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www.getxo.eus/tourism ENGLISH GETXO BIZKAIA GIPUZKOA Bilbao Donostia- San Sebastián
Vitoria-Gasteiz
ARABA
Getxo is located on the right bank of the mouth of the Bilbao river estuary, 12 km. from the capital, and consists of five core areas: Andra Mari, Algorta, Areeta-Las Arenas, Neguri and Romo.
It is easy to get to Getxo, as it has excellent communications and enjoys a privileged setting. A few minutes away from Bilbao’s international airport, direct access to the motorway network for travelling by car (A-8), its direct link to the heart of Bilbao by SAN JUAN DE metro (six stations) and the fact that GAZTELUGATXE it is home to the seaboard gateway GORLIZ BAKIO BERMEO to Euskadi (the Basque Country) for 45 min. MUNDAKA cruise liners and El Abra marina, all PLENTZIA 40 min. mean that Getxo is the ideal place for SOPELA LEKEITIO your next holiday break. GETXO BIDEZABAL BIZKAIA GERNIKA GETXO ALGORTA GIPUZKOA GETXO BIZKAIA AIBOA Bilbao GIPUZKOA BIZKAIA NEGURI Bilbao BRIDGE Donostia- Donostia- GOBELA Bilbao Airport San Sebastián AREETA 20 min. San Sebastián ZIERBENA SANTURTZI Vitoria-Gasteiz PORTUGALETE ARABA BILBAO Vitoria-Gasteiz BISCAY 20 min. Bilbao Exhibition Centre ARABA BASQUE COAST BEC Euskalduna Palace Guggenheim Bilbao
SAN JUAN DE GAZTELUGATXE
GORLIZ BAKIO BERMEO 45 min. MUNDAKA PLENTZIA 40 min. SOPELA LEKEITIO
BIDEZABAL GERNIKA ALGORTA AIBOA GETXO BIZKAIA NEGURI BRIDGE GOBELA Bilbao Airport AREETA 20 min. ZIERBENA SANTURTZI PORTUGALETE BILBAO BISCAY 20 min. SAN JUAN DE Bilbao Exhibition Centre BASQUE COAST BEC GAZTELUGATXE Euskalduna Palace Guggenheim Bilbao GORLIZ BAKIO BERMEO 45 min. MUNDAKA PLENTZIA 40 min. SOPELA LEKEITIO
BIDEZABAL GERNIKA ALGORTA AIBOA GETXO BIZKAIA NEGURI BRIDGE GOBELA Bilbao Airport AREETA 20 min. ZIERBENA SANTURTZI PORTUGALETE BILBAO BISCAY 20 min. Bilbao Exhibition Centre BASQUE COAST BEC Euskalduna Palace Guggenheim Bilbao GETXO BIZKAIA GIPUZKOA Bilbao Donostia- San Sebastián
Vitoria-Gasteiz
ARABA
SAN JUAN DE GAZTELUGATXE
GORLIZ BAKIO BERMEO 45 min. MUNDAKA PLENTZIA 40 min. SOPELA LEKEITIO
BIDEZABAL GERNIKA ALGORTA AIBOA GETXO BIZKAIA NEGURI BRIDGE GOBELA Bilbao Airport AREETA 20 min. ZIERBENA SANTURTZI PORTUGALETE BILBAO BISCAY 20 min. Bilbao Exhibition Centre BASQUE COAST BEC Euskalduna Palace Guggenheim Bilbao NATURE IN GETXO
Getxo’s main natural attractions include its beaches, some in urban areas and others in more unspoilt settings, its impressive cliffs and its various coastal walks, a town open to the sea. Squares, Parks and promenades, enclaves to breathe, rest and enjoy a unique spot. Getxo Aquarium, located in the El Abra-Getxo Marina, offers visitors a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of the ecosystem in the Bay of Biscay with coral reefs, tropical fish and a whole world of surprising beauty and diversity. The rock strata exposed at the Gorrondatxe-Aizkorri beach are world-renowned as a site for research into the Lutetian geological era and have been awarded “golden spike” status as a site of unique stratigraphic interest. HISTORICAL GETXO
Getxo has a rich historical heritage. Bizkaia Bridge (declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 2006) was built at around the same time as the Eiffel Tower, and in a similar style. It is the world’s oldest shuttle bridge. Stately homes of varying sizes and mansion houses, all in different European styles, built by brilliant Basque architects, such as the acclaimed M. Mª Smith, R. Garamendi, E. Amann, F. Iturria or R. Bastida, shape the palatial architecture of the bourgeoisie residences. They feature frequently on the self-guided route known as “The Large Villas Promenade”. Algorta Old Port, with its huddled houses and steeply sloping streets for touring on foot, retains the character of a village devoted to arduous seafaring activities. Visitors can tour its history by reading or listening to the interpretation panels located around the area. In August it holds its fun, bustling, traditional festivities in honour of San Nicolás de Bari. Your visit will also take you to the old lifeboat station, locally known as the “Casa de Náufragos”, the Punta Begoña Galleries, La Galea fort and the Aixerrota windmill, standing in one of the spots offering the best views of the municipality. GETXO MEANS QUALITY
