Guidebook for Isuskiza
Food Scene
Hondartzape is a traditional restaurant with a 35 year history situated in the Gorliz bay, specializing in authentic Basque grill cuisine. The ancient recipes and techniques have been passed down through generations using the finest locally sourced seafood, alongside our home-grown produce. Hondartzape is rooted in the past, with its gaze firmly set on the future.
Hondartzape
3 Erribera KaleaHondartzape is a traditional restaurant with a 35 year history situated in the Gorliz bay, specializing in authentic Basque grill cuisine. The ancient recipes and techniques have been passed down through generations using the finest locally sourced seafood, alongside our home-grown produce. Hondartzape is rooted in the past, with its gaze firmly set on the future.
Arts & Culture
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. The museum was inaugurated on 18 October 1997 by King Juan Carlos I of Spain. Built alongside the Nervion River, which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Cantabrian Sea, it is one of several museums belonging to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists. It is one of the largest museums in Spain.
Gugenheim Museum
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. The museum was inaugurated on 18 October 1997 by King Juan Carlos I of Spain. Built alongside the Nervion River, which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Cantabrian Sea, it is one of several museums belonging to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists. It is one of the largest museums in Spain.
Also known as the "Hanging Bridge", the Bizkaia Bridge is an architectural jewel which reflects the industrial and maritime character of the Basque Country and something you’ll love to photograph.
UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site some years ago in recognition of its incalculable importance. It was the first metal transporter bridge in the world and is considered a masterpiece of engineering of its time, a “dream in rolled iron”. It was opened in 1893 and has been in operation ever since.
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Puente de Vizcaya Zubia
Puente de Vizcaya ZubiaAlso known as the "Hanging Bridge", the Bizkaia Bridge is an architectural jewel which reflects the industrial and maritime character of the Basque Country and something you’ll love to photograph.
UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site some years ago in recognition of its incalculable importance. It was the first metal transporter bridge in the world and is considered a masterpiece of engineering of its time, a “dream in rolled iron”. It was opened in 1893 and has been in operation ever since.
Coco Chanel described him as the only authentic couturier (fashion designer). Cristóbal Balenciaga, son of a sailor and a seamstress, was born in the pretty fishing port of Getaria on 21st January 1895 and went on to become the most influential fashion designer of the 20th century.
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Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga
6 Aldamar Parkea ParkeaCoco Chanel described him as the only authentic couturier (fashion designer). Cristóbal Balenciaga, son of a sailor and a seamstress, was born in the pretty fishing port of Getaria on 21st January 1895 and went on to become the most influential fashion designer of the 20th century.
One of the most outstanding Basque figures in history is Íñigo de Loyola (Saint Ignatius), founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), now spread all over the world.
You’ll be impressed when you find the sanctuary church in the middle of the Urola valley, in an idyllic setting surrounded by mountains. The sanctuary site, a fine example of baroque architecture, is build on the site of the mediaeval fortified house where Íñigo de Loyola was born in 1491. Here in Loiola you can not only visit his birthplace but also find out about the circumstances of his turbulent life.
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Sanctuary of Loyola
16 LugarOne of the most outstanding Basque figures in history is Íñigo de Loyola (Saint Ignatius), founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), now spread all over the world.
You’ll be impressed when you find the sanctuary church in the middle of the Urola valley, in an idyllic setting surrounded by mountains. The sanctuary site, a fine example of baroque architecture, is build on the site of the mediaeval fortified house where Íñigo de Loyola was born in 1491. Here in Loiola you can not only visit his birthplace but also find out about the circumstances of his turbulent life.
Parks & Nature
Urdaibai is a natural setting of outstanding beauty and diversity, which is why it was listed by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 1984
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Urdaibai
Urdaibai is a natural setting of outstanding beauty and diversity, which is why it was listed by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 1984
Sightseeing
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, whose name means “castle rock” in Basque (“gaztelu” = castle + “aitz” = rock), is a definite “must” if you are visiting the Basque Country. It is an island located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay, 35 km east from Bilbao. The island is cone-shaped and features a tiny church on its highest point that is dedicated to John the Baptist. Although not proven, it has been said that he even set foot on the island.
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Gaztelugatxeko Doniene
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, whose name means “castle rock” in Basque (“gaztelu” = castle + “aitz” = rock), is a definite “must” if you are visiting the Basque Country. It is an island located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay, 35 km east from Bilbao. The island is cone-shaped and features a tiny church on its highest point that is dedicated to John the Baptist. Although not proven, it has been said that he even set foot on the island.
Shopping
HERRIKO DENDA Urduliz
21 Elortza KaleaConvenient store where you can find essential food and other groceries
The Artea shopping center is located on the so-called Right Bank of the Nervión, in the municipality of Leioa, bordering the neighboring municipality of Getxo, cradle of the Basque business community. The Shopping Center is made up of a building with two commercial and leisure floors, and an underground and another surface car park with more than 3,800 spaces, as well as a garden area. Artea, stands out for its architecture, luminosity, high level of services and a complete commercial offer.
The center has 115 locations and has as main operators Zara, H & M, Mango, Tous, Tommy, Purification Garcia, Hollister, Bimba and Lola, Eroski. Along with the medium-sized exterior surfaces (Leroy Merli
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Centro Comercial Artea
The Artea shopping center is located on the so-called Right Bank of the Nervión, in the municipality of Leioa, bordering the neighboring municipality of Getxo, cradle of the Basque business community. The Shopping Center is made up of a building with two commercial and leisure floors, and an underground and another surface car park with more than 3,800 spaces, as well as a garden area. Artea, stands out for its architecture, luminosity, high level of services and a complete commercial offer.
The center has 115 locations and has as main operators Zara, H & M, Mango, Tous, Tommy, Purification Garcia, Hollister, Bimba and Lola, Eroski. Along with the medium-sized exterior surfaces (Leroy Merli
Everything Else
Today is an internationally-recognised town planning landmark because the strength of its cutting edge is based on respecting and integrating its industrial past.
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Bilbao
13 Don Diego López Haroko Kale NagusiaToday is an internationally-recognised town planning landmark because the strength of its cutting edge is based on respecting and integrating its industrial past.
Getting Around
Metro Bilbao is an underground system close to street level, with direct and easy access, and size able stations with high vaulted ceilings, where no one would feel closed in. The design of the platform cavern is original simple and effective. The result is a perfect example of engineering and architecture working together.
Plentzia
Metro Bilbao is an underground system close to street level, with direct and easy access, and size able stations with high vaulted ceilings, where no one would feel closed in. The design of the platform cavern is original simple and effective. The result is a perfect example of engineering and architecture working together.