Puerto Viejo de Algorta – Punta Galea Cliffs loop from Portugalete

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Puerto Viejo de Algorta – Punta Galea Cliffs loop from Portugalete

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Puerto Viejo de Algorta – Punta Galea Cliffs loop from Portugalete

04:52

17.9km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 494 m for 101 m

After 17.3 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.81 km

Playa de la Bola

Beach

3.15 km

Arriluce Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Behind them are mostly the cruise blocks.

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3.31 km

Ereaga Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful small beach and in the background the rocks of Algorta. There are beautiful old mansions here.

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3.68 km

Ereaga

Beach

4.49 km

Puerto Viejo de Algorta

Highlight • Settlement

The best place to start and/or end any route. Final stop of many routes that end on the coast, with many bars and parking. Going up the port, you can reach the metro (Algorta) in 5-10 minutes.

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5.67 km

Playa de Arrigunaga

Highlight • Beach

Above the bay, two typical Spanish cafes! Last stop before hiking around the cliffs 👍

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7.09 km

Pinar de Aixerrota

Forest

7.45 km

Fuerte de La Galea-Galeako fortea

Castle

8.25 km

Punta Galea Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse is located at the entrance to the Bilbao estuary. It is a beautiful walk along the cliffs and the Cantabrian sea. There is an exercise area and benches to rest looking at the sea.

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8.79 km

Punta Galea Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

Punta Galea, a cape on the Basque Country coast, has stunning rocky cliffs that jut out into the sea.

The area is known for huge waves and surfing. In 2014/5, …

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13.3 km

Old Town of Algorta

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful white houses above the old harbor

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16.3 km

Las Arenas Beach

Highlight • Beach

Located in the residential area of Areeta and very well connected, this beach is one of the most popular in Getxo. It is 13 kilometers from Bilbao, next to the …

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