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Bike & Pintxos in Getxo. Bilbao´s scenic seaside

1. Bike & Pintxos in Getxo. Bilbao´s scenic seaside

Explore the Bilbao seaside by bike on this 2.5-hour fun and informative guided tour. Start your tour right at the feet of the iconic Vizcaya Bridge, where you’ll learn about its history, fun facts, and the present role of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a pleasant ride along the seaside, enjoy your first stop at Puerto Viejo. Beautiful and filled with history and anecdotes, you’ll have the freedom to roam and walk around its hidden corners and streets. Blend in among the locals and join them as we taste some world-famous pintxos (small snacks), and maybe a glass of wine, or a Caña for beer lovers.   You’ll then continue on to a few secret local spots before heading on to the route to the Cliffs where you’ll experience the Biscay coastline at its best. With its unmatched scenery, the majesty of the sea and fresh air will accompany you for one of the most beautiful bike routes in the Basque country.   After the tour, you can enjoy the beautiful Arrigunaga beach just meters away, grab a bite in one of its panoramic resto-bars, have a drink with your feet on the sand at the beach bar, or just read your book on the beach.

Bay of Abra guided water bikes tour

2. Bay of Abra guided water bikes tour

In the Bay of Abra guided water bike tour you will enjoy pedaling in the sea. The experience starts giving the lifejackets to all the participants, and some short explanations. Then you will adjust the height of your seat before leaving the pontoon and start the tour. You do not need prevoius experience because it is very easy, anyways, the guide will help you and guive you some tricks. In a water bike it is possible to go an adult with a kid between 7 and 14 years old. Kids taller than 1,5 meters can go alone in the bike. During the tour you will also enjoy the scenary. Tha Bay of Abra is surrounded by the Great Villas of Getxo. This is a completely healthy and sustainable activity as there is no engine in the water bikes.

Getxo: Bay of Biscay Guided Water Bike Tour

3. Getxo: Bay of Biscay Guided Water Bike Tour

Take in the colors of Getxo from the Bay of Biscay on this water biking tour. Follow your guide to the Vizcaya Bridge on a sustainable water bike that requires no previous experience to operate. Share your experience with ease with the included photos and videos of your tour.  Meet your guide at the activity provider's office at the marina in Getxo. Put on the provided life jacket and hop on the easy to operate water bike. Take to the water on this motorless watercraft that allows you to focus on the sights without the roar of a motor.  Pass by the luxurious Great Villas of Getxo on your way to the Vizcaya Bridge which connects the towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas. Enjoy the fun of peddling on a water bike that is similar to a paddle board to which a bike has been added. Return to the meeting point at the end of your tour and receive digital photos and videos of your experience that you can post on social media. 

Getxo and Bizcaya Bridge (UNESCO Site) Bike Tour from Bilbao

4. Getxo and Bizcaya Bridge (UNESCO Site) Bike Tour from Bilbao

Throughout this five-hour bike tour, starting in Bilbao, discover the maritime and industrial history of the villas. Explore the iron mines and learn about the way the citizens were able to transform the natural landscape into a place worth admiring. Begin your trip by visiting the new icons of the city, including the Guggenheim Museum, Euskalduna Congress Palace, and the Maritime Museum. Continue pedaling along the left bank of the estuary until it joins the open sea.  The Pendant or Bizkaia Bridge, which was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2006, links the Portugalete's Villa with Getxo. Once there, continue to The Gold Mile of Biscay, among the outstanding palaces built by the aristocracy at the beginning of the 20th-century. Visit the Sailing Club and Ereaga beach. End your journey in the quaint and picturesque Algorta's Old Port.

Getxo: Flysch of Getxo guided water bike tour

5. Getxo: Flysch of Getxo guided water bike tour

Flysch of Getxo guided water bike tour is a new experience focused on practice some exercise while exploring the industrial side of Santurce and the natural side of Getxo. All the tours start in the pontoon giving the lifejackets to the participants, followed by a short explanation and instruction and the adjustment of the seat. Then you will ride the bike and start pedaling. During the tour you will discover the great Villas of Getxo, the industrial side of Santurce, the Arriluce lighthouse and the cliffs of La Galea which belong to the Flysch of Biscay. Great experience to share with family and friends.

Getxo and Vizcaya Bridge From Bilbao

6. Getxo and Vizcaya Bridge From Bilbao

During the 19th century the region of Bilbao experienced a huge industralisation development that led to two very different social classes: working class and bankers. Each one laid on river Nervion's West and East banks, and both areas developed their own way. This tour will take you to learn about the Bizkaia bridge, built in late 19th century as a representation of the iron industry in the area, and the link of both river banks. On the left side there lies the medieval village of Portugalete, with steep and narrow streets and Camino de Santiago routes. On the right side, you will discover Getxo, with all her different areas: from majestic Las Arenas and exclusive palaces of Neguri to the charming centuries-old houses of the Old Port in Algorta and the astonishing views from the cliffs of Punta Galea. The estuary of river Ibaizabal, coming from Bilbao, has many secrets ready to be discovered. Do not miss this chance of seeing all of them!

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What people are saying about Getxo

Our guide Benyet was excellent, a native of the Basque region he had a deep and personal connection to Bilbao and Getxo. We left the tour with a great appreciation of the amazing history of the area. From farming, whaling, heavy industry to the amazing Guggenheim. The only negative was the trip back from Getxo, if your 65 plus navigating the Metro was a challenge.

Nice bike ride along the beautiful coastline, something different from the city center. Learned a lot about the Basque culture thanks to our fantastic guide Renato! In the afternoon we ate tasty tortillas. In short, highly recommended.

Our guide Renato was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed this bike tour. I highly recommend it.

Excellent guide with an excellent bicycle tour of the city. Lots of fun - and FUNNY!