Guided tours to fish canneries in Bermeo.

Guided visits to fish canneries in Bermeo, tradition and fishing quality of Euskadi.

The fish canneries of Bermeo, the fish canning factories, represent one of the great economic engines of Urdaibai. A sector that until recently was totally closed to tourism. Fortunately, groups that decide to visit Urdaibai have the opportunity to learn about the fish canning process in Bermeo through an interesting guided tour. The canneries and fishing boats that we find in the port represent the hard work that our men and women have been doing for centuries. In fact, the Cantabrian anchovy is one of our best gastronomic products. Also the tuna from the north. If you want to know the secrets of Basque canning, we encourage you to visit one of the canneries of Bermeo with us. We must emphasize that Bermeo and Urdaibai have always lived facing the sea. A great example of this can be found in the successful career of the rowing team of the region and the amount of experiences that exist related to the sea. From boat routes to fishing trips for tuna. As you can see, we offer a varied program of activities and experiences related to the sea and fishing. You only have to contact us so that we can help you plan a beautiful day in this idyllic corner of our geography. In fact, many groups decide to hire several of these experiences creating a very complete program. For example: a guided visit to a cannery in the morning and a boat trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in the afternoon. Are you up for it?

From the Bay of Biscay to the table. Gastronomy and tradition come together in these factories located on the outskirts of the town of Bermeo. Spaces, in which great specialties of the Basque canneries are elaborated, among them, the anchovies of the Cantabrian Sea and the tuna of the north.

Guided tours to canneries in Bermeo.

The guided visits to the canneries of Bermeo highlight the importance that fishing has had throughout history. Thanks to this experience, visitors have the opportunity to know in first person how a fish cannery works and the different ways of elaboration that are practiced. During the visit to the production plant, the guides explain the whole process of elaboration. We will also enjoy a small tasting of local products. In addition to anchovies and white tuna, other specialties such as light tuna and tuna belly are also produced in these factories. Finally, we will have the opportunity to buy canned food in the factory itself. It should be noted, for example, that the complete anchovy production process can only be seen from July to March, during the fishing season. During the rest of the year, only part of the anchovy production process can be seen. The guided tour takes place in the company’s own facilities, next to the area where the products we see in supermarkets are produced. So we must respect at all times the sanitary measures in force. This experience is becoming more and more popular among the groups that visit us. More and more companies, associations, schools and groups are enjoying this activity. Would you like to get to know the entrails of a fish canning plant in the Basque Country?

Guided tours in Bermeo.

If in addition to knowing the canneries sector you want to know some of the most emblematic places of the town, we encourage you to enjoy our guided tours in Bermeo. Tours, in which we have the opportunity to learn about the history of this incredible place from the hand of a local guide. If you have any questions about these guided tours, we encourage you to contact us. We will try to respond as soon as possible. You can also learn about all the places we recommend in this Basque town by reading our article on what to see in Bermeo.

Fishing trips for bonito in Bermeo.

In summer, when the bonito are approaching the Basque coast, dozens of boats go out to sea in search of one of the most coveted species of our coast, the bonito. If you want to be part of one of these expeditions, we recommend you to read our article about fishing trips in Bermeo. You can also use our contact form to request a quote and ask us any questions you may have. This original and different experience is available for all kinds of people. We take care of everything. Are you up for it?

Boat tours in Bermeo.

Boat tours in Urdaibai are one of the main attractions of the area. One of the most demanded experiences. In fact, there are regular routes that link Bermeo with some of the most emblematic areas of Urdaibai on a daily basis (in high season). Also, the possibility of renting a boat and make a 100% personalized trip. Great examples of this are the following routes:

Buy canned and tuna in Bermeo.

As we have already mentioned, the fish canneries of Bermeo represent one of the most important economic sectors of the town. The quality of the products they produce has catapulted them to sell anchovies, tuna and other products all over the world. In fact, the main business of these factories is the sale of their products; guided tours have hardly any impact on their financial accounts. That said, we must remember that after the guided tours we will have the opportunity to buy canned anchovies, tuna and other specialized products in the factory itself.

Experiences in the Basque Country.

If you like this kind of plans, we encourage you to know the different guided tours of Euskadi. Also, the experiences we offer. You can discover the latter by accessing our reservation center. We leave you some of the most demanded, we hope you like them.

What to see near Bermeo.

If after your visit to Bermeo you want to know other places of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, we recommend reading our article on what to see in Urdaibai. In any case, we leave you some of the most iconic places in the area.

Guided tours to the Bermeo canneries are, along with boat trips and excursions to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, one of the most popular activities in Urdaibai. Remember that there are special prices for hiring several of these experiences. If you are interested, do not hesitate to use our contact form. You can also use the comments system below these lines to ask us any questions you may have. We will try to respond as soon as possible. We are waiting for you! Ondo pasa!