Boat tours in Urdaibai.

Boat tours in Urdaibai, a Unesco Biosphere Reserve.

Boat tours in Urdaibai are one of the most striking experiences in Euskadi. The Bay of Biscay and its cliffs attract and enchant. Thanks to each and every one of the small corners that form the coastal strip of Urdaibai, these maritime routes allow us to contemplate wild, authentic landscapes. This is how these regular routes have become one of the most demanded activities in the province of Bizkaia. Maritime routes that show us some of the most attractive corners of the Basque coast. The setting in which these walks take place, Urdaibai, is one of the most important natural areas of the peninsula. One of the most important wetlands of Euskadi and the place of refuge of thousands of migratory birds. A small earthly paradise. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1984, Urdaibai invites all visitors to enjoy its natural richness and diversity. An aspect that we have the opportunity to know in first person during all the boat routes that we present today.

Starting from the port of Bermeo, one of the most traditional fishing villages in the Basque Country, these routes are responsible for showing us each and every one of the charms of Urdaibai. Dotted with villages of great personality as Mundaka or Elantxobe, caressed by the sea in almost its entirety, this small rural environment invites us to sail next to the island of Izaro or Cape Ogoño, authentic jewels of nature. In addition to contemplating unique places, these maritime routes allow us to enjoy birds of great beauty such as ospreys or spoonbills. Birds difficult to spot, but thanks to the great ecosystem existing in Urdaibai, they can be seen with great assiduity. It is not the first time we talk about the existing maritime routes in Euskadi, nor is it the first time we talk about Urdaibai. We already did it in our articles about boat routes in Euskadi and the 22 places to see and enjoy Urdaibai, 2 reports in which we gathered some of the best maritime experiences of Urdaibai and Euskadi. Do you dare to know Urdaibai by boat? Here are some of the maritime routes that we have liked the most.

Currently there are many maritime routes to discover Urdaibai, but for us the most beautiful and important are those that bring us closer to such striking places as Elantxobe or San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Boat routes with great added value. Here is a small list with the most striking and impressive boat routes in Urdaibai. We hope you like them.

Boat route to Elantxobe.

Elantxobe, a small fishing village located literally on the cliffs, enchants everyone who visits it. A village of steep, narrow and cobbled streets, which takes us directly to the sea. During this boat route, we will have the opportunity to contemplate this small town from the sea, a totally different perspective from the one provided by the streets and port mentioned above. But this Basque village is not the only attraction of this tour along the Basque coast. Spaces such as the island of Izaro, Cape Ogoño or Mundaka also accompany us during this incredible maritime route. You have more information in our article about the boat route to Elantxobe.

To all the previously mentioned spaces we must add the beach of Laga, one of the most beautiful and wildest beaches of all the Basque coast. A different, unique beach. If you want to enjoy the beaches of Bizkaia, we strongly recommend that you plan a visit to Laida, Laga and the rest of the beaches near Bilbao. You will not regret it. After leaving the Cape of Ogoño and Laga beach we head towards the entrance of the Urdaibai estuary, another of those views that will never be erased from our retinas. Thus, on the way to the port of Mundaka, we enjoy one of the most charismatic panoramic views of Bizkaia. Remember that the boat departs from Bermeo, a fishing village that we encourage you to visit before or after this boat experience.

Boat trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, one of the most emblematic corners of the province of Bizkaia, is visited by thousands of people throughout the year. A magical enclave, which allows us to enjoy its charms both by land and by sea. In this sense, we want to introduce you to the boat route to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a 1 hour boat trip, which allows us to know Gaztelugatxe from the sea. A truly amazing perspective.

We must point out that the boat route to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe represents the only way that currently exists for people with reduced mobility to visit this emblematic and magical place. The steep slopes and stairs along the route make it impossible for people with reduced mobility to enjoy San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Although there is no way to disembark next to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, although we do not have the option to climb up to the hermitage, to enjoy this space at sea level is a real pleasure. One of the scenes of Game of Thrones in Euskadi as you have never seen it before.

Boat trip along the coast of Bizkaia.

This boat route is the most extensive of all that we present today. A 3-hour tour that takes us to enjoy much of the coast of Bizkaia. On this occasion, we start from the town of Santurtzi, to reach Bermeo after contemplating much of the coast of Biscay. Once in Bermeo, after a nice hamaiketako (11 o’clock lunch in Basque), after enjoying some good pintxos and a good txakoli, a private bus will take us back to our starting point, Santurtzi.

