Derio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Freddie Hoff
Less than six miles north of Bilbao you will find Derio, a quiet town of imposing buildings, magnificent sports facilities and green meadows.

Take a getaway to Derio and explore every corner of the most iconic building in the municipality, the Seminario. The construction of this peculiar building, designed as a hospital by the local architect Diego Basterra, began in 1932, but was interrupted by the war. Until the 1950s, the great structure was not completed, when it was finally used as a diocesan seminary. Today it houses a hotel, restaurants, different service companies and sports venues.

Reserve a Derio flight plus hotel package and visit two local churches. The first is the baroque church of San Cristóbal, around which the old town grew in the 10th century. Inside is an ornate font dating from 1745 and a collection of beautiful images. The second is the parish church of San Isidro, a neo-Romanesque building from 1958. This is currently considered to be the main local church.

The Vista Alegre Cemetery is another of the places of interest to include in your agenda when you search for Cheap holidays to Derio. Its architectural and heritage value make this cemetery, consecrated in 1902 and featuring up to 29 different building styles, one of the most outstanding in Spain. We strongly recommend you to take a guided tour of this extensive site.

The caseríos or traditional Basque stone farmhouses complete the list of Derio's attractions, underlining the town's rural roots. Today, two examples of these fine buildings are Gaztañaga and Gaztañaga Goikoa. The oldest is the centenary Larrabarri farmhouse, which currently serves as the town's cultural centre.

Travelling to Derio is very easy, even by plane, as the town is next to Bilbao airport. It also has a station where the Txorierri line of the Euskotren Trena train service passes through, as well as several urban and inter-urban bus stops. Take advantage of this magnificent transport offer with a Derio getaway package and leave your worries behind.

Hotel Seminario Bilbao
Hotel Seminario Bilbao
3 out of 5
Larrauri Kalea, 1, Derio, Vizcaya
The price is ฿3,420 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿3,420
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge).
7.4/10 Good! (215 reviews)
"Restaurant was closed"

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2023

Hotel Seminario Bilbao
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 5, Derio, Vizcaya
The price is ฿3,596 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿3,596
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Breakfast Buffet was amazing!"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Hotel New Bilbao Airport
Hotel New Bilbao Airport
3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 1, Derio, Vizcaya
The price is ฿3,492 per night from 27 May to 28 May
฿3,492
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)
"Shower head was broken and room was hot even with the air conditioning on. Had to open the window!"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Hotel New Bilbao Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
B48 Abando
B48 Abando
4 out of 5
Buenos Aires Kalea 15, Bilbao
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and air conditioning.
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"This was a terrific find! Very comfortable, in the heart of everything, and good communication. Electronic checkin worked fine and the only time we needed something it was promptly and efficiently attended to."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

B48 Abando
Bilbao City Center by abba Suites
Bilbao City Center by abba Suites
3.5 out of 5
Calle Huertas de la Villa 15, Bilbao, Bilbao
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"After three weeks traveling around Spain we wanted to end our trip in a quiet, more “roomier” place than a hotel room. ABBA Suites was perfect! A well-equipped kitchen for the 3 days that we were there, a block away from a grocery store and a 15-minute walk to the Guggenheim Museum. The Old Town ..."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Bilbao City Center by abba Suites
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
3.5 out of 5
Alameda Rekalde 1, Bilbao, Bizkaia
Stay at this aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
"Getting into building compicated"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Derio

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
23 Oct 2019

We were on our way home and only used the time to rest before catching the ferry

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
23 Sep 2019

useful supermarkets in the town- not many places to eat

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
6 Sep 2019

The city of Bilbao is beautiful and well worth a visit as is San Sebastian but the motorway toll of 11 euros was extortionate for a 50 mile journey.

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