This is the charming town where 'Angela', Netflix's most-watched series, was filmed: stone houses, cliffs, and green landscapes.

The series Angela is proving to be one of the biggest surprises this summer in Spain. The series starring Verónica Sánchez premiered exactly a year ago on the streaming platform Atresplayer (and in March on Antena 3), but it was only thanks to its addition to Netflix's catalog just a few weeks ago that it has found a second life, and is a huge hit with subscribers.

This six-episode thriller was filmed during October 2023 in various locations in the province of Vizcaya, including the impressive Gorliz lighthouse and the towns of Munguía, Beradona, Ea, and Bermeo. However, the town of Mundaka, which has undoubtedly caught the attention of viewers the most due to its beauty, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful towns in the Basque Country. This town is one of the most beautiful in the region, combining a fascinating historic center with idyllic natural surroundings.

Mundaka, the town in Vizcaya where 'Angela' was filmed

Some exterior scenes from the series "Angela" were filmed in Mundaka, and the creators of the series couldn't have chosen a more beautiful town. This town of approximately 1,800 inhabitants is located on the left bank of the mouth of the estuary of the same name, at the foot of Mount Katillotxu, and its historic center is one of the most picturesque on the Biscayan coast, so it's no surprise that it receives thousands of visitors in the summer.

One of the town's most notable attractions is its pretty port, surrounded by gorgeous colorful houses , creating a picture-postcard feel. Nearby is one of the town's most stunning buildings: the library, which used to be a hospital for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Just a few metres away is the sublime Church of Santa María, dating back to the 10th century (and rebuilt in the 16th), which towers over the rest of the town centre's buildings.

A short distance from the historic center , filled with stone houses, you can also visit another treasure: the Hermitage of Santa Catalina, a beautiful sanctuary located high on the peninsula of the same name and built at the end of the 19th century. Although this temple is one of the essential stops on your Mundaka itinerary, you should also set aside some time to explore the stunning natural landscapes surrounding the town.

The town is located in the Urdabai Biosphere Reserve, the only one in the Basque Country, characterized by the large cliffs that rise imposingly above the Cantabrian Sea. Furthermore, the town is surrounded by vast expanses of vegetation , so the shades of green extend beyond the eye, even during the summer months. All this makes this municipality a perfect destination for a weekend getaway during the summer.

How to get to Mundaka from the city of Bilbao

The town of Mundaka is just a 40-minute drive from the city of Bilbao. To get there from the Basque capital, simply take the N-637 and exit onto the BI-631, which runs for several kilometers until you reach Bermeo. Once you reach the outskirts of the town, turn onto the BI-2335, which leads to the town center.