In mid-May Balmaseda travels back to the Middle Ages and regains the purest medieval traditions. Visitors will find thematically decorated streets and a great many bargains to buy. Do not miss out on this chance to hear the troubadours' tales and performances amid plenty of stalls, music and chants—all adding to the festive atmosphere. It is not a coincidence that this medieval market is hosted in a medieval town: the first ever founded town in Biscay, indeed.