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Boat route in the Urdaibai estuary, an impressive boat trip on the Basque coast.
The boat route in the Urdaibai estuary is one of the most beautiful routes of the Basque coast. A boat trip that allows us to cross the Urdaibai estuary to enjoy one of the most important natural areas of Euskadi. Urdaibai has more than 220 km², a small natural paradise, which was catalogued as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1984. This boat trip takes us to navigate between paradisiacal beaches and hamlets, undoubtedly one of the best ways to visit Urdaibai. We are sure you will love it. Remember that groups can rent the whole boat for a private tour. In this case, we can complete this boat trip with the tasting of local products, guided tours and the possibility of swimming. Do not hesitate to to contact us. Would you like to enjoy this boat trip along the Urdaibai estuary?
Information about the boat route in the Urdaibai estuary.
Boat trip on the Urdaibai estuary.
This boat adventure along the Urdaibai estuary begins in the port of Mundaka. From here, we will set sail in search of those typical landscapes of Urdaibai in which the intense green of the mountains and the crystalline blue of the sea merge. A landscape that changes completely with the coming and going of the tides. The boat on which this route takes place has a shallow draft, which allows us to sail along a large part of the estuary. After leaving Mundaka behind, we will slowly enter the interior of the estuary, we enter calmer waters, where the absence of waves allows us to enjoy a more pleasant navigation. We continue up the estuary until we reach areas such as Laida beach, the island of Txatxarramendi or the Murueta weaving mill. A route that allows us to know the lesser known side of Urdaibai until we reach Forua.
Guided boat tour.
The boat route along the Urdaibai estuary can be done in 2 different modalities: with guide and without guide. You choose. As we always point out, the guides bring an extra value to the experiences we offer. Remember that they are local guides. They work and live in Urdaibai. Perfect people to guide us during our adventures inside the Biosphere Reserve. As it is logical, the guided route is more expensive, we recommend you to take a look at all the options that we propose in Urdaibai in our reservation center. If you want to book the guided route you should do it from here. If you want a boat route along the Urdaibai estuary without a guide, you can do it from here.
Private tour for groups.
Groups visiting Urdaibai can book the complete boat for a private tour in Urdaibai. A fully customizable experience, which allows groups to select the route and accompany it with other services such as a small snack of local products, guided tours or anchoring to enjoy a nice swim. If this option is the one that best suits your tastes and needs, we recommend that you contact us through our contact form. Together we will design a dream route along the coast of Biscay. An adventure, in which we can also disembark to enjoy different spaces. We are waiting for you!
Frequently Asked Questions.
We have compiled the most frequently asked questions about the boat routes in the Urdaibai estuary. We hope you find them helpful. In case you don’t find an answer to your questions, we recommend you to use the comment system that you will find at the end of this publication. We will try to answer you as soon as possible.
Are guided boat tours available?
Yes, we offer regular routes in the Urdaibai estuary with or without guide.
Is it possible to ship without a reservation on the same day?
It is possible, but places are easily sold out, especially in summer and weekends. We recommend you to book in advance from here.
Is the boat adapted for people with reduced mobility?
Although the boat is adapted to transport people with reduced mobility, the embarkation point of the regular routes does not allow it. Remember that in private charters we can change the embarkation point, we recommend you to contact us.
Can pets travel on board?
Yes, pets are welcome on board. Please remember that dogs must be leashed.
Are these boat routes the ones that the Urdaibai Ferry operates?
No. The ferry connects Mundaka, Laida and Sukarrieta. A very short route that has nothing to do with the one we present today. You can get more information by reading our article about the Urdaibai Ferry.
Is there a minimum or maximum age limit?
There are no age restrictions on our boat tours.
What happens if the tide goes out?
The tides regulate the navigable space of the Urdaibai estuary. That is why we plan the routes according to the tides. You do not have to worry about the tides, we take care of everything.
Is it possible to rent the boat with or without skipper in the Urdaibai estuary?
Groups can rent the whole boat, but always with skipper. The navigation in the Urdaibai estuary is very complex, there is not the option of renting without skipper. If you want to sail on your own, we recommend you to read our article about boat rental in Bermeo.
Can it be combined with other boat tours?
Yes, we offer all kinds of boat tours in Urdaibai, we encourage you to contact us, we will help you as much as possible.
Is it possible to hold events on board?
Yes, we offer the possibility of holding events on boats practically all year round. A very original option for those companies or associations that want to make a different and original event. Shall we talk?
Is it possible to have parties and farewells on the ship?
Yes, we organize boat parties in Urdaibai regardless of the reason (bachelor parties, anniversaries, birthdays…). Remember that we also organize boat parties in Bilbao.
Boat tours in Euskadi.
The boat route along the Urdaibai estuary is one of the many routes that can be found on the Basque coast. Both in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and in the rest of the Basque coast there are many maritime routes that show the beauty of our territory. Here are some of the most popular boat tours in the Basque Country. Remember that you can book all of them from our reservation center.
What to see nearby.
This small corner of Euskadi offers us a good number of places to see and enjoy. Places, located throughout the length and breadth of the biosphere reserve invite us to know some of its most striking treasures. If you want to know in depth this space, we recommend reading our article on what to see in Urdaibai. Anyway, we leave you a short list of some of the most important areas:
What to do nearby.
The towns and villages that we find in the vicinity of Urdaibai allow us to complement the different experiences that we find in Urdaibai. It is for this reason that we recommend you to consider the possibility of enjoying any of the experiences available in our reservation center.
Video of the boat route in the Urdaibai estuary.
As usual in all our articles, we wanted to accompany the words and photographs of this publication with a short video in which we show you in a more real way the beauty of this incredible boat route. In this case, the video is recorded during a private route that we made for a group. In case you like this kind of videos, we recommend you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to discover all the experiences and places we recommend in Euskal Herria.
Where to sleep in Urdaibai.
The rural houses of Urdaibai are one of the most demanded options to stay in this corner of Euskadi. A type of accommodation that, thanks to its characteristics, is perfect to enjoy the incredible natural paradise that we find in this part of Euskadi. If you are looking for accommodation in one of the villages of Urdaibai, we recommend that you take a look at our reservation center.
Where to eat in Urdaibai.
Urdaibai, like the rest of the corners of Euskadi, offers us one of the best gastronomic offers of all the Cantabrian coast. Of course, as in all places, it is advisable to get information before booking. In this case, we recommend 4 restaurants with different profiles.
- Cannon GrillThis restaurant located at the top of Sollube mountain invites us to enjoy a good gastronomic proposal while we contemplate beautiful views of Bermeo and Urdaibai.
- Arteaga Castle RestaurantThe restaurant of the Arteaga Castle encourages us to enjoy its different tasting menus while we contemplate each of the stones that make up this ancient defensive structure.
- AlmiketxuAlmiketxu: This restaurant makes a nod to our culture and gastronomy in each of the dishes it presents. An establishment that, located in the outskirts of Bermeo, encourages us to enjoy the high Basque gastronomy.
- Boliña el viejoThis restaurant has nothing to do with the rest of the establishments on this list. Boliña el viejo is a humble, classic, traditional restaurant. One of the most demanded restaurants in Gernika to enjoy a traditional Basque menu of the day.
As you have been able to see, the boat route along the Urdaibai estuary is one of the most striking experiences of the Basque coast. A maritime tour, we recommend you to eyes closed. Remember that we have special rates for groups, do not hesitate to contact us. In case you have any questions, we recommend you to use the comments system below these lines to let us know. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!
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