Avellaneda, Basque Country
Bizkaia · Basque Country · Spain · 2,305 residents
Avellaneda is a village in Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain, home to around 2,305 people. There are 7 notable places to see in and around town, including Encartaciones Museum and Avellaneda Assembly House. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 19 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Encartaciones Museum, Avellaneda Assembly House and Torre De Urrutia.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 14 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Avellaneda
Ranked by how well known they are.
1museum
2castleAvellaneda Assembly House
In the centre · Photo
5castleBolonburuko Dorrea
2 miles from the centre · Photo
6palaceGobeo jauregia
2 miles from the centre · Photo
Torre De Urrutia
castle · In the centre
Torre De Traslaviña
castle · 3 miles from the centre
Torre De Horcasitas
palace · 2 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Avellaneda
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Avellaneda can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Avellaneda are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Avellaneda and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 19 min away.
Best time to visit Avellaneda
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Bilbao (BIO)14 miles, about 19 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)36 miles, about 51 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)146 miles, about 3 h 27 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 33 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Bilbao (10 miles), Santander (36 miles).
Avellaneda is good for
Around Avellaneda
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Avellaneda worth visiting?
Yes. Avellaneda is known for Encartaciones Museum, Avellaneda Assembly House and Torre De Urrutia. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Avellaneda from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 19 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 36 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 33 min.
Is Avellaneda good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Avellaneda?
Bilbao (12 miles), Santander (36 miles), Gasteiz / Vitoria (36 miles) and Getxo (12 miles) are all within an hour or so.