Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain

Places to visit near Derio

Derio is a town in Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, home to about 4,905 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 caves. The must-see places are Artxandako Askaldegia (6 km), Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao (7 km) and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (7 km).

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

Derio at a glance

Location
Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
Population
about 4,905
Coordinates
43.3054° N, 2.8812° W
Places within 50 km
78 (71 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 Derio

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Forts & heritage near Derio

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Derio. The closest is Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Derio

43 churches within 100 km of Derio. The closest is Iglesia de San Martín Obispo (3 km); the best-known is Jesusen Bihotza Eliza (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Derio

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Derio. The closest is Lainamendi (3 km); the best-known is Artxandako Askaldegia (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Derio

17 caves within 100 km of Derio. The closest is Santimamiñe (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Derio

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Derio. The closest is Areetako Hondartza (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Derio

12 museums within 100 km of Derio. The closest is Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Derio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Derio
  2. 6 km Artxandako Askaldegia · viewpoint, Biscay
  3. 1 km Guggenheim Museum Bilbao · museum, Biscay
  4. 1 km Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao · heritage site, Biscay
  5. 2 km Euskal Museoa · museum, Biscay
  6. 2 km Europa Parkea · park, Biscay
  7. 8 km Back to Derio

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Derio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1971Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao (7 km)
    Churches1543Iglesia de San Martín Obispo (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2141Lainamendi (3 km)
    Caves517Santimamiñe (25 km)
    Beaches & coast515Areetako Hondartza (14 km)
    Museums312Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (7 km)
    Parks411Europa Parkea (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Urdaibaiko Biosfera Erreserba (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Garraitz (40 km)
    Other attractions12La Huella (6 km)
    Waterfalls12Goiuriko Ur-jauzia Cascada de Gujuli (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Uribarriko Urtegia (62 km)

    Derio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Derio?

    Artxandako Askaldegia (viewpoint, about 6 km), Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao (heritage site, about 7 km), Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (museum, about 7 km), Europa Parkea (park, about 8 km), Euskal Museoa (museum, about 8 km), Jesusen Bihotza Eliza (church, about 8 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Derio?

    Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao, about 7 km by road; John Jauregia (La Bolsa Eraikina) (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Derio?

    Iglesia de San Martín Obispo, about 3 km by road; Jesusen Bihotza Eliza (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Derio?

    Lainamendi, about 3 km by road; Berreaga (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Derio?

    Start in Derio, visit Artxandako Askaldegia, then Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, then Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao, then Euskal Museoa, then Europa Parkea, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Derio?

    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 Derio

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