Travel Guide of Portugalete in Spain by Influencers and Travelers
Portugalete is a town lying to the west of Bilbao in the province of Biscay in the Autonomous Community of Basque Country, northern Spain. The town has 45,766 inhabitants and is part of Bilbao's metropolitan area. It is located at the mouth of the Estuary of Bilbao, on the left bank.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Portugalete
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1 - Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
9 km away
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain.
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2 - Bilbao
9 km away
Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the Basque Country as a whole. It is also the largest city proper in northern Spain. Bilbao is the tenth largest city in Spain, with a population of 345,141 as of 2015.
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3 - Paragliding in Sopelana
7 km away
The cliffs of Sopelana, 30 minutes from Bilbao, are one of the most popular and interesting paragliding sites not only in Spain, but in all of Europe. The weather conditions there couldn't be better - the wind currents coming from the Bay of Bi...
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4 - Plaza Nueva
10 km away
The Plaza Nueva or Plaza Barria of Bilbao is a monumental square of Neoclassical style built in 1821. Its name comes from the previously existing Plaza Vieja or Old Square in the place where the Ribera Market was built.
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5 - Vizcaya Bridge
The Vizcaya Bridge is a transporter bridge that links the towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas in the Biscay province of Spain, crossing the mouth of the Nervion River.
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6 - Sightseeing | Bilbao
8 km away
Discover the Basque Country - rural villages, palaces, historical buildings and a breathtaking landscape. Visit the oldest University of the Basque Country and see the medieval tower houses.
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7 - Neguri
Neguri is an affluent district of Getxo, in Biscay, Basque Country. It is traditionally regarded as the residence of the prosperous Basque industrial bourgeoisie. Its name, coined in the 19th century, means Winter Town in Basque language. The neighbourhood is serviced by two Bilbao Metro line 1 stations, Neguri and Aiboa.
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8 - Barakaldo
Barakaldo is a municipality located in the Biscay province in the Basque Country. Located on the Left Bank of the Estuary of Bilbao, the city is part of Greater Bilbao with a population as of the 2019 census at 100,881;.
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9 - Parapente in Sopelana
8 km away
Paragliding over the incredible coast of Sopelana for 20 min. and discovering the landscapes of the Biscay coast is an experience that you will never forget. The tandem paragliding flight in Sopelana, 30 minutes from Bilbao, offers an exclusive exper...
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10 - Pobeña
9 km away
Muskiz is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain.
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11 - El Arenal
10 km away
El Arenal is a village and municipality of Spain located in the province of Ávila, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. The municipality has a total area of 27.08 km². It is part of the Sierra de Gredos Regional Park.
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12 - Tours & Sightseeing | Tours in Bilbao
9 km away
Want to explore Bilbao at your own pace? This is the self-guided walking tour for you! Forget the pre-established schedules and limitations of traditional tours, and explore the city with total freedom. If you feel like spending more time in one place, just stop and enjoy yourself! With this innovative digital platform, you will have an immersive and unforgettable Bilbao experience. In addition, thanks to audiovisual content, you can immerse yourself and see how the city evolved from the past to the present day, through its architecture, art and curiosities. Thanks to integrated GPS, you can travel the most emblematic places of Bilbao without ever losing your way. Come and be captivated by the magical experience offered by this unique walking tour of Bilbao!
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13 - Getxo
Getxo is a town located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in Spain. It is part of Greater Bilbao, and has 77,946 inhabitants.
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14 - Barrika
11 km away
Barrika is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, Spain, in the autonomous community of Basque Country. It is considered one of the oldest municipalities of Biscay. It was founded by Sancho Vela.
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15 - Hiking / Trekking in Picos de Europa
9 km away
Dare to experience a 10-day hiking route in the Picos Europa in Asturias departing from Bilbao! Spain is a country with something for everyone, whether you're a beach lover or a mountain lover. If you are one of the latter, the Pyrenees, the Tei...
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16 - Pagasarri
13 km away
Pagasarri is one of the two small mountain ranges that encloses the city of Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain and is part of the Basque Mountains.
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17 - Ganekogorta
13 km away
Ganekogorta is a mountain in the border of the provinces of Biscay and Alava, just between Bilbao and Llodio. It has a height of 998 m AMSL and it is the main peak of a massif that comprises some smaller mountains like Pagasarri, Ganeta, Pastorekorta, Arnotegi or Arraiz.
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18 - Bakio
21 km away
Bakio is a municipality in the province of Biscay.
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19 - Gaztelugatxe
24 km away
Gaztelugatxe is an islet on the coast of Biscay belonging to the municipality of Bermeo, Basque Country. It is connected to the mainland by a man-made bridge.
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20 - Escalinatas de San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
24 km away
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21 - Mirador San Juan Gaztelugatze
24 km away
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22 - Gernikako Arbola
28 km away
Gernikako Arbola is an oak tree that symbolizes traditional freedoms for the Biscayan people, and by extension for the Basque people as a whole.
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23 - Urdaibai
28 km away
The Urdaibai estuary is a natural region and a Biosphere Reserve of Biscay, Basque Country, Spain. It is also referred as Mundaka or Gernika estuary. Urdaibai is located on the Bay of Biscay coast, in the north of the Iberian Peninsula.
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24 - Mundaka
28 km away
Mundaka is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain. On the coast, Mundaka is internationally renowned for its surfing scene. Mundaka is accessible from Bilbao by EuskoTren on the E4 Urdaibai line.
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