Train Route 2. Searching for waves BUS Iron giants and Arriatera-Atxabiribil surfboards Barinatxe-La Salvaje 1 The iron giant is witness to a period in which the mining of iron and other minerals was indisputably the main player in the huge economic and social leap taken by Bizkaia at the end of the 19th and early 20th century. La Galea This part of the coast is replete with major constructions and promenades, evidence of the huge fortunes on the shores of its urban beaches. Wander along the quiet beaches, or the beaches dominated by waves and surf- boards, or the first underground winery and artificial reef in the world.

Old Quarter The journey starts at any station in Marina on towards , Plentzia and makes its first stop in . You will be met by Bizkaia Bridge, an impressive iron structure, a world-fa- Areeta mous symbol of the Industrial Rev- Bizkaia olution, declared a UNESCO World Bridge 1 Heritage Site. Born out of the need to 12 connect both banks of the mouth 13 of the river Nervión, it is a tangi- ble example of a golden era for the Take the metro from Algorta sta- Bizkaia economy and society derived tion and get off at Bidezabal. After a from iron ore mining. It is possible to two-kilometre walk you will reach La Bilbao cross to the other side in the lower Galea, in the highest part of Getxo, gondola or along the upper walkway. where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Abra. You can find beau- After visiting Wharf, a tiful spots to visit: Aixerrota windmill, short stroll takes you to the Marina. La Galea lighthouse and fort, Andra This was the first one to be built in Mari church and the cemetery of Euskadi, and it is fully equipped for Nuestra Señora del Carmen. recreational sailing and the water Barinatxe-La Salvaje beach has its sports, as well as having a area for own dune system, and is a meeting shops, restaurants and bars, hotels, point for lovers of paragliding. Close cinemas and an aquarium. to Arriatera-Atxabiribil beach there The next stop is Plentzia, a town are several lively bars from where with the threefold attraction of hav- Continuing along the urban beach of you can watch spectacular sunsets. ing an estuary, a beach which is per- Ereaga to the end, you reach the Old fect for family leisure with its calm Harbour of Algorta, a charming fish- waters and an Old Quarter. The bay ing quarter where, after climbing the Arriatera-Atxabiribil offers a unique underwater wine steps and wandering along the lanes, tasting experience at the first un- you will find San Nicolás chapel, the The metro takes you to Sopela, the derwater winery and artificial reef arrantzale and la sardinera sculp- perfect spot for surfing and body- in the world, the Crusoe Treasure tures, the plaza de Etxetxu, the Rib- Las Arenas boarding. The beaches are flanked Underwater Winery. Find out more eramune parapet and on the pier, the by whimsical rocky formations and Plentzia at Plentzia Tourist Office. To return to Sireno de Getxo, a work of art which breathtaking cliffs. Bilbao, take line 1 of the metro again. interacts with the sea.