Visit Bermeo with TopaBermeo, the Urdaibai escape game.

Visiting Bermeo with TopaBermeo has become a classic, a different and original way to get to know this incredible fishing town.

If you are thinking of visiting Bermeo, the escape game “TopaBermeo” can be a great option. Especially if you are looking to get to know this charismatic Basque town from a different, original and exciting perspective. This outdoor escape game, the first of its kind in Urdaibai, guides us through the old town showing us some of the most emblematic spaces. A small self-guided tour with a certain detective character. Designed and implemented by the Basque company Katokale, this experience cataloged as “escape village”, has become in just a few months one of the most popular attractions in the town. No wonder. And the fact is that getting to know Bermeo while deciphering each and every one of the enigmas presented by this treasure hunt, adds extra value to any visit to Bermeo. If you do not know the term “Escape Village”, it is a new type of gamification. An experience that shares many similarities with the famous escape rooms but also has certain peculiarities that differentiate it from this type of games. An example of this is the fact that they take place in the streets and squares of the town, in the open air, outdoors. Thanks to its dynamism and flexibility, TopaBermeo allows us to do other activities while we play. Can you imagine being able to visit museums or taste our beloved pintxos while we visit some of the most emblematic places in Bermeo? Sounds good, doesn’t it? It has conquered us to such an extent that we recommend it in our articles about what to see and do in Bermeo and what to do with children in the Basque Country. We recommend you to read any of them, we are sure that you will find everything you need to visit this impressive corner of Bizkaia.

To all the above, we must add the motivation to get the track that will take us to the next enclave of Bermeo. Step by step, track by track. By the way, if you are one of those adventure fanatics, if you are crazy about escape rooms, you are in luck. TopaBermeo proposes us to know several of the historical spaces of Bermeo while we play. A two for one in all rules. Remember that the main objective of TopaBermeo is to enjoy and get to know Bermeo. An experience that challenges us to enjoy the town. Are you in?

Bermeo is one of those towns that must be visited in any visit to Euskadi, a fishing village, which invites you to enjoy each and every one of its corners. In this sense, TopaBermeo immerses every person who decides to experience it in a mysterious tour of the surroundings of the port. A fun, exciting and ideal activity to get to know this charming coastal town with friends, family, couples or even alone. We are sure you will enjoy from the beginning to the end of the game. Remember, no time, no rush.

TopaBermeo represents a different, original and fun way to get to know Bermeo. A proposal that contributes to know this town to all the people who are looking for something different. The fact that all the activity takes place within the walls, in the historic center of Bermeo, in the pedestrian area, makes it even more attractive. This is how this experience gives us the opportunity to visit a large part of this urban center. In order to complete this adventure, it is mandatory to visit 5 enclaves of Bermeo, of which, obviously, we are not going to share even one of them. On the other hand, the fact of having the port always in sight, offers amazing views with the island of Izaro and much of Urdaibai as a backdrop. It is difficult to find a better setting. A very successful location. If you decide to reach Bermeo by private vehicle, we recommend you to park in the different parking lots around the town center, either in the port or next to the soccer field. Both are free and allow us to reach our destination, the Lamera Park, in less than 5 minutes walk.

The fact that TopaBermeo takes place entirely in a pedestrian area, outdoors, makes it win many points for those who plan to visit Bermeo with their family. In fact, Fran, tells us that thanks to the flexibility and dynamism of the “escape village” concept, TopaBermeo has become one of the most demanded experiences for families, groups, people with reduced mobility or people with pets. The old wall of Bermeo and the traffic restrictions protect us. It is time to enjoy the heritage, culture, architecture and history of Bermeo. We loved the fact that we were able to do other activities during this experience. In our case, we chose to have a drink while we played. We recommend you to make this strategic stop next to Arrantzaleen Museoa (fishermen’s museum in Basque), the views are worth it. By the way, the game takes place in the center of Bermeo, we do not have to move to play. A real pleasure.

Bermeo, one of the most beautiful villages in Euskadi, home of the always impressive San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, is opening up to tourism. In this sense, the company Katokale wanted to gamify the historic center of Bermeo to offer visitors a totally different experience. Thanks to Fran Alvarado, head of this company based in Bizkaia, tourism in Bermeo has since October 2018 with one more attraction. A dynamic experience that aims to increase the variety and quality of the tourist offer of Bermeo and Urdaibai.

Wearing the TopaBermeo pack, players set off into the unknown with only a dozen clues and their intuition. In this type of escape game, everyday objects from the street furniture can be part of the props. From informative posters to sculptures, everything counts. The theme of this urban adventure, leads us to try to find the key to the portal of San Juan, a key that Beka, the mascot of Katokale, has hidden within the walls of this small town. By the way, legend has it that if you do not find the key you will be trapped within the walls, so we recommend that you sharpen your senses.

Fran Alvarado, head of Katokale, the company that manages the TopaBermeo escape game, decided to turn the streets and squares of Bermeo into a labyrinth of mysteries and clues in the purest style of detective novels. He was the one who welcomed us in this coastal town giving us a personalized and close attention. Very attentive. In this aspect, Fran introduced us to the experience, introduced us to the theme and explained everything essential to be able to carry it out. Remember that, during the 2 hours that this experience can last, although Fran is not literally next to us, you can make all kinds of consultations. However, in our opinion we do not think it is necessary, in case of blockage the clues are enough help to move forward.

We wanted to create a small audiovisual so that you can contemplate the beauty of the scenarios in which this original escape village takes place. A small video, with which we try to show you as closely as possible the ins and outs of TopaBermeo. If you like this kind of videos, we advise you to subscribe to our YouTube channel. In our profile you will find videos that will help you to know better the towns, hotels, restaurants and different tourist experiences of Euskadi.

As you have seen, TopaBermeo is a great option to get to know Bermeo. A small incentive to walk the streets and squares of one of the most beautiful villages of Urdaibai. It’s time to test our wits. As usual, we recommend you to use the comments of this article to leave us your doubts and opinions about this great escape game. Just remember that spoilers are not allowed, no hints. Ondo pasa!