Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain

Places to visit near Basauri

Basauri is a town in Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, home to about 42,657 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 caves. The must-see places are Malmasin (2 km), Europa Parkea (3 km) and San Anton Eliza (4 km).

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Basauri, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
Basauri, Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basauri at a glance

Location
Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
Population
about 42,657
Coordinates
43.2397° N, 2.8858° W
Places within 50 km
80 (79 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Basauri

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basauri: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Basauri

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basauri. The closest is John Jauregia (La Bolsa Eraikina) (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Basauri

46 churches within 100 km of Basauri. The closest is San Pedro (1 km); the best-known is San Anton Eliza (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basauri

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basauri. The closest is Malmasin (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Basauri

17 caves within 100 km of Basauri. The closest is Axlor (23 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Axlor · cave · Biscay · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Santimamiñe · cave · Biscay · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Atxurra · cave · Biscay · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Goikolau · cave · Biscay · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Lezetxiki · cave · Gipuzkoa · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Uxar Kobazuloa · cave · Gipuzkoa · ~49 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Basauri

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Basauri. The closest is Areetako Hondartza (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Basauri

12 museums within 100 km of Basauri. The closest is Euskal Museoa (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Basauri

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basauri
  2. 2 km Malmasin · viewpoint, Biscay
  3. 4 km San Anton Eliza · church, Biscay
  4. 1 km John Jauregia (La Bolsa Eraikina) · heritage site, Biscay
  5. 1 km Euskal Museoa · museum, Biscay
  6. 2 km Europa Parkea · park, Biscay
  7. 3 km Back to Basauri

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From travellers near Basauri

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How to reach Basauri

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    Within 15 km of Basauri

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basauri by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2472John Jauregia (La Bolsa Eraikina) (5 km)
    Churches1646San Pedro (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1636Malmasin (2 km)
    Caves617Axlor (23 km)
    Beaches & coast515Areetako Hondartza (18 km)
    Museums312Euskal Museoa (4 km)
    Parks411Europa Parkea (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Urdaibaiko Biosfera Erreserba (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Garraitz (43 km)
    Waterfalls22Goiuriko Ur-jauzia Cascada de Gujuli (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Uribarriko Urtegia (54 km)
    Other attractions01Faro de Cabo Mayor (98 km)

    Basauri: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basauri?

    Malmasin (viewpoint, about 2 km), Europa Parkea (park, about 3 km), San Anton Eliza (church, about 4 km), Euskal Museoa (museum, about 4 km), John Jauregia (La Bolsa Eraikina) (heritage site, about 5 km), Jesusen Bihotza Eliza (church, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Basauri?

    80 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 caves, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Basauri?

    John Jauregia (La Bolsa Eraikina), about 5 km by road; Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Basauri?

    San Pedro, about 1 km by road; San Anton Eliza (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Basauri?

    Malmasin, about 2 km by road; Pagasarriko Atxa (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basauri?

    Start in Basauri, visit Malmasin, then San Anton Eliza, then John Jauregia (La Bolsa Eraikina), then Euskal Museoa, then Europa Parkea, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basauri?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Basauri

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Basauri’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Basauri on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.