Derio

Travel Guide
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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 RM393 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
RM393
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Derio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium are ...
7.4/10 Good! (212 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 RM450 per night from 13 May to 14 May
RM450
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Derio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The buffet breakfast looked good but with an advised bus transfer time of 0500hrs to the terminal, I did not have time to enjoy said breakfast. Could more flexible bus times be arranged, seeing as it only takes 5 minutes."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM412 per night from 5 May to 6 May
RM412
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Derio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (525 reviews)
"The shower floor was slippery. The bed was a large and comfortable with great pillows."

Reviewed on 12 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
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, a Smart TV, and cable TV. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2023

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
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a plasma TV. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"Very modern, clean and safe."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 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 3.5-star aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
"Great property and wonderful location so many restaurants and shops near by. Check in was easy and the apartment was great perfect for a few days in the city. The only problem was they only provided 1 pillow each so I had to request extra pillows and after messaging they were only available to get ..."

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.