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Mendata

The village has deep roots in local culture and a wide variety of folklore. It’s located in the high part of Urdaibai, 7 km from Gernika-Lumo. It’s made up of four neighbourhoods. They are Elejalde, Albiz, Marmiz and Olabe and their beautiful natural setting provides numerous itineraries for walking or biking. Just a few kilometres from the city centre you can find the so-called Balcony of Bizkaia.

September is usually a good time to visit the town. That is when the popular poultry fair is organised and the famous Mendi Martxa (mountain hike) is held. The town celebrates the festivals for its patron saint San Miguel on 29 September.

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PLACES OF INTEREST

Idatze Etxea. Interpretation Centre of the Country House and its Environment Olazarra Foundry Albiz Palace Montalbán House Tower San Miguel Arcángel Church Balcony of Biscay

Idatze Etxea. Interpretation Centre of the Country House and its Environment

Here is the information point and municipal shelter primarily aimed at pilgrims.

Olazarra Foundry

Old foundry and mill situated in the Marmiz neighbourhood.

Albiz Palace

An 18th century building on whose main facade you can see the coats of arms of the Albiz and the Allende Salazar.

Montalbán House Tower

Situated on a strategic hill that dominates extensive lands and the old Medieval route to Guernica. It dates from the 16th century and is the only pentagonal tower in the Basque Country.

San Miguel Arcángel Church

Built in the 10th century on a hill with beautiful views and extended in the 16th century. It is Gothic Renaissance in style and at its portico there is a stone table that serves as a meeting point.

BALCONY OF BISCAY

Viewpoint from where you can enjoy the most mountainous landscape of the Urdaibai basin. Situated on the hillsides of Oiz, the Balcony of Biscay is an emblematic enclave from where the forest mass of the area can be seen in full. There is a legend that says that this place was where witches would meet when night fell. From here you will enjoy a great panoramic view of Biscay, and a pretty summit that will make up for the climb if you ascend on foot. You can also ascend by car.