Areatza, Spain

Areatza, Spain

Areatza Spain

The municipality of Areatza is located in the historic territory of Bizkaia, in the Arratia-Nervión valley, and is surrounded by Mount Gorbeia (4,859 ft), the highest mountain in Bizkaia. The layout of its old town invites you to stroll through its narrow, cobbled streets and admire the town’s distinctive houses, which preserve all the traditional Basque character. This Biscayan town also boasts an architectural heritage of great interest, declared a “monumental complex” by the Basque Government. On the right bank of the Arratia River, facing the Zubizarra bridge, stands the Santa Isabel convent. You can also visit the Church of San Bartolomé, a modest building completed in the 19th century. From there, you quickly reach the town’s most notable buildings, clustered around the town hall square: the Gortazar Palace, the Riscal Palace, and the neoclassical town hall itself. Areatza, set in a spectacular landscape at the foot of Gorbeia, is the starting point for many mountain hikes. Gorbeia Natural Park is considered one of the most beautiful areas in the Basque Autonomous Community, thanks to its extraordinary scenic, cultural, and natural value.
Recommended airport
Bilbao (BIO)
Nearby destinations
  • Bilbao, Spain a 19.64 km
  • Bizkaia a 23.29 km
  • Durango a 12.27 km