10 RECOMMENDATIONS LESS THAN 1 HOUR AWAY

Mélida Ostatua is in the heart of the Basque Country, with good connections, and an ideal place to establish as your base for visiting the whole territory.

We have selected this list of 10 essential places to visit, all of which are located less than 1 hour from Mélida Ostatua. Send us an e-mail if you would like more information on these or any other destinations.

1. Visit the BASQUE COAST GEO-PARK, between Mutriku, Deba, and Zumaia, by boat or on foot.

2. Visit LEKEITIO and the seaside towns of the Basque coast.

3. URDAIBAI. Explore the Biosphere Reserve from the water, the Atxarre hill, or its villages. Climb the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe isthmus.

4. ARANZAZU. Climb up to the sanctuary, refuge, and the seed of Basque art and culture, walk amongst its mountains, and explore the Araotz cave.

5. Visit the GUGENHEIM, discover Bilbao sailing up the river, and enjoy some tapas in the Old Town.

6. Visit the restoration works in the VITORIA CATHEDRAL and its mediaeval quarter.

7. Visit DONOSTIA, Pasai Donibane, and Hondarribia.

8. Go on an excursion to the URKIOLA Natural Park.

9. Be seduced by the BALENCIAGA thread and the Getaria museum.

10. Discover the AGORREGI ironworks, the origin of the industrialization of the Basque Country.