Balmaseda, Basque Country
Bizkaia · Basque Country · Spain · 7,684 residents
Ethnographic museum Artziniega
La Encartada Beret Factory Museum in Balmaseda
Molinillo de Velasco tower house
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Horcasitas jauregiaBalmaseda is a small town in Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain, home to around 7,684 people. There are 10 notable places to see in and around town, including Ethnographic museum Artziniega and La Encartada Beret Factory Museum in Balmaseda. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 23 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Ethnographic museum Artziniega, La Encartada Beret Factory Museum in Balmaseda and Molinillo de Velasco tower house.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 16 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Balmaseda
Ranked by how well known they are.
1museumEthnographic museum Artziniega
6 miles from the centre · Photo
- 2museum
- 3castle
- 4palace
Urrutia jauregia, Balmaseda
In the centre · Photo
- 5palace
Horcasitas jauregia
In the centre · Photo
6monasteryConvent of Santa Clara, Balmaseda
In the centre · Photo
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8castleTerreros Dorrea
1 mile from the centre · Photo
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9palaceConvent of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Artziniega
7 miles from the centre · Photo
10palaceUrrutia Jauregia
1 mile from the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in Balmaseda
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Balmaseda can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Balmaseda are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Balmaseda and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 23 min away.
Best time to visit Balmaseda
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Bilbao (BIO)16 miles, about 23 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)35 miles, about 50 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)145 miles, about 3 h 25 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 37 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Bilbao (13 miles), Santander (35 miles).
Balmaseda is good for
Around Balmaseda
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Balmaseda worth visiting?
Yes. Balmaseda is known for Ethnographic museum Artziniega, La Encartada Beret Factory Museum in Balmaseda and Molinillo de Velasco tower house. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Balmaseda from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 23 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 35 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 37 min.
Is Balmaseda good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Balmaseda?
Bilbao (14 miles), Santander (36 miles), Gasteiz / Vitoria (36 miles) and Getxo (14 miles) are all within an hour or so.