Title: Islares Travel Guide: Best of Islares, Castro Urdiales Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Islares](https://expedia.co.uk/Islares-Hotels.d6055543.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Islares](https://expedia.co.uk/Islares-Holiday-Rentals.d6055543.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Islares Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Islares.d6055543.Car-Hire-Guide)[Islares Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Islares.d6055543.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Islares Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo "Islares" by Ignacio Pérez Anguio (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/f9a9b13d7cc62db3d480dddf793e9354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/f9a9b13d7cc62db3d480dddf793e9354.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/f9a9b13d7cc62db3d480dddf793e9354.jpg) by [Ignacio Pérez Anguio](https://www.panoramio.com/user/7273932?with_photo_id=134007600) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Islares" by Ignacio Pérez Anguio (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/812a19c1355cc78d5453dfa4bb71ee40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/812a19c1355cc78d5453dfa4bb71ee40.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/812a19c1355cc78d5453dfa4bb71ee40.jpg) by [Ignacio Pérez Anguio](https://www.panoramio.com/user/7273932?with_photo_id=134007600) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Islares" by Ignacio Pérez Anguio (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/4aec5df6019048f0ea2de950ec7c3351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/4aec5df6019048f0ea2de950ec7c3351.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/4aec5df6019048f0ea2de950ec7c3351.jpg) by [Ignacio Pérez Anguio](https://www.panoramio.com/user/7273932?with_photo_id=134007600) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Islares" by Ignacio Pérez Anguio (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/70dd247fd3935250da82c788718b3e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/70dd247fd3935250da82c788718b3e39.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/70dd247fd3935250da82c788718b3e39.jpg) by [Ignacio Pérez Anguio](https://www.panoramio.com/user/7273932?with_photo_id=134007600) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Islares" by McBodes (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/d59e8062a6d7893d3a28afd4857f74f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/d59e8062a6d7893d3a28afd4857f74f4.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/d59e8062a6d7893d3a28afd4857f74f4.jpg) by [McBodes](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6118176?with_photo_id=124042926) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Islares Things to do - Top hotels in Islares - Top Holiday Rentals in Islares ![Hotel Puerta de Bilbao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1260000/1260000/1260000/2f58ae80_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Puerta de Bilbao Rio Castanos 2, Barakaldo, Vizcaya £68 5 Oct - 6 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barakaldo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Mames Stadium ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (987 reviews) Very good value for money "Very nice stay! Great hotel for its price. Kids enjoyed it. It’s a shame you can’t drink/eat anything that isn’t bought in the hotel outside the room, other than that all great." Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=1260000&PinnedHotelID=1260000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055543) ![Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892100/892054/a7e76382_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel Maria Diaz de Haro Kalea, 2, Portugalete, Vizcaya Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £93 14 Oct - 15 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portugalete. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of Bilbao ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (495 reviews) "Reception staff were very helpful with info about the area and restaurant options nearby." Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F10%2F2025&endDate=15%2F10%2F2025&selected=892054&PinnedHotelID=892054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055543) ![Palacio Arriluce Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91730000/91720200/91720185/3574e4b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palacio Arriluce Hotel Atxekolandeta Kalea 15, Getxo, Bizkaia £230 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Getxo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Port of Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (32 reviews) "Excellent hotel and location. Highly recommend use the spa and massage services" Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=91720185&PinnedHotelID=91720185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055543) [See all 729 properties in Islares](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6055543) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Apartamentos Los Arces](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18343800/18343770/67447f89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartamentos Los Arces Calle Corrillo 9, Arnuero, cantabria Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arnuero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa de los Barcos and Playa del Sable are ... 7.4/10 Good! (20 reviews) "Pone que admiten mascota, pero no son claros al 100% No dicen que no puedes bajar tu perrito contigo a la piscina ni siquiera atado Tampoco solo en el apartamento Que haces entonces??" Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnuero-Hotels-Apartamentos-Los-Arces.h18343770.Hotel-Information) ![Finca El Mazo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15650000/15648400/15648391/df0d7956_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Finca El Mazo Barrio El Rivero Rada, s/n, Rada, Voto Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Voto. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Bodegas Vidular and Colina are located ... 6/10 (24 reviews) "Misleading advertisement and management didn’t respond when we complained. I booked a cabin via hotels.com at Finca el Mazo for my family including our two young children. It was advertised as being family friendly with lots of activities including swimming pool, football, games room and basketball. ..." Reviewed on 5 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Voto-Hotels-Finca-El-Mazo.h15648391.Hotel-Information) ![Apartamentos Solamaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18350000/18343900/18343853/4d845b60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartamentos Solamaza Calle Nogalina 19, Arnuero, cantabria Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Arnuero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Playa de los Barcos and Playa del Sable ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews) "Great to stay over night before catching ferry home , lovely to walk down the beach in the evening , lots of food places." 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While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Church-Castro-Urdiales.d6121584.Attraction) #### Cala de Cotolino Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cala de Cotolino during your trip to Castro Urdiales? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cala-De-Cotolino-Castro-Urdiales.d553248635977472832.Attraction) #### Playa Pocillo de los Frailes Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Pocillo de los Frailes during your trip to Castro Urdiales? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Pocillo-De-Los-Frailes-Castro-Urdiales.d553248635977473967.Attraction) #### Playa Puerto Refugio de Islares Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Puerto Refugio de Islares during your trip to Islares? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Puerto-Refugio-De-Islares-Castro-Urdiales.d553248635977471368.Attraction) #### Playa de Arenillas Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa de Arenillas during your trip to Islares? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-De-Arenillas-Castro-Urdiales.d553248635977471933.Attraction) #### Cabo Cebollero Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabo Cebollero during your travels in Castro Urdiales. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Cebollero-Castro-Urdiales.d553248634014974918.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santona: Caracterized Napoleonic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48249433/347f4449-703a-4f98-b605-9e6c55786aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santona: Caracterized Napoleonic Tour £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santona-caracterized-napoleonic-tour.a48249433.activity-details) ![Visit and Gastronomic Experience of the Santoña Anchovy Factory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48580696/a8c1a383-ab23-43af-a6ff-714724590f66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit and Gastronomic Experience of the Santoña Anchovy Factory £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-and-gastronomic-experience-of-the-santona-anchovy-factory.a48580696.activity-details) ![Old bridge, Balmaseda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4230357/76732d20-0fa0-4d83-ab82-0ddf40eba137.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bizkaia, Mining Route. Enjoy the sea and the mountains, on the same tour. £130 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bizkaia.a4230357.activity-details) [See all activities in Islares](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Islares.d6055543.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Islares ![Photo by Caminante](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/78641f95bdf2e2d132d998037a11161f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castro Urdiales [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castro-Urdiales.dx6046359) - Places of interest - [Port of Bilbao](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Bilbao-Bilbao.d553248621594973900.Attraction) - [Bay of Biscay](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-Of-Biscay-Europe.d6035206.Attraction) - [Sopelana Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Sopelana-Beach-Bilbao.d553248621532487950.Attraction) - [Vizcaya Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao.d6163331.Attraction) - [Orinon Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Orinon-Beach-Spain.d6121576.Attraction) - [Hospital Universitario Cruces](https://expedia.co.uk/Hospital-Universitario-Cruces-Bilbao.d553248621563221792.Attraction) - [Getxo Aquarium](https://expedia.co.uk/Getxo-Aquarium-Bilbao.d6189264.Attraction) - [Paseo de la Costa](https://expedia.co.uk/Paseo-De-La-Costa-Noja.d553248635922161401.Attraction) - [Santa Olaja Mill](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Olaja-Mill-Arnuero.d738148909352620032.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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