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Elorrio, Basque Country

Bizkaia · Basque Country · Spain · 7,041 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 · Wikimedia Commons

Elorrio is a small town in Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain, home to around 7,041 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Basilica of la Purísima Concepción, Elorrio and Necrópolis of Argiñeta and Hermitage of San Adrián, Elorrio. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 31 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Basilica of la Purísima Concepción, Elorrio, Necrópolis of Argiñeta and Hermitage of San Adrián, Elorrio and Lariz jauregia.
  • Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 22 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Elorrio

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Basilica of la Purísima Concepción, Elorrio1basilica

    Basilica of la Purísima Concepción, Elorrio

    In the centre · Photo

    minor basilica in Elorrio, Spain

  • Necrópolis of Argiñeta and Hermitage of San Adrián, Elorrio2archaeological site

    Necrópolis of Argiñeta and Hermitage of San Adrián, Elorrio

    1 mile from the centre · Photo

    Middle Age cemetery in Elorrio, Spain

  • Lariz jauregia3palace

    Lariz jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

    building in Elorrio, Spain

  • Urkizu-Iturbe Jauregia4palace

    Urkizu-Iturbe Jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

  • Arabio Jauregia5palace

    Arabio Jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

  • Zearsolo Jauregia6palace

    Zearsolo Jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Elorrio, Spain

  • Esteibar-Arauna jauregia7palace

    Esteibar-Arauna jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

  • Arriola Palace8palace

    Arriola Palace

    In the centre · Photo

  • Arespakotxaga-Mendibil Jauregia9palace

    Arespakotxaga-Mendibil Jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

  • Altzerreka-Mendiola Jauregia10palace

    Altzerreka-Mendiola Jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

  • Otsa Jauregia11palace

    Otsa Jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

  • Urkizu Aldatsekua jauregia12palace

    Urkizu Aldatsekua jauregia

    In the centre · Photo

Tours & tickets in Elorrio

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Elorrio can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Elorrio

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Elorrio are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Elorrio and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 31 min away.

Best time to visit Elorrio

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Bilbao (BIO)22 miles, about 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Santander (SDR)68 miles, about 1 h 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Zaragoza (ZAZ)127 miles, about 3 h by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 27 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Bilbao (29 miles), Santander (68 miles).

Elorrio is good for

Around Elorrio

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Elorrio worth visiting?

Yes. Elorrio is known for Basilica of la Purísima Concepción, Elorrio, Necrópolis of Argiñeta and Hermitage of San Adrián, Elorrio and Lariz jauregia. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Elorrio from the UK?

Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 31 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 68 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 27 min.

What is near Elorrio?

Donostia / San Sebastián (31 miles), Bilbao (21 miles), Gasteiz / Vitoria (20 miles) and Getxo (28 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Elorrio?

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