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Beaches of Sopela, paradisiacal sandy beaches 30 minutes from Bilbao.
The beaches of Sopela, represent some of the most important beaches around Bilbao. In fact, in our article about the beaches near Bilbao we include most of the beaches that we are going to show you below. We hope you like them.
La Salvaje de Sopela beach is one of the most representative beaches of the town. A sandy area, located between Getxo and Sopela, surprises us with its cliffs, its waves and its fine sand. A place to enjoy both in winter and summer. Highly recommended. If you want to know everything related to the beaches of Sopela we recommend that you read with determination each of the sections of this article. Ready? 
Information about the beaches of Sopela.
- Online reservations: Here.
- Number of beaches: 3.
- Name of the beaches: Barinatxe, Arrietara Atxabiribil and Meñakoz.
- Services: Parking, showers, toilets, bike racks, bar, etc.
- Location: Sopela, Bizkaia, Euskadi.
Today we are going to reveal everything you need to visit any of the beaches of Sopela. Anyway, if you need more information about any of the beaches of this town, we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find at the bottom of this article. We will try to respond as soon as possible. We are sure that the information we are about to provide will help you plan your trip to Sopela.
Beaches of Sopela.
The Basque municipality of Sopela has 3 beaches distributed along its coast. Although some of these beaches are shared with the neighboring towns of Getxo and Barrika, they are still part of the coast of Sopela. 
Barinatxe Beach: Barinatxe, popularly known as La Salvaje, is located between the towns of Getxo and Sopela. A sandy beach of fine sand, which, protected by large cliffs, has become the perfect place for sports such as paragliding or surfing. Among the 750 meters of length of “La Salvaje” we find a dune area that has been fenced to protect this special space. Next to it, we find some of the services that this sandy area has. We must indicate that on the left side of this beach nudism is practiced. But if for something this beach of Sopela stands out it is for the great atmosphere that is breathed in this section of the Biscayan coast.
Information about La Salvaje.
- Length: 750 meters.
- Services: Parking, showers, toilets, bike racks, etc.
- Subway station: Larrabasterra.
- Location: La Salvaje Beach, Sopela.
The beach of La Salvaje has hosted since 1999 the famous nudist race of Sopela. An annual event, which has a good number of followers. And it is that more and more people, edition after edition, gather on this beach of Sopela. 
Beach of Arrietara Atxabiribil: The beach of Arrietara Atxabiril offers us 2 beaches in 1. And it is that, although most of the day these two beaches are united, when the tide rises they separate. On the left side we find Arrietara beach while the right side is occupied by Atxabiribil beach. In any case, both beaches have similar characteristics.
Arrietara Atxabiribil Information.
- Length: 820 meters.
- Services: Parking, showers, toilets, bike racks, etc.
- Subway station: Larrabasterra or Sopela.
- Location: Arrietara Beach, Atxabiribil, Sopela.
This beach is undoubtedly one of the most demanded of the town. Perhaps, one of the beaches of Bizkaia with greater occupation. A great option to enjoy the coast of Sopela. As you have been able to verify, this sandy area has the habitual services. 
Meñakoz Beach: This beach is totally different from all the beaches that we have presented so far. It is a small cove. A wild space, which, away from the urban center of Sopela, attracts thousands of surfers to its vicinity. As you can see in the card below, Meñakoz is the smallest beach in the town, also one of the least crowded. Being far from the town center and the subway, it is necessary to use private transport to reach this enclave of the Biscayan coast.
Information about Meñakoz.
- Length: 400 meters.
- Services: None.
- Subway station: Not available.
- Location: Meñakoz Beach, Sopela.
This small cove of stones and sand has no equipment whatsoever. Neither lifeguards, nor bathrooms, nor official parking. As we have said, it is a quiet space. A nudist beach, located between the towns of Sopela and Barrika, represents an alternative beach to all those mentioned above. In case of opting for this beach, a lot of caution, its stone bottom makes it dangerous for both swimmers and surfers. 
Surfing on the beaches of Sopela.
Surfing is the most important water sport in Sopela and Bizkaia. Undoubtedly one of the most practiced sports in Euskadi. In fact, Sopela has one of the largest concentrations of surf schools in the Basque Country. If you want to enjoy this sport accompanied by an experienced surfer, we recommend you to contact us through our contact form. Depending on your needs we will advise you on the best surf courses or equipment rental. We will make sure that you can enjoy surfing on the beaches of Sopela without having to worry about the tides or the equipment. There are special rates for groups and companies. 
Paragliding on the beaches of Sopela.
