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Ereño
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Ereño is located in Basque Country
Ereño
Ereño
Location in Basque Country
Ereño is located in Spain
Ereño
Ereño
Location in Spain
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Basque Country
Province Biscay
Comarca Busturialdea
Area
 • Total 10.67 km2 (4.12 sq mi)
Elevation
278 m (912 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 239
 • Density 22.40/km2 (58.01/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48313
Website www.ereno.org

Ereño is a small town located in northern Spain. It is part of the Biscay province, which is in the Basque Country. Ereño is also a municipality, which means it's a local area with its own government.

Ereño's Famous Marble

Ereño is very well-known for its beautiful marble. This special stone has been important for a long time.

Ancient Marble Mining

People started mining marble in Ereño a very long time ago. The ancient Romans were already working in the quarries here in the 1st century CE. Quarries are places where stone is dug out of the ground.

Marble's Journey and Use

Even though the quarries are not used today, Ereño was once called the "capital of the marble route." This means it was a major center for marble. You can find Ereño's marble in many buildings in the nearby Urdaibai area. It was even sent across the ocean to other countries!

A Look at Ereño's History

Ereño has a rich history that goes back many centuries.

How Old is Ereño?

According to a historian named Tomás de Goikolea, the town of Ereño was built around the 9th century. That's over 1,100 years ago!

Connection to Ancient Caves

Some people believe that the residents of Ereño might be direct descendants of the people who lived in the Santimamiñe cave. This cave is famous for its ancient cave paintings and artifacts.

Festivals in Ereño

Like many towns, Ereño celebrates special events.

San Miguel Festival

One important celebration is the San Miguel festival. It takes place every year on September 29. During this festival, people gather for a popular mass. A mass is a religious service. There is also a pilgrimage, which is a special journey to a holy place.

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