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February 9, 2025
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Learn what you can do in the surroundings of our beautiful houses.
There are so many things to see, do and enjoy in the Basque Country!
In our blog you will find plans for the weekend, places to visit, gastronomy, events and news that take place within walking distance of our Houses of Ea Astei.
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Discovering Urdaibai: Elegance and Exclusivity with The Houses of Ea Astei and Aitor Delgado Tours
We invite the most demanding travelers to immerse themselves in the elegance and exclusivity of Urdaibai with Las Casas de Ea Astei and Aitor Delgado Tours.
May 6, 2024
Plan de recuperación y resiliencia
Las Casas de Ea Astei participan en un proyecto acogido al programa de incentivos ligados al autoconsumo y almacenamiento, con
November 28, 2023
Ea Astei: A Hemingway Corner in the Heart of the Basque Country
A unique and authentic Hemingway-related experience. You can not fail to consider the Ea Astei cottages.
October 9, 2023
The houses of Ea Astei with cycling
A video in which Bingen Fernandez, director of the Cofidis cycling team, talks about his career and the “Urdaibai Bike Reserve”.
July 17, 2023
Living in English, con Mr. Jones, en Astei
Sumérgete en el idioma inglés. Ven a vivir unos días en inglés y mejora el idioma haciendo turismo en Urdaibai y conociendo la cultura vasca.
May 23, 2022
The Repsol Guide on the Hemingway Route
The Repsol Travel Guide was in our homes on the occasion of the report on the Hemingway Route in the Basque Country.
January 31, 2022
Do you know what a famtrip is? This is how we lived it in the Houses of Astei
Last September 13th we organized a Famtrip for agents of the tourism sector in the Houses of Ea Astei, which we named “Hemingway and the Basques in Urdaibai”.
October 6, 2021
Sustainable tourism in Ea Astei with AUVE
Last weekend AUVE (Association of Electric Vehicle Users) was able to live a whole experience of sustainable tourism thanks to Enertrip. We were able to meet several AUVE delegates in Urdaibai (Bizkaia), in the accommodation of EA Astei and Casa Kanala.
March 24, 2021
8 unforgettable routes through the Basque Country
Un artículo aparecido en uno de nuestros blogs favoritos, Turismo Vasco, donde se trata sobre rutas para realizar en el
March 18, 2021
8 must-see panoramic viewpoints on your route by car through the Basque Country
A selection of the best viewpoints in Bizkaia, both inland and on the coast. They can be reached by car or motorbike, so make a note of them because they are well worth a stop on your way, and come with your camera battery topped up!
March 18, 2021
The most secure holidays in Urdaibai, Basque Country
This year don’t give up on a perfect, safe and unforgettable holiday in the Basque Country.
The Rural Houses of Ea Astei are the ideal place to enjoy a few days with your partner or your family in a true paradise, surrounded by green mountains, forests and the best beaches of the Urdaibai Nature Reserve at your feet.
March 18, 2021
The Houses of Ea Astei as seen from Stockholm
We are delighted to show you this post by Johanne Elisabet about The Houses of Ea Astei and Kanala House. She is a freelance writer who lives in Stockholm and writes an interesting blog about travel, fashion, health and many other topics. We were lucky enough to have her visit us recently and here is the article she published about us.
Eskerrik asko, Johanna!
March 18, 2021
The Houses of Ea Astei, a film setting
Last February we were filming at Las Casa de Ea Astei. EITB, the Basque radio and television channel, was filming its new programme, “Itzulera”, presented and hosted by Agustin Ezenarro, in our houses.
March 18, 2021
What to visit: the best wineries in the Basque Country
Would you like to see how the best Basque wines are made in an authentic winery? Do a tasting and taste a txakolí or a rioja? We introduce you to some of the best known wineries in our area.
March 18, 2021
What to see: Nature and heritage of Urdaibai
Discover the beauty of nature and the heritage treasured by the villages in the surroundings of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve in the Basque Country.
March 18, 2021
New chapters of “Itzulera” in Las Casas de Ea Astei
The EITB programme “Itzulera”, filmed in Las Casas de Ea Astei and presented by Agustín Ezenarro, has been broadcast since the beginning of September.
Meet the legendary sportsmen and women who star in the programme, who are both “normal” and marvellous people.
March 18, 2021
Where to eat in Bizkaia – Gastronomy
The best of the sea and the land come together in an extraordinary menu of possibilities that you can savor to the fullest in the Basque Country.
March 18, 2021
What to do: culture, sports and leisure in Biscay.
Discover all the experiences you can enjoy in the surroundings of our houses. Your starting point for culture, sports and leisure throughout Bizkaia.
March 18, 2021
6 actividades para hacer en familia
Te presentamos 6 actividades para hacer en familia en Euskadi. Muchas veces los niños se aburren de visitar museos, cascos antiguos, etc. Y, al contrario, los mayores nos cansamos de reservar actividades exclusivas para niños/as. Por eso hemos pensado recomendaros 6 actividades con las que se lo pasará en grande toda la familia.
