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Country
  
Spain

Comarca
  
Enkarterri

Demonym(s)
  
galdamestarra

Area
  
44.36 km²

Local time
  
Thursday 10:06 PM

Autonomous community
  
Basque Country

Elevation
  
166 m (545 ft)

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Population
  
815 (2014)

Province
  
Galdames httpsmw2googlecommwpanoramiophotosmedium

Weather
  
11°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 93% Humidity

Points of interest
  
Castillo Concejuelo, Cueva La Magdalena, Parque Atxuriaga, Pico Ubieta

Galdames is a valley, town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain.

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Map of Galdames, Biscay, Spain

Main sights are Santa Maria Magdalena and Arenaza caves, both situated in Triano mountain range and the latter containing stalactites and rest of mining operations. Medieval Tower of Loizaga is located in Concejuelo ward, nowadays site of a museum of classic automobiles.

Neighborhoods

Galdames is administratively divided into 8 neighborhoods or wards:

  • Atxuriaga (La Aceña).
  • Concejuelo.
  • Humaran.
  • Larrea.
  • Montellano.
  • San Esteban Galdames.
  • San Pedro Galdames.
  • Txabarri.
  • References

    Galdames Wikipedia