Centro de Visitantes Leitzaran
Visitor centre of the Leitzaran valley with the Water Interpretation Centre, a Fishing School and the start of the Plazaola greenway.
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About the museum
The Leitzaran Visitor Centre is in Otieta park in Andoain, at the entrance to the Plazaola-Leitzaran greenway. It brings together the Water Interpretation Centre (Centro de Interpretación del Agua), which shows the natural and cultural values of the Leitzaran river valley, and the Fishing School, where catch-and-release sport fishing is taught, with a casting area and a fishing ground (coto).
The Leitzaran valley has been a protected biotope since 1995 and stands out for the quality of its waters and its well-preserved riverbanks. Iron working was established in the valley with forges and mills from the 14th century onwards, and the building of the railway in 1904, linked to the Bizkotx mine, transformed the valley; today its route is the Plazaola-Leitzaran greenway.
According to the Turismo de Euskadi listing, the centre has six rooms, an exhibition area, a video room, a library and capacity for 75 people. As well as visits, it offers bicycle hire, guided tours of the valley and the greenway, a guided via ferrata and programmes for schools, groups and companies.
Highlights
- Water Interpretation Centre with exhibition area and video room
- Fishing School for catch-and-release sport fishing, with fishing ground
- Start of the Plazaola-Leitzaran greenway
- Hire of mountain and electric bicycles
- Guided via ferrata in the Leitzaran valley
Permanent exhibition
- Centro de Interpretación del Agua – Exhibition area and video room on the natural and cultural values of the Leitzaran river valley.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The centre offers activities for families, orienteering challenges for all audiences and school programmes with cycling, challenges and outdoor adventure.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
For sustainable management reasons, on weekends and public holidays the Leitzaran valley can only be explored on foot or by bicycle (the road is closed to traffic; in 2022 a shuttle bus service operated). It can be reached by the greenway (Trentxiki), along the Lizarkola canal path or by road in a private vehicle.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Bicycle hire, bicycle cleaning and repair service, and library.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours on foot or by bike along the greenway and valley paths, guided via ferrata (minimum height 1.40 m, maximum weight 120 kg), orienteering challenges and programmes for schools, groups (minimum 15 people) and companies. Bookings are made on the centre's website. |
