Museum, a significant tourist attraction that takes you back to the time of the Industrial Revolution.

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CRUSOE TREASURE WINERY Areatza Hiribidea, s/n - PLENTZIA www.underwaterwine.com 944 01 50 40

LA ENCARTADA FACTORY MUSEUM El Peñueco, 11 - BALMASEDA www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus 946 80 07 78

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KARRANTZA TOURIST OFFICE Ambasaguas Auzoa, 22 - KARRANTZA www.karrantza.org 946 80 69 28

BERTEIZ ETA MENDIONDO OGITEGIAK Elurdugoitia, 17 bajo - MUNGIA 946 15 65 10

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Pozalagua

MAIKEN CRAFT BREWERY Virgen de Gracia Kalea, 27 - BALMASEDA www.maikenbrewery.com/ 637 803 295 MARKOLETA WINERY Markoleta, 10 (La Quadra) - Güeñes http://bizkaikotxakolina.eus/bodegas/bodega-markoleta/ 94 669 32 68 TAPROM LAUGAR BREWERY Zubiete Auzoa, 42 - GORDEXOLA www.laugarbrewery.com/ 946 79 82 92 VIRGEN DE LOREA WINERY Barrio Lorea s/n OTXARAN-ZALLA www.bodegasvirgendelorea.com 946 671 871 GALDAMES WINERY El Bentorro, 4 - GALDAMES www.vinasulibarria.com/index.php 946 100 107

basque design ARETXEDERRA LEATHER GOODS Casa, Barrio Sta. María, 16 - SOPUERTA http://www.aretxederra.es/ 607761059

gourmet FERNÁNDEZ TERREROS BUTCHER’S Barrio San Juan, 17 www.artecarne.com 946 706 227 ARKA DE NOÉ Real 4 - LANESTOSA 645 220 881

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SHEETS of rock that tell our history

JAUNENE Sabino Arana, 9- SOPELA 662 04 29 45

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Gorliz Flysch

When the tide goes out, the beauty of these beaches is revealed. A curious phenomenon demonstrating the environmental diversity of the region is hidden beneath the cloak of water.

The rocks along the Barrika coastline stick out like sharp blades. This natural spectacle is called flysch, the result of water and sand erosion on the rock.

Steps away lie Plentzia, Gorliz and Sopelana, known for being beautiful coastal villages that are excellent for surfing. If you’re after more than sport, the cuisine of the area will surely make you fall in love with this area.

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GORBEIA AND SALTO DEL NERVIÓN WATERFALL

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OROZKO ETHNOGRAPHY MUSEUM Oderiaga Kalea, 2 - OROZKO www.orozkomuseoa.eus 946 33 98 23 ORDUÑA TOURIST OFFICE Foru Plaza, 9 - ORDUÑA www.ordunaturismo.com 945 38 43 84 MAISU TXAKOLINA Barrio Ibazurra nº1. Orduña www.gureahaleginak.com 658 74 41 81

URKIOLA

basque experience ELIZALDE WINERY - MENDRAKA TXAKOLINA Elizalde Baserria. Mendraka auzoa 1 ELORRIO http://mendraka.com

authentic shops LAMIAK EUSKAL JANTZIAK

Montevideo Etorbidea, 4 - DURANGO 946 216 626

MARGA FABRICS

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Montevideo Etorbidea, 20 - DURANGO 946 030 458

LAVANDULA NATURAL COSMETICS Elixoste 9 - OTXANDIO 945 33 97 61 lavandulacosmetica.com

basque design MANCISIDOR JEWELLER’S Andra Mari, 9, 4 - DURANGO 946 810 628

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Kurutziaga Kalea, 40 - DURANGO 946 20 04 27

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Ermodo Kalea, 11 - DURANGO 946 201 663 Salto del Nervión Waterfall

Durango

The mountainous nature of the inland regions of Biscay is a draw for anyone who knows how to enjoy a landscape full of contrasts: high mountains, gentle hills and deep valleys in a truly rural setting.

Traditional spaces full of charm include the valleys of Arratia and Orduña.

