ELORRIO. “HARRIA ETA TALADRINA”
ELORRIO. “HARRIA ETA TALADRINA” In 2022, Elorrio started the publication of the magazine “Harria eta Taladrina”, which reflects its historical link with iron and industry. This magazine aims to publicize and disseminate the industrial heritage in an...
WHAT DOES ELORRIO MEAN?
WHAT DOES ELORRIO MEAN? Here it is the explanation of where the name Elorrio comes from. In Spanish, it means hawthorn, hawthorn is a type of tree, and ‘elorria’ is also used to designate the red fruits of this tree. Due to the abundance of hawthorn bushes around this...
ESKUPILOTA
ESKUPILOTA In this form of the game of pelota the leather ball is struck directly with the hand. Players strap up their hands with protective tape and fabric. Basque pelota is a ball game that enjoys a long tradition in the Basque Country. With it, the Basques have...
ERREBONBILLOAK
ERREBONBILLOAK On the first Sunday in October a somewhat unusual festivitytakes place in Elorrio under the name of Errebonbilloak. In 1571 the Christian fleet defeated the Turks at the battle of Lepanto, thus cutting short the expansion of Islam across the western...