FISHING VILLAGES

Picture postcard scenes

Another of the many attractions of the coast of Bizkaia are its fishing villages. Seafarers par excellence, they breathe the most authentic tradition reflected in unique picture postcard scenes and derived from an excellent and unrivalled gastronomy.

Charming villages with an authentic seafaring atmosphere

Each of the villages along the coast has its own peculiarities, which makes them more authentic, enabling us to embark on a journey dotted with seaside scenes and the smell of salt and fish.

Portugalete, famous for the Bizkaia Bridge (Suspension Bridge) and its deeply rooted fishing traditions.

Ondarroa is one of the ports with the highest volume of catches in the Bay of Biscay, with an eminently seafaring and Basque-speaking population and an industrial network made up of canning companies, many of which are renowned. If you can make a reservation, it is worth visiting the fish market to see how fishing is done today.

Lekeitio stands out as a tourist attraction with its promenade around the port, where the work of the fishing boats is combined with authentic seafood.

Elantxobe is a small village with impressive views thanks to its dizzying drop down to the sea.

Mundaka in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, awaits you with its famous left wave, considered by all surf lovers to be the best in Europe and one of the best in the world.

Bermeo a fishing port par excellence, where you can visit the Fisherman's Museum located in the Torre Ercilla (Ercilla Tower) and take away products from the canning factories.

Other charming villages to visit with this seafaring characteristic are Armintza Ea, Plentzia, Getxo Santurtzi, Zierbena

You will be delighted TO VISIT

Armintza (Lemoiz). Now more residential, it used to have an important fishing and canning industry and was a defence fort on the coast of Bizkaia.

Bakio. Cliffs, beaches and mountains make up this emblematic corner of the coast, which is also famous for its txakoli wine cellars.