Balmaseda Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
Balmaseda is a town in Vizcaya, Basque Country.
A small and charming Basque town near the border with Burgos. Nestled in the mountains, it is an excellent base for exploring the wilderness.
Get in
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By bus BizkaiBus has service between Bilbao bus terminal and Balmaseda. Balmaseda does not have a bus station, so the drop-off point is the same as the pick-up point.
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By train FEVE runs two trains an hour to and from Bilbao (Santander Station).
Get around
Balmaseda is small, so walking the the best way to get around.
See
- Ayuntmiento-Town Hall with its impressive columns
- Puente Viejo Roman Bridge (XIII)
- Iglesia de San Severino (XIV)
- Balmaseda Historical Museum
- Palacio Horcasitas
- Iglesia San Juan
- Ermita de San Roque y San Sebastian en el monte Kolitza
- Iglesia de Santa Clara . It is also a museum
- Medieval market in March.
- Semana Santa (Easter). Representation of the Last Supper, Judgment and Crucifixion by locals.
- San Severino festivals: 23rd October.
Eat
- Restaurante "Las Piscinas"
- Many cafes and bars around Plaza San Severino have a great selection of tapas
Drink
Try any one of the cafes or bars in Plaza San Severino.
Sleep
- Hotel San Roque Avda. Encartaciones, 2. tel 946 102 268
- Hostal Begoña Plaza San Severino, 12. tel 946 102 326
- Hostel/Pension Mendia c/Martin Mendia, 6. tel. 946 102 258
- Refugio Kolitxa Monte Kolitxa tel. 946 800 000
- Albergue El Peñueco Barrio el Peñueco tel. 629 535 249
- Albergue La Garbea Monte La Garbea tel. 946 800 000
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