Location: Getxo
Top Things to do in Getxo
Things to do in Getxo, Basque Country: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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 about 80,000 inhabitants (2014). Getxo is mostly an affluent residential area, as well as being the third largest municipality of Biscay.
Restaurants in Getxo
1. Acantilados de Azkorri
2. Puente Colgante Vizcaya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,768 reviews
Reviewed By tek_m_l - Melbourne, Australia
We took the metro from the city to Areeta station and took the the Gondola over to Portugalete. It is a 35 minute ride on the metro from the city to Areeta and then another 7 minute walk from the station to the bridge. It is an engineering marvel considering this was built back in 1893 and was the first mechanical transporter bridge in the world. The ingenuity of Alberto de Palacio to design this transporter to join both banks of the river while still allowing transport ships to pass through unhindered to the port of Bilbao is just brilliant. Portugalate is a nice quaint town to visit as well. It is also quite a hilly town and sections of it had escalators to assist the residents in navigating their daily activities around town. Very cool.
3. Puerto Viejo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By arizkun1932 - Madrid, Spain
This is a must go if you're in Gexto. Picture-postcard corner, with great views, great atmosphere, great bars/restaurants and a wonderful, unexpected experience. Not to be missed.
