Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain

Places to visit near Elexalde

Elexalde is a town in Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, home to about 4,848 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Antekera (2 km), Meñakoz (6 km) and Butroe's Castle (6 km).

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Elexalde at a glance

Location
Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
Population
about 4,848
Coordinates
43.4149° N, 2.9368° W
Places within 50 km
82 (61 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

Top places to visit near Elexalde

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elexalde: 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 Elexalde

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elexalde. The closest is Butroe's Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Elexalde

47 churches within 100 km of Elexalde. The closest is Andra Mariaren Zeruratzea (4 km); the best-known is Andra Mariaren Zeruratzea (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elexalde

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

  • Antekera · viewpoint · Biscay · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Sollube · viewpoint · Biscay · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Artxandako Askaldegia · viewpoint · Biscay · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Argalario · viewpoint · Biscay · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Urizarmendi · viewpoint · Biscay · ~5 km
  • Malmasin · viewpoint · Biscay · ~26 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Elexalde

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Elexalde. The closest is Playa Elexalde (1 km); the best-known is Meñakoz (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Elexalde

19 caves within 100 km of Elexalde. The closest is Entrada Túnel (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Elexalde

13 museums within 100 km of Elexalde. The closest is Museo Plasentia Butron (2 km); the best-known is Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Elexalde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elexalde
  2. 2 km Antekera · viewpoint, Biscay
  3. 5 km Meñakoz · beach, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
  4. 8 km Ereaga · beach, Biscay
  5. 11 km Butroe's Castle · heritage site, Biscay
  6. 4 km Andra Mariaren Zeruratzea · church, Biscay
  7. 10 km Back to Elexalde

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From travellers near Elexalde

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How to reach Elexalde

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    Within 15 km of Elexalde

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elexalde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1869Butroe's Castle (6 km)
    Churches2047Andra Mariaren Zeruratzea (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1434Antekera (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1121Playa Elexalde (1 km)
    Caves719Entrada Túnel (8 km)
    Museums513Museo Plasentia Butron (2 km)
    Parks411Santurtziko Parkea (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Urdaibaiko Biosfera Erreserba (29 km)
    Waterfalls13Cascada Uriedariona (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Garraitz (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Uribarriko Urtegia (78 km)
    Other attractions01Faro de Cabo Mayor (87 km)

    Elexalde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elexalde?

    Antekera (viewpoint, about 2 km), Meñakoz (beach, about 6 km), Butroe's Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Andra Mariaren Zeruratzea (church, about 10 km), Ereaga (beach, about 12 km), Ramón de la Sotaren Etxea (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elexalde?

    Butroe's Castle, about 6 km by road; Martiartu Dorretxea (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elexalde?

    Andra Mariaren Zeruratzea, about 4 km by road; Andra Maria (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elexalde?

    Antekera, about 2 km by road; Urizarmendi (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elexalde?

    Start in Elexalde, visit Antekera, then Meñakoz, then Ereaga, then Butroe's Castle, then Andra Mariaren Zeruratzea, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elexalde?

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

    Towns near Elexalde

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