Leioa is a town located in the Basque Country, near Bilbao. It started as a small farming village next to the Gobela River. People lived in farmhouses and worked in agriculture until the 1950s. ​

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In the 1960s, many people moved to Leioa, and it slowly became more modern. Some farmhouses were replaced by factories, especially to produce steel, and the town began to grow. ​

 

In the late 20th century, Leioa’s design and buildings started to change more. New homes, roads, and public spaces were built. The town became more urban, with more services and businesses. 

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There are also monuments such as the Ondiz Hermitage, which is a small, historic chapel in Leioa, built in 1666. It has a simple design and is used for local celebrations. The chapel is part of the town’s cultural and religious history. 

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Today, Leioa has around 32,000 residents. It is still proud of its history. You can visit old places like the Elexalde Mill, which shows how people lived and worked a long time ago. 

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Leioa is now a mix of old and new roots, but also a contemporary town with schools, parks, and public transport. It has changed a lot, but you can still see signs of the past.