La Arboleda natural complex

La Arboleda offers a spectacular natural and scenic environment. When the mining exploitation was abandoned, groundwater came to the surface and, today, the surrounding mining shafts have become lakes through which you can walk and enjoy nature. Declared a monument in 2002, the mining town of La Arboleda is undoubtedly the most representative neighbourhood of what was Biscay's historical mining.

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General and/or specific data

  • You can go up to La Arboleda on the Larreineta funicular, it stands out for its historical value and design.
  • La Arboleda is one of the best-preserved mining towns in Europe.

Information about accessibility

Accessibility of La Arboleda natural complex

A Good Idea

As a complement to the visit to La Arboleda, you can go to the Ekoetxea Meatzaldea. An environmental interpretation centre that has two locations. The closest venue to the town of La Arboleda is Peñas Negras, which is reached through a route with spectacular landscapes. In the village itself, it is a tradition to eat beans with their sacraments in any of its restaurants.

Ekoetxea Meatzaldea

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You can discover Bizkaia's industrial and mining heritage and legacy along the various Iron River routes?

Iron River routes

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Ekoetxea Meatzaldea