Another great destination in the Basque Country is Gorbeia, where Biscay shares a natural park with the Araba-Álava region. The landscape is a combination of gentle pastures and beech and oak forests with steep rocks and numerous hollows.

An enjoyable outing is to the Salto del Nervión Waterfall on the border with Araba-Álava and the province of Burgos.

If you prefer culture, the inland region of Biscay is full of history, an interesting area where you will find numerous spots well worth a visit. The beauty of the environment comes in addition to its monumental wealth: a landscape where nature is displayed in all its majesty.

A quintessentially Basque landscape: craggy, green and rocky, with the silhouette of Mount Amboto presiding over the scene. Urkiola Natural Park is a series of rocky crags, valleys and ravines, frequently visited by lovers of mountaineering and trekking. The Urkiola Sanctuary is also found here. Legend has it that the sanctuary is a place of pilgrimage for those urgently seeking a partner.

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PRACTICALINFO

BILBAO TOURISM www.bilbaoturismo.net BIZKAIA (BISCAY) TOURISM www.visitbiscay.eus BASQUE COUNTRY TOURISM www.turismo.euskadi.eus/en NEKATUR/AGROTOURISM 943 327 090 · www.nekatur.net

TOURIST OFFICES BILBAO

TOURISM BILBAO · Plaza Circular, 1 Edificio Terminus · 944 795 760 · Alameda de Mazarredo 66 (Next to the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum) AIRPORT 944 031 444

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BAKIO 946 193 395 · www.bakio.org BALMASEDA - ENKARTUR 94 680 29 76 · www.visitenkarterri.com BARAKALDO BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) 944 995 821 · www.barakaldo.org BERMEO 946 179 154 · www.bizibermeo.eus DURANGO 946 033 938 · www.turismodurango.net ELORRIO 946 820 164 · www.visitelorrio.com GERNIKA-LUMO 946 255 892 · www.gernika-lumo.net GETXO 944 910 800 · www.getxo.eus GORLIZ 946 774 348 · www.gorliz.eu KARRANTZA-HARANA 946 806 928 · www.karrantza.org LEKEITIO 946 844 017 · www.lekeitio.org MENDATA 946 257 204 · www.mendata.eus MUNDAKA 946 177 201 · www.mundakaturismo.com ONDARROA 946 831 951 · www.ondarroa.eus ORDUÑA 945 384 384 · www.ordunaturismo.com OROZKO 946 122 695 · www.orozkoudala.com PLENTZIA 946 774 199 · www.plentzia.org PORTUGALETE 944 729 314 · www.portugalete.org SANTURTZI 944 839 494 · www.turismo.santurtzi.net SOPELA 944 065 519 · www.sopelaudala.org SOPUERTA 946 504 750 · www.sopuerta.biz TRUCIOS-TURTZIOZ 946 109 604 · www.turtzioz.org

TRANSPORT

AIRPORT Bilbao-Loiu · 913 211 000 (AENA) 944 869 663 www.aena.es CRUISE AND FERRY Ferry Bilbao-Portsmouth 902 108 147 www.brittanyferries.es TRAINS Abando Indalecio Prieto Station (Renfe) Plaza Circular, 2 · 902 320 320 · www.renfe.com Metro line 3 (EUSKOTREN) Zazpikaleak · 944 333 333 www.euskotren.eus Concordia Station; FEVE Bilbao Calle de Bailén 2 · 944 250 615 www.renfe.com/viajeros/feve BUSES Intermodal (Bus Station) Gurtubai 1 · 944 395 077 · www.bilbaointermodal.eus Bilbobus (Municipal buses) 944 790 981 www.bilbao.eus/bilbobus Bizkaibus (Coaches and buses, province and airport) 946 125 555 · www.bizkaia.eus METRO BILBAO 946 855 000 · www.metrobilbao.eus TRAM 944 333 333 · www.euskotren.eus TAXIS Radio Taxi Bilbao 944 448 888 · www.taxibilbao.com Tele Taxi 944 102 121 · www.teletaxibilbao.com Radio Taxi Nervión 944 269 026 · www.radiotaxinervion.com BICYCLE HIRE Bilbaobizi 946 564 905

