The 10 best beaches in Bizkaia.

Meet the 10 best beaches in Bizkaia, enjoy the most striking beaches surrounding Bilbao.

Selecting the 10 best beaches in Bizkaia is not an easy task. The large number of beaches along the coast of Bizkaia (more than 20) and the uniqueness of each of them, makes it difficult to choose only 10 of them. And the fact is that, if we review one by one all the beaches of Bizkaia, we would realize that all of them have something special, they all have a peculiar feature that makes them worth visiting. For that reason, as we did in our article about the beaches near Bilbaowe want to make it clear that this selection is only a personal opinion. We are sure that many people would remove some of the beaches from this list to introduce a new one, a totally understandable fact that responds to the tastes of each traveler, of each person. For tastes the colors. The road of the Biscayan coast, meanders along the cliffs of our land crossing each and every one of the Biscayan villages that we find between the towns of Muskiz and Ondarru. Villages of great charm that we recommend you to visit and enjoy. Its sea views, its beaches, its colorful houses and its incredible gastronomic culture will make you fall in love. We are sure. In this sense, the beaches of Bizkaia are just a small part of the equation, spaces that help make summer days in Bizkaia become a real adventure full of intensity, surprises and relaxation, where the backdrop is none other than authentic natural paradises. If you are beach lovers, if you travel to Euskadi in search of the sea, we recommend you to read our article about the beaches of Donostia San Sebastian, they are only 1 hour away from Bizkaia and they are really worth it. You will not regret it.

Speaking of the beaches of Bizkaia, we can not forget the incredible boat trips that we can enjoy throughout the Cantabrian coast, maritime routes, which find in Bizkaia one of its best representatives. And if not, just ask all the people who have sailed along the coast of Bizkaia on the boat route to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe or on the route to see dolphins and whales. You will be surprised.

The Cantabrian Sea and its fierceness, draw whimsical nooks and crannies in our coast, spaces, which have been used by women and men for centuries to enjoy the rays of sun and the refreshing sea that bathe our coast. Traveling to Bizkaia and not visiting one of its incredible beaches should be considered a sin. Of course, the temperature and temperament of the water has nothing to do with that of the Mediterranean, beware. Although we recommend you the following beaches, you must remember that practically in all the towns of the coast of Biscay we have one, and if there is not one, there is always an area in the port adapted for this type of moments. All the beaches that we mention below, stand out for their scenic beauty and the attractions that we find in their surroundings. Let’s start.

Waves, cliffs, sand, rocks, surf and lots of fun, these are the 10 best beaches in Bizkaia. The order in which we present these beaches, is none other than their location, from the westernmost to the easternmost, from west to east. A nice journey by car (roadtrip in Anglo-Saxon terms), which takes us to know some of the most beautiful villages of the Biscayan coast while enjoying its beaches. A 2 in 1 in all rule, we present the route of the beaches of Bizkaia.

Ereaga: This wide beach of sandy bottom, hides stories of great depth inside, and is that, besides being one of the closest beaches of Bilbao, it was also the beach where the European aristocracy went to take baths and spend their summer vacations. Witness to this are the countless palatial buildings that we find around it, a beautiful picture, which attracts us even more to enjoy this Biscayan beach. The hotel Igeretxe, former spa, is today a meeting point for many locals, a space with restaurant and bar, which perfectly complements the gastronomic services offered by the Old Port of Algorta, another attraction that surrounds Ereaga. In addition, we must take into account that it is located 1 minute walk from the cruise port of Bilbao and 15 minutes from the Bizkaia Bridge, a structure declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is really worth visiting. As you can see, Ereaga, not only stands out for the characteristics of its sandy beach and its waters, but also for its location. If you want to visit and know the whole municipality through a guided tour, we recommend you to read our article about Getxo Taxi Tour.

Azkorri: This beach of naturalistic character, remarkably quiet and without large crowds, is located in the same town as the beach of Ereaga, in Getxo. Next to the beaches of Sopela, 20 minutes walk along the coast, between cliffs, offers all the amenities you can imagine, parking, lifeguards, beach bar … the only downside is found in the large rocks that we find in it and the strong waves in the area. Recommended to read the article of the Txiringito de Azkorri.

