This is how beautiful the town with the shortest name in Spain is

Posted on 6 July 2026

It sounds like a southern expression, but no, it is the name of a municipality in Spain: Ea. A town on the northeast coast of the province of Vizcaya (Basque Country), whose name is very curious because it is the municipality in Spain with the shortest name and without consonants.

An ideal getaway where you can enjoy an idyllic landscape and a lot of tranquility. Its historic center and stone bridges make you fall in love.

We love to recommend the most charming towns in each province of Spain for rural getaways and we bring you a charming proposal. Ea is a small and cozy municipality, located in the Busturialdea region, on the northwestern coast of Bizkaia, one hour from Bilbao where you can enjoy a multitude of plans.

The Basque Country

Ea has it all: maritime, rural, coastal and mountainous landscape. Its houses and alleys crowd around the riverbed, as the estuary becomes the center of the town, which is divided by its riverbed into two parts and are connected by small medieval bridges.

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Known in Basque as Ie, You can enjoy Ea Beach, its estuary, its hiking trails and beautiful views. A walk through its small historic center until you go out to the sea, walk along the Paseo de la Tala and enjoy the port are some of the recommended plans in this charming town. A perfect destination to enjoy a few days of relaxation.

Natxitua, Bedarona and Ea itself are the three towns that make up the municipality, all of them, each with their own characteristics, make up the splendid landscape that surrounds Ea.

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Olivia Thompson
Olivia Thompson
I’m Olivia Thompson, born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. As a lifestyle and travel writer at Latitude Magazine, I’m passionate about uncovering stories that connect people with new experiences and perspectives. My goal is to inspire readers to see everyday life – and the world – with fresh eyes.

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