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Dog-friendly walks through Otxandio and Urkiola

Otxandio is a compact Basque town where woodland paths, river corridors and village lanes can make satisfying dog walks. Routes around Urkiola and the…

Handling stray animals in Otxandio and Australia

Finding a loose cat, dog or other animal can be difficult when it is unclear whether the animal is lost, abandoned, frightened or simply roaming. In Otxandio,…

Hunting season calendar and permits in Otxandio

Hunting around Otxandio is regulated through Basque Country law, with annual dates set by the regional government and local information published by the…

Fishing licences and permitted areas in Otxandio

Otxandio sits in a wet, wooded part of Bizkaia, where the Urkiola valley, farmland and streams create a valued setting for freshwater angling. Otxandioko Udala…

Drone Flight Guidelines for Otxandio and Australian Visitors

Drone flights over municipal territory in Otxandio are governed first by Spanish and European Union aviation law, then by local permission for the site or…

Municipal Wi-Fi hotspots: access and security

Otxandioko Udala provides residents and visitors with information on permits, taxation, waste services, facilities and local events. Its official website is…

Lost and found in Otxandio: Reporting and claiming items

Lost property in Otxandio can disrupt a visit, particularly when a phone, wallet or set of keys disappears near the town centre, a sports pavilion or a walking…

How to Donate Books to the Public Library

Donating books to a public library keeps stories in circulation and gives new readers access to knowledge without adding to landfill. In Otxandio, the public…

Book club meetings at Otxandio’s library

Book club meetings at the library give residents of Otxandio a relaxed way to share stories, discover unfamiliar perspectives and become more familiar with the…

Town hall film nights: a practical guide for visitors

Otxandioko Udala’s film screening series at the town hall auditorium brings residents and visitors together for cinema in a civic setting. Away from the…

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