The cliffs that protect the beaches of Sopela are ideal for paragliding. In fact, the cliffs between Getxo and Sopela have the largest number of flights in the Basque Country. If you want to enjoy the Basque coast from the air, we recommend you to book your flight in our reservation center. Especially in summer. And this type of activities are in great demand during the summer season. If you want more information about this kind of activities we recommend you to read our article about paragliding flights in Sopela. 
What to see in Sopela.
As we already indicated in our article on what to see in Sopela, this coastal town is much more than a handful of beaches. And the fact is that the culture and history of Sopela make it possible for this Basque municipality to have many other spaces to show visitors. Here are some examples.
- Route of the sculptures of Sopela.
- Flysch of the Biscay coast.
- Sopela buildings.
What to do near Sopela.
The province of Bizkaia has a beautiful number of experiences to enjoy on any trip to Euskadi. If you are planning to do any of these experiences in high season, we recommend you to book your activity from our reservation center as soon as possible. During this time of the year it is difficult to find free spaces in some of the activities that we present. Here are some of the most demanded experiences in Bizkaia.
What to see near Sopela.
The villages surrounding Sopela complement all the spaces that can be found within the limits of this Basque town. And we think that towns like Getxo or Gorliz can be very attractive for all the people who come to the beaches of Sopela. Here are some examples. 
Video beaches of Sopela.
As usual in all our articles, we wanted to accompany the words and photographs of this article about the beaches of Sopela with a short video. An audiovisual, which we hope will help you to get a more real idea of what awaits you in these spaces of the Basque coast. If you like this kind of videos, we recommend you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in Euskal Herria.
Beaches near Sopela.
The beaches near the municipality of Sopela that we find on the coast of Bizkaia perfectly complement the different beaches that we have mentioned in previous sections. On the coast of Bizkaia there are beaches of all kinds, small, large, family, wild … Spaces that allow us to enjoy the benefits of the Basque coast in style. Here are some of the beaches of Bizkaia that we recommend:
- Muriola Beach.
- Plentzia beach.
- Gorliz beach.
- Bakio beach.
- Laga Beach.
Location of Sopela beaches.
The beaches of Sopela are located less than 30 minutes from the center of Bilbao. Between the coastal towns of Getxo and Barrika. An ideal location for those people who want to know the capital of Bizkaia and enjoy the incredible beaches of our coast. All the beaches of Sopela are located in a coastal stretch of only 2 kilometers, with hardly any space in between. The only exception is the beach of Meñakoz. This allows us to move around all of the aforementioned beaches without wasting a lot of time in traveling. A fact that helps us to enjoy these beaches for longer. A great advantage. 
Where to park on the beaches of Sopela.
It is very important to know that, during the summer season, the different parking areas that we find next to the beaches of Sopela have OTA service (Traffic and Parking Ordinance). Therefore, if you decide to access by private transport to any of the beaches of Sopela, we recommend that you remember to pay the OTA if you do not want to find any surprises when you return. The only exception is Meñakoz beach, a cove located between Sopela and Barrika that has no official parking. 
How to get to the beaches of Sopela.
The location of these sandy areas allows us to reach them both by private and public transport. In any case, there are several possibilities. Here is a brief summary of how to get to the beaches of Sopela.
- Private transport: As we have already indicated, if you opt for this type of transport you will have to pay the corresponding amount to the OTA. On the other hand, if you want to complete the visit to these Basque sandy beaches with a visit to a winery, the use of private transport is the best option to reach the rural corners of the interior.
- Public transport: The best public transport to get to Sopela are Metro Bilbao and Bizkaibus (the public bus service of Bizkaia). Although if we had to choose between one of them, we would clearly choose the metro. The metro stops that we find near the beaches are those of Larrabasterra and Sopela. We must point out that these metro stops are more than 15 minutes away from the beach, so the best option is to use the Sopelbus, the bus that connects the center of the town with the beaches of Barinatxe and Arrietara Atxabiribil.
Beaches of Larrabasterra.
Many people ask us about the beaches of Larrabasterra without knowing that it is a neighborhood of Sopela. A space, which, located next to the neighboring towns of Berango and Getxo, provides several beaches to the municipality. In any case, these beaches join the rest of the beaches of Sopela to offer us a nice range of options to choose from. So now you know that, to talk about the beaches of Larrabasterra is to talk about the beaches of Sopela. 
As you have been able to see, the beaches of Sopela are authentic natural paradises that we recommend you to visit during any trip to Bizkaia and Euskadi. In case you have any questions, we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo passes!
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