hotel in Areatza

Museums in Areatza

• Basque Traditional Pottery Museum – located in the nearby town of Altzusta, this museum has examples of medieval pottery and decorated pottery made for religious worship, as well as workshops where you can try making something yourself. Open Monday to Friday 10.00 to 13.00 and 16.00 to 19.00, and Saturdays 10.00 to 14.00. 

Exhibitions / Art galeries Areatza

• Beittu Art Gallery – this modern gallery in nearby Traña-Matiena was founded in 2001. Here they don’t just show traditional paintings, but more modern pieces using wood, glass, textiles and steel. Different exhibitions are also held here throughout the year. 

Historic monuments in Areatza

• Santa María de Uribarri Church – situated in Durango, this building was founded in the medieval period. The two construction periods that stand out in the church today are Gothic-Renaissance Baroque-Classicist. Open Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 13.00. 

Shopping in Areatza

• The shops in Areatza are quite small and don’t tend to be large chain stores and markets. There are however many opportunities for shopping in the nearby towns, as well as the city of Bilbao which is only 30 km away. 

Day trip

• 1_ Bilbao – Take a trip to the nearby city of Bilbao and spend the day exploring this city, the largest city in the Basque country: Wander around the Old Town, or have a look at the many museums and art galleries Bilbao has to offer.