During this tour along the Basque coast we will have the opportunity to enjoy countless attractions. Both natural spaces and coastal villages. A route of great interest that encourages us to know towns like Plentzia, Gorliz or Elantxobe and natural areas such as the Flysch of Getxo or Laga Beach.

Personalized boat tours in Urdaibai.

Urdaibai is a perfect destination for groups. In this sense, we must say that it is a scenario in which families, companies and groups of friends get together to strengthen ties and enjoy the small pleasures of life. This type of maritime routes have been designed for the total comfort of the group, that is why the client decides the day, the hour, the duration and the route to realize, more personalized impossible.

We must point out that all these personalized routes can be complemented with other types of services such as guided visits to txakoli wineries, museums or any other service in which you are interested.

Boat trips to see cetaceans.

Many people are unaware that the Basque Country has one of the best places for whale watching: the “Cap Breton” trench. A submarine canyon of more than 3,000 meters deep where a multitude of species can be sighted. This is how Euskadi has become in recent years the preferred destination for those who want to see cetaceans in their natural environment, in the sea. In total freedom. In our case, there have been 3 occasions in which we have chosen to enjoy these giants of our coast, having a 100% of sightings. A real pleasure.

If you like nature, if you want to know these living beings in first person, we recommend that you reserve a place in the next outing. And it is such a success to see cetaceans in the Basque Country that there is a waiting list.

Boat tours in Urdaibai for school children.

The youngest members of the family are the ones who best perceive the benefits of nature. A characteristic that makes them get to know the corners of Urdaibai in a unique way. That is why we think that these routes designed specifically for children can be attractive to teach them in a practical way some of the theoretical concepts learned in class. A unique opportunity.

This type of maritime routes have a capacity of more than 60 children in each of the boats. These tours can be customized according to the needs of the group. We recommend you to consult us your needs in order to offer you the best price and service.

Other boat tours in Bizkaia.

Bilbao, capital of the province, surprises us with a tour that allows us to know much of the city from the deck of the boat. This is how we encourage you to know some of the most important corners of our beloved “botxo”. These boat tours encourage us to sail along the riverbed of the estuary of Bilbao, to soak up the history of this city. An experience to recommend.

Thanks to the central location of the Bilboats dock, once on land, this maritime route can be complemented with a nice tour of the historic center of the city. That is why we recommend reading our article 199 things to see in Bilbao. A very complete article in which we review all the places that deserve to be highlighted in Bilbao.

Urdaibai boats.

In Urdaibai we find a multitude of leisure and recreational boats. In our case, we rely on the most stable, safe and comfortable. The boats of the company Hegaluze. A company with more than 18 years of experience behind it, which puts at our disposal 3 boats of different characteristics. Hegaluze operates regular routes practically all year round. Providing travelers from all over the world the opportunity to contemplate Urdaibai from the sea. Their skippers, experienced sailors, offer us an exhaustive control of the sea before leaving. A control that allows us to make these sea routes without any risk.

Online reservation of boats in Urdaibai.

All the maritime routes mentioned in this article can be booked online from our reservation center, from here. A secure and intuitive platform, which allows us to book online these experiences at the best prices. Without commissions. If you have any questions, we advise you to use the comment system that you will find at the end of these lines. We will try to answer you as soon as possible.

What to see in Urdaibai.

Urdaibai, an area of 220 km² that protects more than 1,400 species, invites us to enjoy unique places. In this section we list the places that for us are a must to visit during any trip to Urdaibai. We hope you like them.

Where to sleep in Urdaibai.

The rural houses represent the perfect accommodation to sleep in this rural area of Bizkaia. Cozy spaces with good value for money that encourage us to enjoy this natural place with their owners. Authentic local guides. We recommend that you consider the option of booking your accommodation directly at TurismoVasco.com. We have a secure and intuitive booking portal where you will find rural houses of all tastes and colors. You can book the rural houses of Urdaibai here.

Videos of Urdaibai.

Urdaibai is one of the most beautiful places in the Basque Country. A place to which photographs and words do not do it justice. That is why we wanted to accompany this article with a short video. If you like this kind of content, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel, we are sure you will find experiences and destinations that will catch your attention.

The boat tours in Urdaibai propose us to know this Biosphere Reserve from a different, fun perspective. A family plan that we highly recommend. In case you have any questions about the boat tours in Urdaibai we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines to let us know. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pass!