About Markina-Xemein

Markina-Xemein is a municipality of Biscay province. It includes the areas of Barinaga, Iluntzar, Iturreta, Larruskain-Amalloa Larruskain-Amalloa, Markina-xemein, Meabe and Ubilla-Urberuaga. It has a population of 5,089 people.

International buyers make up 4.7% of the property market and the population of Markina-Xemein has grown by 107 (2%) since 2014.

Market activity in Biscay province is currently 19% below its peak in 2025. There were 3,373 property transactions registered in Q2 2026.

Closest airports

  • Bilbao Airport
    20.7 miles (IATA code: BIO)
  • Vitoria Airport
    30.2 miles (IATA code: VIT)
  • San Sebastian Airport
    35.9 miles (IATA code: EAS)

Climate and weather

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