Derio

Travel 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 New Bilbao Airport
Hotel New Bilbao Airport
3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 1, Derio, Vizcaya
The price is S$148 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$148
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Derio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (560 reviews)
"Perfect formy work trip."

Reviewed on 5 Jun,2024

Hotel New Bilbao Airport
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 S$151 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
S$151
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very good value with breakfast included and transportation to the airport"

Reviewed on 19 Jun,2024

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Seminario Bilbao
Hotel Seminario Bilbao
3 out of 5
Larrauri Kalea, 1, Derio, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$154 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
S$154
per night
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Derio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
7.4/10 Good! (219 reviews)
"Restaurant was closed"

Reviewed on 17 Sep,2023

Hotel Seminario Bilbao
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.
Livensa Living Studios Bilbao
Livensa Living Studios Bilbao
3 out of 5
Madariaga Etorbidea 58, Bilbao, Bizkaia
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bilbao. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
"Room is nice and clean; onsite parking with a reasonable price is a plus. Convenient location! Highly recommend this place!"

Reviewed on 19 Sep,2023

Livensa Living Studios Bilbao
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 (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Guggenheim ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 10 Jun,2024

Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
B48 Abando
B48 Abando
4 out of 5
Buenos Aires Kalea 15, Bilbao
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean apt, easy access, parking add on was convenient and easy access. Very happy with Abando B48."

Reviewed on 19 May,2024

B48 Abando
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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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

useful supermarkets in the town- not many places to eat

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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.