Discover Basauri: River Landscape, Culture and Festivals

Basauri lies on both sides of the Nervión River at the point where it flows into the Ibaizabal.

This location at the confluence shapes the geographical character of the town. The Nervión is not only part of the landscape, but also the reference point for the route along the riverbank described here.

Culture

The Torre de Ariz is a Renaissance residential palace from the 16th century that preserves the typology of a fortified medieval house.

Two historical layers therefore come together in this building: its origins as a Renaissance residential palace and the preserved typology of the fortified medieval house. The Torre de Ariz provides the town's history with a clearly identifiable architectural focal point.

Soloarte Park in Basauri houses works by the sculptor Agustín Ibarrola in the open air.

The artworks are therefore not located in an enclosed interior space, but are part of an urban park. Bizkotxalde is an urban park and is considered the largest urban park in Bizkaia.

Routes

The “A lo largo del Nervión” health route in Basauri begins at the Ariz Bridge and follows the right bank of the Nervión upstream.

The route is clearly described by its starting point, the Ariz Bridge, and its upstream direction. Those following the route use the right bank of the Nervión as their guide; the river landscape remains the connecting element of the route.

Festivals

Basauri's San Miguel patron-saint festival takes place in September.

Basauri's San Fausto patron-saint festival takes place in October.

San Miguel and San Fausto are two patron-saint festivals held in different months: San Miguel belongs to September, while San Fausto belongs to October. Both dates are therefore to be regarded as independent components of Basauri's festival calendar.

Surroundings

In the vicinity of Basauri is the Museo Diocesano De Arte Sacro, a museum.

In the vicinity of Basauri is the Bilboko Euskal Museoa, a museum.

In the vicinity of Basauri is the Museo de Arqueología, a museum.

In the vicinity of Basauri is the Palacio De Yohn, a palace.

The destinations mentioned in the nearby area complement the local cultural attractions with three museums and a palace. The museums include the Museo Diocesano De Arte Sacro, the Bilboko Euskal Museoa and the Museo de Arqueología. The Palacio De Yohn adds a historic building to this selection.

In the vicinity of Basauri is Artxanda, a mountain.

Pagasarri, a mountain, is located in the area surrounding Basauri.

Ganekogorta, a mountain, is located in the area surrounding Basauri.

Playa Areeta, a beach, is located in the area surrounding Basauri.

The area surrounding Basauri therefore extends from mountains to a beach. Artxanda is assigned to the nearby area, while Pagasarri and Ganekogorta are located in the area surrounding Basauri. Playa Areeta also belongs to this area, complementing the mountain landscape with a coastal destination.

More destinations

More destinations: Durango, Laukiz, Gautegiz Arteaga, Traslaviña, Sopuerta, Arrieta, Zubialde and Balmaseda.

For the broader travel overview: Bizkaia.