Discover Bilar: Culture, Landscapes and Holiday Apartments

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Elvillar/Bilar was begun at the beginning of the 16th century on the site of the town’s former castle; the walls of this castle are still visible at the main portal. The church’s very high hall nave has star-shaped rib vaults. The church’s main altar was created in the 16th century and gilded in the 17th century. Concerts are occasionally held in the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

Culture

Casa del Indiano is a Baroque palace from the 18th century and is considered one of the most notable examples of rural architecture in the Rioja Alavesa. The Chabola de la Hechicera dolmen is one of the most significant dolmens in the Basque Country and is probably the largest and best-preserved dolmen in the surrounding area. The Chabola de la Hechicera megalith was erected around 5,500 years ago. It was used as a collective burial site for several thousand years. For the eve of the festivities surrounding the August festival, an akelarre featuring a billy goat and witches has been described near the Chabola de la Hechicera dolmen.

Hiking

The SL-A 90 hiking trail leads from Elvillar/Bilar along a 1.5 km section to the Chabola de la Hechicera dolmen and is 3 km long in total. The starting point and destination are both in the town.

Landscape

The landscape of Elvillar/Bilar extends from the foothills of the Sierra de Toloño to the Ebro in a north-south direction and includes agricultural land, ravines lined with riverside vegetation, and slopes with typical Mediterranean vegetation. Larrasa is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Bilar/Elvillar. Codés is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Bilar/Elvillar.

Surroundings

Chabola de La Hechicera is a historical site in the immediate vicinity of Bilar/Elvillar. Poblado de la Hoya is a historical site in the immediate vicinity of Bilar/Elvillar. Museo del Aceite de Oliva is a museum in the surroundings of Bilar/Elvillar. Casa de las Ciencias is a museum in the surroundings of Bilar/Elvillar. Balcon De La Rioja is a viewpoint in the wider regional surroundings of Bilar/Elvillar. Mirador Cuatro Caños is a viewpoint in the wider regional surroundings of Bilar/Elvillar.

Other places

Direct references to other places at the same higher level include Abornikano, Gorbeia Inguruak, Lalastra, Agurain, Arkaia, Eskuernaga, Urizaharra and Bujanda; they supplement the selection of places within this destination area.

Guided tours

Guided tours are offered in Elvillar/Bilar by prior reservation.

Anyone planning a stay in Bilar can include a holiday apartment as an accommodation type in their personal travel planning; the specific choice remains subject to individual travel plans and the desired character of the stay, and this general option neither anticipates nor categorically determines that choice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Alava.