ENGLISH. Vizcaya Bridge inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2006

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1 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Vizcaya Bridge inscribed on the World Heritage List in ENGLISH 2016

2 is located on the right bank of the mouth of the estuary of Bilbao, 13 km. from the capital, and consists of five core areas: Andra Mari, Algorta, Las Arenas, Neguri and Romo. It is easy to reach to Getxo, as it has excellent communications and enjoys a privileged setting. A few minutes away from Bilbao s International airport, direct access to the motorway network for travelling by car (A- 8), its direct link to the heart of Bilbao by metro (six stations) and the fact that it is home to the seaboard gateway to Euskadi (the Basque Country) for cruise liners and El Abra marina, all mean that Getxo is the ideal place for your next holiday break. BAKIO MUNDAKA Cover photographs: La Galea cliffs, Bizkaia Bridge, Old port, A stroll past the great mansions

3 La Galea

4 La Galea Getxo s main natural attractions include its beaches, some in urban areas and others in more unspoilt settings, its impressive cliffs and its various coastal walks. Getxo Aquarium, located in the El Abra-Getxo Marina, offers visitors a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of the sea, with coral reefs, tropical fish and a whole world of surprising beauty and diversity. The rock strata exposed at the Gorrondatxe-Aizkorri beach are world-renowned as a site for research into the Lutetian geological era, and have been awarded golden spike status as a site of unique stratigraphic interest. Ereaga beach

5 Sailboat autings Bolue wetlands

6 Getxo Aquarium Paragliding, trekking,... Bike hire Aizkorri/Gorrondatxe beach

7 La Salvaje/Barinatxe beach

8 Las Arenas Quay Getxo has a rich historical heritage. The Bizkaia Bridge (declared a human heritage site by UNESCO in 2006) was built at around the same time as the Eiffel Tower, and in a similar style. It is the world s oldest transporter bridge. The old port is a charming area where gangs gather for a drink and a snack. A stroll past the great mansions along the waterfront, lined with numerous mansions and palazzos in a variety of architectural styles, will take you back to the golden age of Getxo. The same walk will take you to the old lifeboat station. The La Galea fort and the Aixerrota windmill stand high on the cliffs, which offer spectacular views over the municipality. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Vizcaya Bridge inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2006 Bizkaia Bridge

9 Old Fishing Port Punta Begoña galleries

10 Cruises A stroll past the great mansions A stroll past the great mansions. Arriluze

11 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Vizcaya Bridge inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2006 Bizkaia Bridge

12 Gastronomy Restaurant Accommodation

13 Getxo offers the highest standards of quality tourism: comfortable accommodation conveniently located close to the main tourist attractions and a wide range of restaurants serving fine Basque cuisine and bars specialising in the local finger-food, known as pintxos. It also boasts various shopping areas where visitors can find designer fashions, typical local products and souvenirs to take away with them. Bar terrace

14 Souvenirs Confectioner s From farm to market Delicatessen

15 Shopping

16 CULTURAL EVENTS International Blues Festival, 2015 (Maceo Parker) Getxo offers a broad range of cultural events, including internationally renowned jazz, blues and folk festivals. The GetxoPhoto exhibition features original uses of formats, media and space that give a new dimension to photography. The cultural events calendar also includes GetxoArte, the Comic-book & Manga Fair and various dance and theatre festivals. International Jazz Festival, 2015 (Leo Jovano) (July 1 st - 5 th, 2016)

17 (July 14 th - 16 th, 2016) Craft Fair, 2015 (November 25 th - 27 th, 2016 ) Comic Fair, 2015 (November 18 th - 20 th, 2016)

18 Folklore St. Lawerence s Day Market (10 th August 2016) GetxoPhoto International Photography Festival, 2015 ( Juan Gómez GETXOPHOTO) (September 1 st - October 2 nd, 2016)

19 Old Fishing Port (12 th August 2016)

20 A stroll past the great mansions Getxo offers an ideal setting for sports and adventure lovers. Its historical links with the sea make it a top location for watersports, with numerous competitions and sailing races throughout the year. Surfers can also enjoy great waves of the bay of Biscay against the magnificent backdrop of the cliffs. Getxo is also a great place for cycling and skateboarding, with its many cycle paths and skate parks. Lovers of the open air can also enjoy diving and horse riding in the area. Getxo has been awarded in 2014 as The Best European City of Sport. Bandera Getxo Rowing Regatta (July 2016 )

21 FOR SPORTS Wellness Scuba diving

22 Sport events Paddle surf Gallo sailing race ( R.C.M.A. - R.S.C.) (17 th December 2016)

23 Surf - Punta Galea Challenge (2016/ Ask for)

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