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La Galea Fort – Barinatxe - The Wild Beach loop from Peñota

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Spain
Basque Country
Biscay
Gran Bilbao
Portugalete

La Galea Fort – Barinatxe - The Wild Beach loop from Peñota

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La Galea Fort – Barinatxe - The Wild Beach loop from Peñota

03:02

36.8km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. 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: March 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.16 km for 325 m

After 4.87 km for 52 m

After 7.63 km for 178 m

After 13.2 km for 129 m

After 24.8 km for 140 m

After 32.1 km for 118 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

935 m

Biscay Bridge Transporter Ferry Landing

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The world's oldest transporter bridge, built in 1893 and still in operation. Cyclists pay 95 cents for the crossing, which you pay directly on the ferry, so you don't have to buy a separate ticket beforehand. Very convenient.

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7.38 km

Pinar de Aixerrota

Forest

3

7.71 km

La Galea Fort

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In these areas there are these and other ruins of the war.

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4

11.7 km

Very clean well maintained bunker with graffiti.

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5

12.3 km

Barinatxe - The Wild Beach

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A beautiful beach with high waves depending on the weather, great for surfers (surfing school is also available)! For swimmers there is a small and secured by lifeguards zone.

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6

15.1 km

Meñakoz Viewpoint

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This viewpoint offers you a great view of one of the most popular beaches for surfing in the Cantabrian Sea. It has a great internationally known right wave. For professionals …

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17.7 km

Bustintza

Peak

8

18.5 km

The Barrika Cliffs

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This is a great place to see the Bay of Plentzia and to see the cliffs on the other side of the bay. It feels like the end of the …

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9

18.5 km

View of Plentzia Bay

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10

26.8 km

Azkorri Beach View

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This beautiful little trail runs parallel to the main trail. Azkorri bidea translates as the fast track but I think that if you take it you will want to go …

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36.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

9.62 km

8.29 km

3.73 km

3.60 km

401 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

12.2 km

8.47 km

585 m

511 m

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Sunday 31 May

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