Surroundings and Activities

Located in the village of Bermeo, next to the Urdaibai Biosphere reserve, lies our Arrizurieta farmhouse, in a beautiful enclave surrounded by nature and well connected at the same time. It is strategically situated in a resting place on the route of nearby tourist destinations such as Bermeo, Bakio, Munguía, Mundaka, Gernika or Bilbao.

It is essential to visit Bermeo and his references such as the Fisherman’s Museum in the Ercilla Tower, the old port, marina, breakwater, the Casino…, as well as visiting or spotting the places that give name to our rooms: Gaztelugatxe, Akatz and Izaro, Cape Matxitxako, Almike, Mañu, Aritxatxu…

Arrizurieta in spring

Our environment

Family visits with children

8 km away in Munguia

Olantzeroren etxea

(Izenaduba, everything that has a name exists) the first mythological park in the Basque Country in Mungia. A theme park dedicated to Basque mythology using new technologies.
www.izenaduba.com

25 km away. In Kortezubi (Near Gernika)

Basondo

Next to the Santimamiñe caves and the painted forest of Oma is BASONDO, a refuge for endangered wildlife in Urdaibai.
www.basondo.com

20 km away in Gernika

Euskalherria Museum

The Euskal Herria Museum is based in the baroque palace of Alegría, rebuilt as such in 1733. The Provincial Council of Bizkaia acquired the site in 1982, rehabilitating it as the Euskal Herria Museum, with the aim of showing an exhibition that would help capture the historical-political-cultural significance of the provincial environment in which it is located and to explain the characteristics of the spiritual community that Euskal Herria makes up.

Gernika Meeting House

The Meeting House is located on a hill with wide views over the Gernika-Mundaka estuary. The Meetings of the Lordship began to be held here since the 15th century, remaining until 1877 when the forality disappeared. It was built between 1826 and 1833 according to a project by architect Antonio Echevarría in neoclassical style. The complex is made up of the Juradera Tribune, the Foral Tree and the Meeting House
Patrimonio Histórico de Bizkaia

Peace museum

The Gernika Peace Museum is a thematic museum dedicated to the culture of peace. Inspired by the tragic bombing of Gernika, it addresses the two areas of work of the Museum, History and Peace, through three axes or questions:
1.- What is Peace?
2.- What happened in Gernika at a time of absence of peace?
3.- What is currently happening with Peace in the world?
www.museodelapaz.org

14 km away. In Busturia

Ekoetxea Urdaibai

Basque Biodiversity Center that is responsible for promoting conservation and promoting the sustainable use of biodiversity. It has two differentiated areas for visitors: an exhibition and participation area, and a knowledge and research unit.
www.ekoetxea.eus

7 km. In Bermeo

Fisherman’s Museum, arrantzaleen museoa

Above the Old Port of Bermeo stands the historic Ercilla Tower, declared a National Monument, and whose walls have enclosed the rooms of the Fisherman’s Museum since 1948. This is one of the few museums in the world dedicated exclusively to showing visitors the environment, life, work and techniques of fishermen. In this museum you can see aspects related to the description of the Basque coast and fishing ports; the life and customs of the fishermen, their union organizations; the boats and techniques they have used over time for fishing and navigation.
Arrantzaleen museoa

Topa Bermeo: the most fun visit

Discover Bermeo while playing! With this escape game you can get to know the historic center while playing in the street. A unique opportunity to take a fun self-guided tour with your family and/or friends.
bizibermeo.eus

18 km away

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the island of Akatz and Cape Matxitxako, form one of the most attractive places in Euskadi. Gaztelugatxe, is a peninsula at the top of which is the hermitage of San Juan with the same name, which is accessed after climbing  241 steps. Tradition invites you to ring the bell at the main entrance 3 times.
bizibermeo.eus

Activities in Urdaibai and surroundings

Horse experience

Joseba Muñiz

Area: Elantxobe – Ogoño
It offers different horse riding routes in the area and courses to learn to ride and get to know the animal
jimunamu@gmail.com

Walks and water activities

Atuntxo

Area: Bermeo and surroundings
Provides various entertainment options and boat services:
– Bottom fishing, tuna and bonito, transfer for surfers, walks through the Urdaibai marshes, whale watching…
– It also offers sport fishing, surfing, wake boarding, snorkeling, regattas, farewells…
info@atuntxo.com

Boat excursions

Hegaluze

Area: Bermeo and surroundings. Departures from the Port of Bermeo, next to the La Ola monument.
Taking boat trips along different routes through the Urdaibai Reserve.
Also offered: whale watching, farewells, sport fishing.
www.hegaluze.com

Descents through urdaibai

Laida Kanoak

Area: Laida Beach.
Canoe tour through Urdaibai between Arteaga and Laida lasting approximately 2 hours.
www.laidakanoak.com

Bird watching

Urdaibai Bird Center

Zone: Gautegiz Arteaga
It offers a spectacular view of the Urdaibai marsh and its ornithological wealth.
www.birdcenter.org

Surf schools

Mundakako Surf taldea

Zone: Mundaka
They teach surf classes and courses for both adults and children. They are specialists in the little ones.
www.mundakasurfclub.com

Uretan Basque Surf Center

Area: Bakio
It offers everything from beginner surfing classes to stand-up paddleboarding along the coast and different leisure and sports plans for all audiences.
www.uretansurfing.com

Active tourism and adventure

URdaibai

Area: Ibarrangelu
Sports activities: kayak, Stand up Paddle, canoe… Kayak and SUP school, trekking and more…, for children and adults.
www.urdaibai.com

Sports activities

Urdaibai Kiroleroak

Area: Bermeo and surroundings.
Carrying out sports activities for adults and children: rappelling, climbing, kayaking, hiking, archery, boat trips, and more.
urdaibaikiroleroak.com

Txakoli gunea de bakio

Interpretation Center of the Txakolinera Tradition of Bakio. Visit to wineries and txakolí tastings

Area: Bakio.
By visiting this site, we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of Txakolí, its history and its flavors.
Tel. 946 028 513

Canned tuna tasting and guided tour

Zallo preserves

Area: Bermeo.
It offers a visit to its facilities through a guided tour and the tasting of its delicious preserved products
www.zallo.com

Arroyabe

Guided tours for groups between 20-50 people prior to reservations at least 48 hours in advance.
The guided tours will be given in Basque, Spanish, English, Italian or German.
www.arroyabe.es

Itineraries and historical tours through urdaibai

Bizkaia Provincial Council

It offers visits to different places rich in history and native heritage, at affordable prices and during the months of July and August: Forua Town, Tribisburu Roman Site, Katilotxu Megalithic Station, Ereñozar Castle and Oppidum of Arrola.
Visits available in Spanish, Basque, French and English.
Reservations: 688 856 689 ibilbideak@bizkaia.eus

Tourist-cultural excursions through the interior of the Urdaiba estuary

Urdaibai On

Area: Mundaka (Base port) and several points around Urdaibai.
They propose cultural-tourist excursions along the Urdaibai estuary by boat with the possibility of tasting typical products from the area.
www.urdaibaion.com

Visit to the fishermen’s brotherhood

Immerse yourself in the world of fishing and enjoy this unique experience at the hands of the “rederas” the “neskatilas”: the operations of the fish auction, the art of sewing the nets, the different coastal ones, tasting of preserved fish… You will get to know from the inside the way of being and living of the Bermeotarres.
For more information, consult the Bermeo tourist office. www.bizibermeo.eus