Balmaseda
Founded in 1199 by Lope Sánchez de Mena, Balmaseda holds the distinction of being the first town to receive a municipal charter in what is now Biscay, making it one of the oldest urban settlements in the Basque Country. The town sits on the banks of the River Cadagua in mountain terrain near the border with Burgos, and retains a medieval core with a historic bridge, churches, and tower houses. Its Living Passion performance during Holy Week is a long-running local tradition.
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- Population7,684
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.6 km5.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Balmaseda: quick answers
Where is Balmaseda?
Balmaseda is in Spain, about 57 km36 miles in a straight line from Santander.
How do you get to Balmaseda?
The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 36 min away by road. The nearest train station is Balmaseda, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Balmaseda?
The warmest month is August, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C44°F. The wettest month is November, with about 121 mm4.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Balmaseda?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 2 restaurants, 1 café and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Balmaseda?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Frías, Espinosa de los Monteros and Plentzia.