GENERAL

EMERGENCIES 112 INFORMATION 010 (for calls within the Bilbao area) 944 010 010 (for calls outside of the Bilbao area) CONSULAR OFFICE 944 706 426 CITIZEN INFORMATION 944 241 700 GENERAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD INFORMATION 011 LOST PROPERTY 944 204 981

MUSEUMS IN BILBAO GUGGENHEIM BILBAO MUSEUM www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus FINE ARTS MUSEUM www.museobilbao.com DIOCESAN SACRED ART MUSEUM www.eleizmuseoa.com ITSASMUSEUM www.itsasmuseum.eus EASTER PROCESSION MUSEUM www.museodepasosbilbao.com BILBAO BULLFIGHTING MUSEUM www.plazatorosbilbao.com BASQUE COUNTRY MUSEUM www.euskal-museoa.eus REPRODUCTIONS MUSEUM www.bilbokoberreginenmuseoa.eus

ATHLETIC CLUB MUSEUM www.athletic-club.eus BASQUE LANGUAGE INFORMATION CENTRE www.azkuefundazioa.eus ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus

MUSEUMS IN BISCAY

ON THE COAST FISHING MUSEUM Bermeo · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus ITSASMUSEUM Bilbao · www.itsasmuseum.eus PLASENTIA DE BUTRÓN MUSEUM Plentzia · www.museoplentzia.org RIALIA MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY Portugalete · www.portugalete.org/ES-ES/RIALIA SANTURTZI ITSASOA INFORMATION CENTRE AGURTZA FISHING BOAT Santurtzi · www.turismo.santurtzi.net BIZKAIA BRIDGE Las Arenas (Getxo) /Portugalete www.puente-colgante.com LEKEITIO MARITIME HERITAGE CENTRE Lekeitio. · www.faro-lekeitio.org AITA GURIA / WHALE HUNTING INFORMATION CENTRE Bermeo · www.aitaguria.bermeo.org TXAKOLINGUNEA - TXAKOLI WINE MAKING Bakio · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus/txakolingunea INLAND SIMÓN BOLÍVAR MUSEUM Ziortza-Bolibar · www.simonbolivarmuseoa.com DURANGO ART AND HISTORY MUSEUM Durango · www.turismodurango.net ENCARTACIONES MUSEUM Sopuerta · www.enkarterrimuseoa.eus EL POBAL FORGE Sopuerta · www.visitenkarterri.com BASQUE PEOPLE MUSEUM Gernika-Lumo · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus GERNIKA PEACE MUSEUM FOUNDATION Gernika-Lumo · www.museodelapaz.org GERNIKA COUNCIL HOUSE Gernika-Lumo · www.gernika-lumo.net “JOSÉ LUIS GOTI” BASQUE MUSEUM ON THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCES Leioa · www.ehu.eus OROZKO MUSEUM Orozko · www.orozkomuseoa.eus BASQUE COUNTRY MINING MUSEUM Gallarta · www.meatzaldea.eus BALMASEDA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Balmaseda · www.visitenkarterri.com BOINAS LA ENCARTADA MUSEUM Balmaseda · www.bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus/laencartada VALENTÍN DE BERRIOTXOA MUSEUM Elorrio · www.museoberrio-otxoa.com TORRE LOIZAGA. ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM Galdames · www.torreloizaga.com BASQUE HAMLET ECOMUSEUM Artea · www.euskalbaserria.com IRON BELT INFORMATION CENTRE Berango · www.berango.net

NATURAL SPACES

URDAIBAI BIOSPHERE RESERVE 946 257 609 · www.www.turismourdaibai.com 946 870 402 (Ihobe) · www.ekoetxea.eus GORBEIA NATURAL PARK 946 739 279 Information Centre www.areatza.net www.gorbeiaeuskadi.com URKIOLA NATURAL PARK 946 814 155 · www.urkiola.net ARMAÑÓN NATURAL PARK 946 806 257 688 884 330 · www.visitenkarterri.com

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