Blessed with majestic mountains, lush green forests and sparkling lakes, Berriz offers plenty of opportunities for enjoying outdoor activities including trekking, camping, hiking, fishing, and bird watching. The beaches of Lekeitio are safe for swimming and a myriad of adventure sports such as diving, skiing, surfing, and sailing. Located near to Berriz apartment rentals is the Natural Park of Urkiola which takes its name from the pass running through it from north to south, and from the sanctuary built in honor of San Antonio Abad and San Antonio de Padua. It is a place of pilgrimage located in the heart of the natural area. Spread over an area of 5,955 hectares, the park comprises a series of massifs and enormous white limestone rocks interspersed with deep gullies, making it a great place for hiking and trekking. Within the park area, you can see the exotic wildlife and rare species of birds including Goshawk, Sparrow Hawk, the European Honey Buzzard, and the European Short-Toed Eagle. Visit the Cave of Mari and the prehistoric sites of Axlor and Bolinkoba where you can see the animal and human remains and the tools used by the Neolithic settlers of that region or enjoy a picnic with your family in the lush green surroundings of the park. If you want to explore more, plan an exciting day excursion to the neighboring town of Bilbao, which is just 30 minutes from Berriz.
< p>Berriz has a handful of shops where you can buy wide variety of goods from designer clothing to colorful fabrics, leatherwear, hats, books, exquisite handicrafts and gift items. On the dining front, the town boasts a wide variety of eateries, which are located in all the corners of the city. From quaint cafés to elegant specialty restaurants near to Berriz Spain holiday rentals , all kinds of gastronomic establishments can be found in the town. Pamper you palate to authentic Spanish food and mouthwatering international cuisine which is further complimented by divine cocktails.