La Salvaje: Popularly known as La Salvaje, officially Barinatxe, it is one of the most emblematic beaches of the Biscayan coast. La Salvaje, like Azkorri, is a naturalist, nudist beach, a beach of soft sand, which is sometimes interrupted by small rocks brought by the live tides of the Bay of Biscay. A chameleon beach, which annually attracts travelers from all corners of the world. The lovers of surfing and paragliding find in this beach one of those places of pilgrimage, a natural space of great value, in which the adrenaline and the spectacular views of the cliffs that surround it completely fall in love with the lovers of these sports. Like the previous ones, La Salvaje also has all the necessary services to enjoy its waters and sandy beaches in peace and quiet.

Meñakoz: Small, rocky, nudist and difficult to access, this is how we can describe Meñakoz today. One of the best beaches in Bizkaia, a space where nature follows its uninterrupted course. On this beach surfers also make their delights, but the added difficulty of its wild waves make it a fiefdom of high-level surfers.

Muriola: One of the scenes in Euskadi of the seventh season of Game of Thrones. It was here, where, along with locations such as San Juan de Gaztelugatxe or Zumaia were recorded the scenes that gave life to Rocadragon. This small and coquettish sandy beach located in front of the beaches of Gorliz and Plentzia, in the municipality of Barrika, is another of those idyllic places that we find in the Biscayan coast. It is also nudist.

Gorliz: Large, quiet and sometimes overcrowded, so is this magnificent beach at the foot of the town of Gorliz. Together with the beach of Plentzia, it is one of the most extensive beaches of our coast, a haven of peace, ideal for family plans, surfing, swimming or active tourism with the company Troka Abentura. In this environment everything is possible, even visiting an underwater winery! The Crusoe Treasure winery, an exclusive wine brand, ages its wines under the sea, a few meters off the coast of Biscay.

Bakio:One of the closest beaches to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. From this beach you can perfectly appreciate the silhouette of the imposing islet of Gaztekugatxe, a wide sandy area at the level of the urban nucleus, which welcomes in summer all the inhabitants of Mungia and surroundings. On this beach, as in La Salvaje or Gorliz, you can take surfing lessons by contacting one of the surf schools in the surrounding area.

Aritxatzu: One of the most charming beaches of Bermeo, one of the most emblematic fishing villages of the Basque coast. Colorful houses, boats, a beautiful port and of course, a small cove, Aritxatzu. A place to admire and enjoy. We recommend parking in the parking lot next to the soccer field and continue around the cemetery to go down to the foot of the cliffs.

Laga: Undoubtedly, one of the most emblematic beaches of the entire Basque coast, one of the wildest. This beach is considered by many as one of the beaches with less impact of human beings, a beach located in a unique environment in the world. A place with an unparalleled ecological value that offers us an incredible day plan with visits to Urdaibai Bird Center, Arteaga Castle, Madariaga Tower, the Painted Forest of Oma and the villages that form Urdaibai, an incredible Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO that we recommend you to visit without any doubt. A movie plan.

Isuntza: In front of the island of San Nicolas, in the beautiful town of Lekeitio, we find this beach of easy access, of sandy bottom and near the port of the locality. A characteristic sandy beach of the locality, which gains special interest the day of geese, the big day of Lekeitio.

In this short list of the best beaches in Bizkaia we find beaches of all kinds, for surfers, for families, for restless people, for quiet people … choose yours and enjoy this stretch of the Basque coast. As we know that many of you are not satisfied with a photograph, we have decided to publish on our YouTube channel some videos of some of the best beaches in Bizkaia that we mentioned, we hope you like them:

Surely the videos have helped you to get a broader idea of what awaits you in each of these beaches. Anyway, in case the 10 best beaches of Bizkaia have not been enough for you, we leave you the official list of beaches of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia. A list, in which only appear the beaches that offer lifeguard services and with waters suitable for bathing:

Undoubtedly, Bizkaia, a province located between the sea and the mountains, a province of beaches nestled between large cliffs, wild and worth visiting, should be a must for every beach lover visiting Euskadi. Although the beaches of Bizkaia do not have the turquoise color that we can find in the Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands, they also have their own charms. And, according to the people who visit us, the cliffs, the Cantabrian Sea and the nature that surrounds our beaches, are also a strong point to take into account. Although they are not the most crowded beaches in the whole peninsula, they are not deserted either. Tourism in Euskadi is getting stronger every day and these beautiful beaches do not go unnoticed by travelers, so we recommend you to get up early to enjoy these beaches with total tranquility. These are the best beaches in Bizkaia in our opinion, what are yours? We are waiting for your comments!