Basauri

Basauri is located in the historical territory of Bizkaia, in the Greater Bilbao area. The municipality rises from both sides is of the River Nervión, where the Nervión and the Ibaizabal coincide. A basically industrial town, Basauri separated from Arrigorriaga in 1510 as the municipality of Basauri's San Miguel. The Town Hall was placed in this neighbourhood until the beginning of the 20th century, when it was moved to the neighbourhood of Dos Caminos. The name Dos Caminos (Bidebieta) was given due to the junction of the road that connects Bilbao with Castilla, and a second road that departs from Bilbao and heads for Gipuzkoa and France.

This privileged status contributed to the improvement of the economy in the municipality, reflected on the increase of its taverns, on the edge of the road. To remember the road junction, there you can find an emblematic sculpture of a cart drawn by two donkeys.

Bizkotxalde, the largest park in Bizkaia

Concerning the artistic heritage, the Ariz Tower and the hermitage of San Fausto de Ariz, historically bound to the tower, are the symbols of Basauri. The beautiful parish church of San Miguel dates back to the 16th century, and the hermitage of San Martín de Fínaga are another two characteristic buildings. The Soloarte Park is another outstanding enclave in Basauri, which is home to art works by one of the distinguished citizens: Sculptor Agustín Ibarrola. What is more, the Bizkotxalde Park is the largest in Bizkaia.

The municipality of Basauri celebrates its patron Saint festival in the mid-October, consecrated to San Fausto. There, more than 10,000 people take to the streets dressed in traditional clothes.