Necrópolis of Argiñeta and Hermitage of San Adrián, Elorrio

The necropolis contains twenty sandstone sepulchers and five stelas arranged in a rectangular pattern around the Renaissance-style Hermitage of San Adrian.

Dating from the 7th to 9th centuries, the cemetery holds some of the earliest Christian inscriptions in Bizkaia, including detailed records of burial dates.

The sepulchers reflect social hierarchy through their construction, with larger and more detailed tombs reserved for upper-class individuals during the medieval period.

The outdoor cemetery remains accessible throughout the day, while the hermitage interior, featuring a 17th-century cobblestone floor, requires advance arrangements.

One sepulcher bears two inscriptions and displays larger dimensions, indicating its purpose as a double burial site for a married couple.

Location: Elorrio

GPS coordinates: 43.13991,-2.53597

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:06