Elorrio Tourism Blog
Basque bowling game
The bowling alleys in Elorrio are located in the rural neighbourhoods of Argiñeta and San Lorenzo, where they play during their festivals. The Argiñeta...
Basque bowling game
The bowling alleys in Elorrio are located in the rural neighbourhoods of Argiñeta and San Lorenzo, where they play during their festivals. The Argiñeta...
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Traditional trade
When he granted Elorrio its town charter in 1356 Don Tello, Lord of Bizkaia, had two purposes in mind: to provide a defensive bastion and to strengthen trade. In the newly founded town agriculture was important but it was not the main way of making a living:...
March 31st
The Aviazione Legendaria Italiana planes that left Soria on 31st March 1937 and entered Duranguesado bombed Elorrio and Durango at around 8:30 a.m., destroying both towns. The aim of the bombing was to destroy the main roads leading to Arrasate and Elgeta....
Carnival
Carnivals are festivals celebrated all over the world towards the end of winter. It has been believed that in the Basque Country there was a call to awaken the earth with noise.Carnival has to do, as already mentioned, with the celebrations of the spring equinox...
Buzkantz jaia
Buzkantza is a pudding of vegetables, and it was once said to be made to be brought as a gift to houses and farms, and there is also a proverb about it.“Elorrioko buzkantza, zazpi libra eta bost ontza” "Elorrio buzkantza, seven pounds and five ounces"With the aim of...
WINTER OPENING HOURS
From 15th September to 31st May
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday and festivities:
10:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00
TOURISM OFFICE
Berrio-Otxoa Street, 1
48230 Elorrio (Bizkaia)
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