Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain

Places to visit near Leioa

Leioa is a town in Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, home to about 31,197 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 caves. The must-see places are Ramón de la Sotaren Etxea (2 km), Areetako Hondartza (3 km) and Andra Maria Basilika / Basílica de Santa María (3 km).

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

Leioa at a glance

Location
Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
Population
about 31,197
Coordinates
43.3269° N, 2.9888° W
Places within 50 km
97 (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 Leioa

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

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leioa. The closest is Artatza Jauregia (1 km); the best-known is Ramón de la Sotaren Etxea (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Leioa

47 churches within 100 km of Leioa. The closest is San Joan Bataiatzailea / San Juan Bautista (1 km); the best-known is Andra Maria Basilika / Basílica de Santa María (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leioa

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leioa. The closest is Argalario (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Leioa

19 caves within 100 km of Leioa. The closest is Santimamiñe (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Leioa

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Leioa. The closest is Areetako Hondartza (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Leioa

12 museums within 100 km of Leioa. The closest is Rialia (3 km); the best-known is Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Leioa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leioa
  2. 2 km Ramón de la Sotaren Etxea · heritage site, Biscay
  3. 1 km Ereaga · beach, Biscay
  4. 2 km Areetako Hondartza · beach, Biscay
  5. 1 km Monumento A Evaristo Churruca · heritage site, Biscay
  6. 1 km Andra Maria Basilika / Basílica de Santa María · church, Biscay
  7. 3 km Back to Leioa

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    Within 15 km of Leioa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leioa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3078Artatza Jauregia (1 km)
    Churches2347San Joan Bataiatzailea / San Juan Bautista (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1430Argalario (8 km)
    Caves719Santimamiñe (36 km)
    Beaches & coast615Areetako Hondartza (3 km)
    Museums512Rialia (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Bolueko Hezegunea (3 km)
    Parks410Parque Los Hermanos (4 km)
    Other attractions23Horno Alto N.º1 de Altos Hornos de Vizcaya (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Garraitz (50 km)
    Waterfalls12Goiuriko Ur-jauzia Cascada de Gujuli (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Uribarriko Urtegia (70 km)

    Leioa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leioa?

    Ramón de la Sotaren Etxea (heritage site, about 2 km), Areetako Hondartza (beach, about 3 km), Andra Maria Basilika / Basílica de Santa María (church, about 3 km), Monumento A Evaristo Churruca (heritage site, about 3 km), Ereaga (beach, about 3 km), Parque Los Hermanos (park, about 4 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 caves, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leioa?

    Artatza Jauregia, about 1 km by road; San José Obrero (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leioa?

    San Joan Bataiatzailea / San Juan Bautista, about 1 km by road; Ondizko Baseliza / Ermita de Ondiz (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leioa?

    Argalario, about 8 km by road; Artxandako Askaldegia (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leioa?

    Start in Leioa, visit Ramón de la Sotaren Etxea, then Ereaga, then Areetako Hondartza, then Monumento A Evaristo Churruca, then Andra Maria Basilika / Basílica de Santa María, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leioa?

    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 Leioa

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