Castillo de Butron is a fairytale type of castle which dates back as far as the 14th Century when it was the home of the...

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a chapel standing on a spectacular rocky island. Dedicated to St John the Baptist, it can be reached by crossing...

Gernika sits beside the estuary of the River Oka, a varied area attracting many species of birds. The last six miles of the river`s estuary...

Gernika occupies an mportant place in Basque history because for centuries independent Basque leaders met under an oak tree here. The Casa de Juntas stands...

The Euskal Herria Museum is housed in the beautiful 18th Century Palacio de Montefuerte. The museum displays exhibitions relating to Basque history and culture, including...

During the Spanish Civil War, on the 26 April 1937 and at the request of General Franco, German and Italian planes dropped bombs on Gernika...

Bilboa has many hills surrounding it, and the top of Monte Artxanda can be reached by the historic funicular railway. From this hill are magnificent...

Begona Basilica is the most important church in Bilboa. Designed by Sanchez Martinez de Arego, it is in the Gothic style and stands where the...

The Town Hall in Bilbao was built in a new kind of Baroque style in 1892 and on its top is a small spire. It...

Bermeo is a fishing town and its fleet is one of the largest in the area. The Museo del Pescador is housed in a 15th...

The graceful Zubizuri Footbridge spanning the Rio Nervion was designed by Santiago Calatrava. This modern structure was opened in 1994 before the completion of the...

Plaza Nueva was completed in the mid 19th Century and the square is known for its fine selection of bars and restaurants which can be...

Mundaka is a fishing village with narrow streets and a large church. It is also known as a surfing village which claims to have the...

The Museo Vasco in the old town contains an extensive collection of exhibits devoted to the traditions of the Basque people. Displays include farming, fishing,...

The Universidad de Deusto includes a fine neo-classical building which was founded in 1886. This university was founded by Jesuits who continued to run it...

The Arriaga Theatre is an impressive, ornate building with a sumptuous interior of chandeliers and antique furniture. Originally opened in 1890, the theatre is named...

Plaza Circular is a square in the modern area of Bilboa known as Ensanche. It is the city`s business district and has wide streets with...

The Cathedral of Santiago is mainly in the Gothic style and it was built at the end of the 14th Century on the site of...

The Cuevas de Santimamine were inhabited by man about 12,000 years ago. They were discovered in 1917 and on the walls of one small chamber...

The Iglesia de San Pedro is situated in Deusto, the university quarter of Bilboa and on the opposite bank of the Rio Nervion to the...