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What to see in Getxo

A stately town at the mouth of the Bilbao estuary, with the Bizkaia Bridge, the world's oldest transporter bridge and a World Heritage Site.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: José Ligero Loarte · CC BY-SA 4.0

Getxo highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Bizkaia Bridge

    Cross in the hanging gondola or along the top.

  2. Old Port of Algorta

    Fishermen's houses on a slope.

  3. Promenade of grand villas

    Mansions facing the sea.

  4. Ereaga beach

    Next to the promenade.

  5. La Galea cliffs

    A coastal path.

Day trips from Getxo

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Getxo

Any time of year is good to travel to Getxo: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Getxo

What to see in Getxo?

Bizkaia Bridge, Old Port of Algorta, Promenade of grand villas, Ereaga beach and La Galea cliffs.

What to see in Getxo in one day?

Don’t miss Bizkaia Bridge, Old Port of Algorta, Promenade of grand villas, Ereaga beach and La Galea cliffs. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Getxo?

Any time of year is good to travel to Getxo: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Getxo?

Bilbao and surroundings.

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Guide reviewed 20 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.