'''Balmaseda''' is a town in Vizcaya, Basque Country.
A small and charming Basque town near the border with Burgos. Nestled in the mountains, it is an excellent base for exploring the wilderness.
Get in
'''By bus''' BizkaiBus has service between Bilbao bus terminal and Balmaseda. Balmaseda does not have a bus station, so the drop-off point is the same as the pick-up point.
'''By train''' FEVE runs two trains an hour to and from Bilbao (Santander Station).
Get around
Balmaseda is small, so walking the the best way to get around.
See
Ayuntmiento-Town Hall with its impressive columns
Puente Viejo Roman Bridge (XIII)
Iglesia de San Severino (XIV)
Balmaseda Historical Museum
Palacio Horcasitas
Iglesia San Juan
Ermita de San Roque y San Sebastian en el monte Kolitza
Iglesia de Santa Clara . It is also a museum
Medieval market in March.
Semana Santa (Easter). Representation of the Last Supper, Judgment and Crucifixion by locals.
San Severino festivals: 23rd October.
Eat
Restaurante "Las Piscinas"
Restaurante "Iza"
Bar "Los Gemelos"
Bar "Sauto"
Many cafes and bars around Plaza San Severino have a great selection of tapas
Drink
Try any one of the cafes or bars in Plaza San Severino.
Sleep
Hotel San Roque Avda. Encartaciones, 2. tel 946 102 268
Hostal Begona Plaza San Severino, 12. tel 946 102 326
Hostel/Pension Mendia c/Martin Mendia, 6. tel. 946 102 258
Refugio Kolitxa Monte Kolitxa tel. 946 800 000
Albergue El Penueco Barrio el Penueco tel. 629 535 249
Albergue La Garbea Monte La Garbea tel. 946 800 000