Bizkaia, Duranguesado Route. Beautiful villages and mountain landscapes.

5.0 (14 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Urkiola Natural Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Otzarreta Beech — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This route runs through the most beautiful and spectacular area of Bizkaia. Very special area and full of history for the Bizkaians.

You can enjoy natural parks such as Urkiola and Gorbea in all its splendor and we will walk through medieval villages such as Elorrio, Otxandio and Areatza. They retain their original structure with old houses and beautiful palaces. Visit to the necropolis of Argiñeta, the most important in Europe, with tombs and funeral steles of the 10th century.

Finishing the day with a walk through the beech of Otzarreta, one of the most photographed in Europe, is something unforgettable.

In short, a true nature tour full of great sensations.

Come and enjoy!

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Jose Luis Ugena Menchaca

Ages: Children (6–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Travel insurance
Included: Private guide throughout the tour

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Urkiola Natural Park

30 min

Sanctuary of Saints Antonios and viewpoint of the crest of Amboto.
Parketxea Centro de interpretacion del Parque Natural de Gorbeia

30 min

Quiet villa in the valley of Arratia at the foot of Mount Gorbea. Walk through its streets and view from a fabulous viewpoint.
Hayedo De Otzarreta

20 min

Walk through one of the most beautiful beech trees in Spain.
Ayuntamiento De Elorrio

30 min

Manor house famous for the large number of perfectly preserved palaces.
Necropolis de Argineta

20 min

Visit to the necropolis with more tombs and funeral steles in Europe, dated in the IX - X centuries
Via Verde Arrazola

40 min

Walk along the Via Verde to contemplate the spectacular crest of Amboto as well as the Atxondo Valley with lots of Basque farmhouses.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel
Hotel Boutique Bahia de Plentzia
San Jorge
URH Palacio de Oriol hotel
Hotel Goizalde
Hotel Naval Sestao
Hotel Errekagain
Hotel Modus Vivendi
Pension Ama Bilbao
Hotel Kaia
Hotel Neguri
Hotel Igeretxe

and 96 more pickup points

The maximum number of travelers is 4 people. At the agreed time, guests will be picked up at the establishment where they are staying, provided that the accommodation is located in Bizkaia. We do not travel with children under 5.