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Gautegiz Arteaga

Coastal village

Gautegiz Arteaga (Spanish: Gautéguiz de Arteaga) is a town in Biscay, in the northern Spanish autonomous community of the Basque Country.

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It is located on the right bank of the Urdaibai estuary.

Its most emblematic building is the Arteaga Tower, a medieval castle rebuilt in the 19th century for the French empress Eugénie de Montijo.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Gautegiz Arteaga
Province
Bizkaia
Autonomous community
País Vasco
Population (INE 2025)
866
Altitude
40 m
Area (IGN)
12.5 km²
District
Busturialdea
Postcode
48314
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The essentials for getting around Gautegiz Arteaga without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.3531° N, 2.6510° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
48314
Altitude
40 m
Population (INE 2025)
866 inhabitants
District
Busturialdea
Province / region
Bizkaia · País Vasco
Official website
gautegizarteaga.com

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Gautegiz Arteaga's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Gautegiz Arteaga

7 registered places to stay

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