At the southern end of town, this wide sandy stretch of urban beach gets a bit of surf.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
15.76 MILES
Shimmering titanium Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is one of modern architecture's most iconic buildings. It played a major role in helping to lift Bilbao out of…
15.29 MILES
On the waterfront, this interactive maritime museum brings the watery depths of Bilbao and Basque maritime history to life. Start with a 10-minute video…
15.69 MILES
The Museo de Bellas Artes houses a compelling collection that includes everything from Gothic sculptures to 20th-century pop art. There are three main…
22.07 MILES
One of the most photographed features of the Basque coast, 10km to Bermeo's northwest, is the small, rocky isle of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Accessed from…
15.03 MILES
Discovered in 1903 (second only to Altamira among Cantabrian caves with prehistoric artwork), the World Heritage–listed Covalanas cave is home to several…
13.71 MILES
The world's first underwater winery, Crusoe Treasure, ages its vintages 20m below the surface on an artificial reef. Tastings of its whites and reds are…
28.86 MILES
At the eastern tip of the bay, this sprawling parkland is perfect for a stroll, and popular with picnickers. Kids will enjoy the resident seals, sea lions…
16.57 MILES
The compact Casco Viejo, Bilbao’s atmospheric old quarter, is full of charming streets, boisterous bars and plenty of quirky and independent shops. At the…
Nearby Cantabria attractions
1. Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción
0.75 MILES
The haughty Gothic jumble that is the Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción stands out spectacularly above Castro Urdiales’ harbour. It was built in the…
1.22 MILES
Of Castro’s two beaches, the northern Playa de Ostende is the more attractive: a soft golden arc sprinkled with a few outcrops.
5.83 MILES
This broad sandy strip, just off the A8 16km west of Castro Urdiales, is set deep behind protective headlands, making the water calm and comparatively…
6.78 MILES
About 14km east of Laredo, small, wild Playa de Sonabia is tucked into a rock-lined inlet beneath high crags, above which rare griffon vultures circle the…
9.78 MILES
Near the mouth of the Nervión estuary, the Playa de Arrigunaga is a lovely stretch of beachfront, backed by steep hillside. This is a great spot to slow…
9.91 MILES
In the El Abra port complex, Getxo's tiny aquarium showcases marine flora and fauna from the Atlantic Ocean and warmer tropical waters. There are 25…
10.05 MILES
The old port at the northern end of the Playa de Ereaga is today dominated by a large open-air car park. Go up the steps, though, and you emerge into a…
10.12 MILES
Built between 1854 and 1863 by Lorenzo Fancisco de Móñiz and refurbished in 1925 in neoclassical style, this landmark church has a stepped belfry. It's…
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