Disconnect to reconnect
Olabe is a 450 year old traditional farmhouse on the Basque coast. Since 2016, new owners Joseba & Joanna, have given new life to Olabe, converting it into a cultural hub that brings people together; a place to disconnect from the fast pace of modern life, and reconnect with nature in a very practical way.
There is accommodation for up to 32 guests in double, family and dormitory style rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, 5 bathrooms and a 150m2 chill out space that we will also use to run bespoke courses, workshops, events and retreats.
Facilities
Olabe is fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable.
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Olabe – our family-fun traditional Basque farmhouse that has been converted into a hostel for 32 people and a cultural event space
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A direct bus service to/from Bilbao stops at the end of the lane
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Explore the native woodland of Oak, Ash, Hazel and Willow
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Don’t miss the San Bartolome festival on 24 August each year
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A 10 minute walk through the pine woods takes you down into the beautiful Basque fishing village of Ea.
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We are very close to the sea and some great surf spots, reef breaks and coves
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Our fields are kept trim by our flock of Basque Sasi ardi sheep
OLABETARRAK
Joseba Attard
After studying Geography at Plymouth University, he worked as a Graphic Designer for 18 years, specialising in strategic brand identity. He gave up a partnership in a Basque brand agency to focus on Olabe. He also enjoys sheep shearing, surfing and playing guitar.
Joanna Matthews
Joanna is a fully qualified Primary school teacher. After setting up an English language academy in Elorrio (Bizkaia), she now teaches Humanities and Social Sciences at Basque schools called Ikastolak. She loves to play the piano and work in the garden.
Nahia Attard
Nahia is quite well travelled for such a young girl. She loves singing, cooking and playing with the farm animals. When she’s older she would like to be a vet / farmer / fishmonger / musician / teacher / architect / explorer. She also wants to learn to play the harp.
Finding balance
These days, instead of working things out, we tend to look them up. Our knowledge of nature is being lost to fast-moving technological advances. At Olabe, we seek to re-address this imbalance.
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
SINCE NOVEMBER 2016
OVER
3000+
Visitors to Olabe
MORE THAN
40+
Countries represented
As we breathe new life into this farm, people from all walks of life come together.
In doing so, we learn from one another and build friendships based on trust and respect.
