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Zaldibar belongs to the historical territory of Bizkaia and is located in the Duranguesado region. The town is encompassed by mountains and bordered by Gipuzkoa to the east. Zaldibar is situated 7 km from Durango and 9 km from Eibar.
Road communications are good due to the existing N-634, A-8 and the train Bilbao-San Sebastián. The municipality is made of a main centre of population and several rural neighbourhoods. Most inhabitants and services are located in the centre of the town. Zaldibar houses a rich and important historical and artistic heritage.
We should begin our visit with the church of San Andrés, dating back to the 13th century and rebuilt later on a couple of times. Inside the church there is an outstanding Gothic sculpture dating back to the late 15th century, carved in sandstone, and in whose central section appears the cross of San Andrés. We will follow with the chapel of the former hospital, where its Neo-Romanesque characteristics stand out, the monastery of Carmelite Order, the Calvary from the 17th century moved to the neighbourhood of Goierri, and the six hermitages in different neighbourhoods in Zaldibar. As for civil architecture we will highlight the Town Hall, built in 1972 and situated next to a square with gardens and several interesting towers dating back to the 15th and 17th centuries such as Garitaonandia, Zaldua and Eitzaga. The village's natural surroundings offer the tourist the opportunity of making many different routes.
We should mention Urkiola Natural Park, where we will enjoy marvellous landscapes and spots.
With the arrival of the winter, Zaldibar's population celebrates its patron Saint festival of San Andrés at the end of November. Concerts and very different activities fill the festival's programme.