December 12, 2018
6 lugares para enamorarte
Todos los días deberían ser San Valentín, y por eso hoy, a pesar de no ser 14 de febrero, os traemos 6 lugares románticos en los que enamorarás a tu pareja.
November 16, 2018
Hoteles con spa en el País Vasco
Queremos compartir con vosotros este articulo escrito en el blog de Xarma, donde se destaca Las casas de Ea Astei y su área de wellness. Nos ha hecho mucha ilusión que nos tengáis en cuenta…eskerrik asko chicas !!!
November 24, 2017
Vacaciones en Euskadi, las casas de Ea Astei en plena naturaleza
Queremos compartir con vosotras esta publicación en el blog de nuestra amiga Sandra sobre nuestras casas en Ea Astei. Esperamos que os guste!
August 9, 2017
Las Casas de Astei en el National Geographic
Nos ha encantado encontrarnos en la prestigiosa revista National Geographic este artículo en el que se habla de Mertxe Begiristain, propietaria de las casas rurales de Ea Astei. Como gran aficionada a Hemingway, tiene una gran colección de objetos: libros, fotos, carteles, etc. Su propio hijo va a abrir una nueva casa rural y dentro de ella, Mertxe planea montar un pequeño museo sobre Hemingway.
June 22, 2017
Entrevista en EITB con Mertxe (vídeo)
Disfruta con la entrevista que en EITB realizó Patricia Gaztañaga a Mertxe, propietaria de Las Casas de Ea Astei. Descubre
May 16, 2017
Las Casas de EA Astei, País Vasco: Eco-Lodge Pionero & Retiro Empresarial
Aquí puedes leer el reportaje realizado a Mertxe, la propietaria de las casas de ea Astei en la prestigiosa publicación Sustainability Leaders Project. En él Mertxe nos da información, entre otras cuestiones, sobre Vita, nuestra casa rural autosotenible.
July 19, 2016
3 razones de peso para visitar San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
3 razones -y muchas más que descubrirás en persona- para visitar San Juan de Gaztelugatxe ¿Sabías que aquí se rodó una de las temporadas de la famosa serie “Juego de Tronos”?
April 14, 2015
Recomendación: Las Casas de Ea Astei en el Diario Designe
El blog DiarioDesgin hace 6 propuestas de turismo rural contemporáneo para desconectar durante el próximo puente. ¿Adivinas cuál es la primera?…nuestra casa VITA , en Las casas de Ea Astei!
July 9, 2014
Vídeo en TV: Un caserío de piedra del siglo XVII en Ea
Entrevista a Mertxe Begiristain en EITB, la televisión local del País Vasco. Patricia Gaztañaga habla con la propietaria de Las Casas de Ea Astei.
July 9, 2014
Customer reviews
No one better than our customers can tell you the excitement of staying and living a season in the houses of Ea Astei. Thank you very much, eskerrik asko.
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Give the gift of Astei. Buy a voucher
Give the gift of happiness with a personalized voucher for a two-day stay in our homes. A gift they will never forget.
Romantic Getaway” Experience – Garaixe
Enjoy with your partner a personalized experience in an authentic love nest, the Garaixe house-horreo.
195€
Not without my kids” experience – Sabai
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our personalized Not without my children card, at Casa Sabai, for up to 4 people.
165€
“Happy Family” Experience – Casa Lurra
Up to 4 people in a house open to the garden and surrounded by beauty. Give the gift of a personalized experience at Casa Lurra
205€
We are four” experience – Ganbara
Give the gift of a personalized experience We are Cuatro at Casa Ganbara: you will never forget your visit to The Houses of Ea Astei. Up to 4 people.
205€
“Dream for two” experience – Ametsa
For two people. Give her a personalized experience in the Ametsa house and enjoy a wonderful dream house as a couple.
195€
Gift cards from Ea Astei houses
Choose the accommodation of the Ea Astei houses that you want to give to the person or person you love the most. A gift card is an insurance for happiness.
165€ – 400€
Number of nights ( Garaixe House)
Choose how many nights you want to dream with your partner in our authentic love nest for two, the romantic Garaixe house.
195€
Number of nights ( House Lurra)
Choose the nights you will enjoy in our spectacular Lurra house, with direct access to a dreamlike garden and all the comforts. For two couples, friends or a family with children.
205€
Number of nights ( Ganbara House)
Decide how many nights you want to spend in our rural accommodation Ganbara, in the middle of nature, with 2 bedrooms, large and for four people.
205€
Number of nights (Casa Ametsa)
Decide cuántas noches quieres disfrutar en nuestro magnífico apartamento rural, el apartamento turístico Ametsa. A partir de una noche, para dos personas.
195€
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The Houses of Ea Astei
Your luxury tourist apartments in the paradise of the Urdaibai biosphere reserve, in the Basque Country.
Bº Olagorta nª6 48287
Ea (Bizkaia)
info [@] astei.com
M. 619 560 123
Registration number:
T-BI-00014
