Ayala Valley

Located mid-way between the historical territories of western Álava and Bizkaia, in the Ayala and Alto Nervión Valley, is a natural beauty spot where visitors can enjoy the tranquillity of the scenic surroundings and their unique culture and heritage, all within fast, easy access from Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz. To learn more about the region, visitors can follow the Txakoli de Aiaraldea Route which features Txakoli wine cellars, tourist accommodation, restaurants, tourist offices, etc.

Nature lovers can enjoy a range of footpaths of varying degrees of difficulty through the legendary peaks and trails of the Sierra Salvada, admiring the local wildlife and flora as they go. As a place where countless birds live or rest after their long migratory journeys, Ayala is also an unrivalled location for bird watching.