Green slopes surround this gorgeous valley, with the imposing presence of the mountain Anboto looming over it. Atxondo is a combination of the Basque atx (haitz) and ondo, which literally…
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Most places have a unique local food that’s part of its identity. For example, Bilbao has its bollos de mantequilla (butter buns) and carolina pastries, Donostia has pantxineta (a type…
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Biscay is a region of singular geological interest and throughout history has been a source of a variety of natural materials. The most well-known of these is iron ore, though…
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The landscape in this region is abrupt, and the hands that work it are strong and powerful – hands that also grow vegetables and look after animals to obtain meat,…
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Three historical mountain passes in Durangaldea by bikeOur region is big on cycling! We’ll soon have an amazing network of bidegorris or bike lanes for local and visiting cyclists, connecting…
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Dantzari dantza is a dance cycle that is typically associated with Durangaldea. It’s particularly popular in Abadiño, Berriz, Garai, Mañaria, Izurtza and Iurreta. Each place has its own variations while…
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Buzkantza is a type of blood sausage with vegetables made in Elorrio. It was once taken to homes and country houses as a gift, and there’s even a saying that…
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The Durangaldea region is particularly well known for its mountain landscape and picturesque villages, but there’s something else that attracts people to the area: the gastronomy! Our villages are a…
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