Eguzki B & B
In rural Durango, Basque Country, only 30 mins from Bilbao
In rural Durango, Basque Country, only 30 mins from Bilbao
Durango area
1st-3rd February - Verdeago ecological fair, Durango
3rd February - San Blas country fair, Abadiño. Dozens of stalls with local produce, farm animals & rural sport shows etc. Weekend of events with pelota matches, concerts in local bars etc
24 February - 40minuturock Durango, Plateruena. 24-hour rock and ska festival
30th March - Ardo Saltsan wine and delicatessen fair, Durango.
18th - 21st April - Durangoko Pasiñue passion play, Durango
22nd April? - commemoration of battle of Intxortas, Elgeta (Spanish Civil War). Visits to trenches and battle scenes, parade of gudaris (Basque soldiers) and Franco's forces, presentations to veterans and families.
19th May - country fair, Mañaria
21st - 23rd June - Haizetara street band festival, Amorebieta.
1st September .- Ferixa Nagusia, Elorrio. Biggest country fair in Bizkaia of the summer, with stalls of local produce, farm animals, drumming parade on 2nd, pelota and rural sports, concerts all week etc
6th October - Errebonbillos, Elorrio. Traditional Basque dancing commemorating event from Carlist wars.
13th October - San Fausto, Durango's main fiesta. 10 days of events with concerts, parades, fancy dress, children's events etc
November - mushroom picking and tasting events throughout the month in local towns
6th - 8th December - Durango Azoka, the main book and music fair of the Basque Country. More than 150 stalls from local publishers and record companies, programme of cultural events and concerts all weekend. Lively atmosphere in town.