Elvillar/Bilar
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GENERAL DETAILS
Official Name:
Elvillar/Bilar
No. Of inhabitants:
367.00
Area:
17.50
Km2
Lying on a flat area in the south of the historical territory of Alava, the town of Elvillar belongs to the Cuadrilla de Laguardia-Rioja Alavesa region. El Soto, which is a tributary of Ebro River, flows through its limits.
We begin our journey in the town centre, where the 16th-century Gothic church of La Asunción prevails. We can admire a series of palace houses both in the main square and in the adjacent streets.
Prehistoric remains
Many prehistoric traces have been found in this area of Alava. In the vicinity of Elvillar, for example, we encounter the spectacular dolmens of "El Encinal" and "La Chabola de la Hechicera". The latter was discovered in 1935 and its size and excellent state of preservation will impress those who come around. The nearby cave of Los Husos also accommodates a significant archaeological site.
The town celebrates the patron saint festival honouring San Roque on August 15th and 16th. A festive atmosphere reigns those days. On the eve of the festival, locals hold a coven in the surroundings of "La Chabola de la Hechicera" dolmen.
We begin our journey in the town centre, where the 16th-century Gothic church of La Asunción prevails. We can admire a series of palace houses both in the main square and in the adjacent streets.
Prehistoric remains
Many prehistoric traces have been found in this area of Alava. In the vicinity of Elvillar, for example, we encounter the spectacular dolmens of "El Encinal" and "La Chabola de la Hechicera". The latter was discovered in 1935 and its size and excellent state of preservation will impress those who come around. The nearby cave of Los Husos also accommodates a significant archaeological site.
The town celebrates the patron saint festival honouring San Roque on August 15th and 16th. A festive atmosphere reigns those days. On the eve of the festival, locals hold a coven in the surroundings of "La Chabola de la Hechicera" dolmen.
HOW TO GET?
By road
From Vitoria-Gasteiz, take the A-2124 road and once down Herrera Pass, join the A-124 road until Laguardia. There, follow the A-3228 road to Elvillar.
From Donostia-San Sebastián, take the N-1 road towards Vitoria-Gasteiz and head for Logrońo. Before arriving in Miranda de Ebro, turn off the N-124 road until Laguardia. Finally, drive on the A-3228 road towards our destination.
From Bilbao, take the AP-68 motorway until exit 8 (Zambrana), and continue on the N-124 road until Laguardia. Once there, join the A-3228 road towards Elvillar.
Public Transport
By bus: Continental Auto offers bus services in the Cuadrilla de Laguardia-Rioja Alavesa.
By train: The nearest station is that of El Cortijo, 10.6 km far from Elvillar.
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