Balmaseda

Spain

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.

Procession of the Passion play on Good Friday, past the Old Bridge.

  • Ayuntamiento, San Severino Plaza, 1. With its impressive columns.
  • Old Bridge, Roman style medieval Bridge (XIII)
  • Saint Severine's church (XIV)
  • Balmaseda Historical Museum
  • Horcasitas Palace
  • Saint John's church
  • Saint Roch and Saint Sebastian's hermitage (chapel) on top of mount Kolitza
  • Santa Clara church and museum

Ayuntamiento, San Severino Plaza, 1. With its impressive columns.

  • Good Thursday and Good Friday Passion play: Procession and representation of Christ's Last Supper, Judgement and Crucifixion by locals.
  • San Severino festivals: 23rd October.

  • Medieval market in March.

  • Las Piscinas, La Calzada Kalea 1,, +34 946 80 14 72. 10AM-8PM. Restaurant
  • Iza. Restaurant
  • Bar "Los Gemelos"
  • Bar "Sauto"
  • Many cafes and bars around Plaza San Severino have a great selection of tapas

Las Piscinas, La Calzada Kalea 1,, +34 946 80 14 72. 10AM-8PM. Restaurant

Iza. Restaurant

Try any one of the cafes or bars in Plaza San Severino.