Getxo Tourist Information Office works together with local tourism companies in several programmes for competitiveness, product clubs and initiatives which endorse service quality. You will find different symbols acknowledging their commitment to lasting improvement, the use of new technologies or to specialized services.
And a special commitment to enabling the offering for people with functional diversities, fostering accessible tourism. To visit Getxo is to enjoy the charm of its contrasts where vestiges of Basque seafaring traditions coexist with the most spectacular mansions. The charm of unique landscapes, open spaces and pedestrian areas with cozy terraces close to its most important tourist attractions. And a wide range of restaurants, bars and shopping areas where visitors can find designer fashions, typical local products and souvenirs to take away with them. GETXO AND CULTURE
A broad range of cultural events, including interna- tionally renowned jazz, blues and folk festivals, Indie and alternative pop-rock, the Getxo Sound festival. At the cultural forefront with Muxikebarri-Art, Culture and Conference Centre, which has one of the largest auditoriums in Biscay and the RKE, the innovative cultural centre.
Traditional markets offer the best local produce, grown with care on the baserris: Vegetables, fruits, cheeses, patés, bread, cakes, honey, cider, txakolí wine…, as well as organic products.
History, culture and tradition are expressed in folklore and dance, ever present in popular celebrations. Every district holds different festivities with their programmes of sports and family and night-time activities, where people come together in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere.
Gastronomic and artistic expression merge in one of Getxo’s most important gatherings: The Aixerrota International Paellas Contest. The GetxoPhoto exhibition features original uses of formats, media and space that give a new dimension to image with proposals from photographers and visual narrators from all over the world.
Alternative cultural events such as the Comic Show, a must for lovers of this genre internationally and Getxoarte, enhancing contemporary art. GETXO FOR SPORTS
In 2014, Getxo received The Best European City of Sport award. This prize acknowledges health improvements through sport in all age groups, the organisation of competitions, promotion schemes, innovation and integration through physical activity and the town’s facilities. A privileged natural setting, ideal for sport and adventure lovers. Its historic bond with the sea makes Getxo a preferred destination for doing water sports. A large number of sailing regattas and championships are held throughout the year. The waves on the Bay of Biscay provide for perfect surfing beaches against the backdrop of their imposing cliff-faces.
Beside the sea, it is pleasant to cycle along the bidegorris (cycle lanes), roller in the skate parks, or just to run, all whilst enjoying some incredible views. Diving and horse riding are sports practised in natural environments with a long history in Getxo and which have adapted their offering to novices and elementary level practitioners.
Another alternative is to go hiking accompanied by Guides and to learn about the geology of the flysch or the bird species nesting in that habitat.
We look forward to seeing you Welcome to Getxo! GETXO TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE
Muelle de Ereaga, s/n. Neguri Algorta
Open all year: 9:30-14:30 / 16:00-19:00 Sunday afternoons closed from October to May
(+34) 944 91 08 00 [email protected]
TOURIST INFORMATION POINT BIZKAIA BRIDGE
Areeta
(+34) 615 75 62 90
www.getxo.eus/tourism #visitgetxo / @visitgetxo
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