Castro-Urdiales Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

The Ayuntamiento

The Ayuntamiento, Castro-Urdiales

 timtregenza Says:  Pleasant architecture on the main plaza. 

Castle and Lighthouse

Castle and Lighthouse, Castro-Urdiales

 timtregenza Says:  You don't appear to be able to get into the castle, but it is next to the church and there are wonderful views from the grounds. 

Iglesia de Santa Maria de la Asuncion

Iglesia de Santa Maria de la Asuncion, Castro-Urdiales

 timtregenza Says:  Gothic church overlooking the harbour. 

Hotels  

Sercotel Las Rocas

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Hotels  

El Cordobes: Looks like a bordello?!

El Cordobes: Looks like a bordello?!, Castro-Urdiales

 illumina Says:  The pension is situated in one of the picturesque narrow cobbled streets set back from the sea front, and is over a bar, which does unfortunately play reggaeton music until the small hours. If you're here for the fiesta though, that shouldn't worry you as by the time you... 

Bancotel

Bancotel, Castro-Urdiales

 Carmela71 Says:  My favorite accomodation is www.bancotel.com you get bonus to stay in diferent hotels (3,4 starts) for only 50 euros the double room per night, great value and quality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Restaurants  

The Dallas Cafe: JR Ewing was here (possibly)

The Dallas Cafe: JR Ewing was here (possibly), Castro-Urdiales

 MelanieBee Says:  This coffee shop was where our "guide" dropped us off for a cup of coffee or tea, and a biscuit before we explored the town. They have a good selection of spanish pastries and biscuits which you can eat there, or take away. After your stroll around the local tourist... 

Mesón Marinero: Fresh seafood

Mesón Marinero: Fresh seafood, Castro-Urdiales

 enjoytravelling Says:  Typical fishermen restaurant where you can eat fresh seafood. Don't miss the"txangurro" and the local "anchoas". Anchoas 

Nightlife  

Tornado: Tornado

Tornado: Tornado, Castro-Urdiales

 illumina Says:  This bar, in the Calle de Belen, can't be missed as the entrance is a submarine's door. Inside is a small seating area, with some interesting decoration (I seem to remember there being DVD covers on the wall), and pretty loud rock music playing! 

Transportation  

Bizkaibus from Bilbao

Bizkaibus from Bilbao, Castro-Urdiales

 timtregenza Says:  There are regular (2 times an hour) buses from Bilbao to Castro. Journey time is just under an hour. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Heavy traffic

Heavy traffic, Castro-Urdiales

 timtregenza Says:  Castro is a small fishing village that has grown and become a commuter town for Bilbao and Santander. Additionally it attracts many visitors for its beauty and excellent food.As a result, traffic can be bad, and parking difficult. 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Castro-Urdiales. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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 Castro Urdiales is in Santander but at only 30 km from Bilbao. This are only views of its absolutely gorgious coast, but It is a must, to visit the Gotic church of Santa Maria The history of... 

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 We went on a P&O mini cruise from Portsmouth to Santurzi (or Bilbao if you are Mr P&O and want to attract more customers), which is basically just a sail (is it still called sailing even if there are... 

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 The 15th of August 2008 was a national holiday in Spain, so we took the day off work as we'd been invited to go for a drive to the north of Vitoria with a Spanish co-worker and his girlfriend. We... 

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 Castro-Urdiales is a typical Spanish fishing village. The church, castle and lighthouse on the rocks are very fotogenic. There is also a nice sea promenade with lots of bars where you can sip a glass... 

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