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Punta Galea Cliffs – Txitxarropunta Cliffs loop from Elexalde Getxo

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Punta Galea Cliffs – Txitxarropunta Cliffs loop from Elexalde Getxo

Hard

4.8

(26)

162

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Punta Galea Cliffs – Txitxarropunta Cliffs loop from Elexalde Getxo

05:54

21.2km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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602 m

Punta Galea Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse is located at the entrance to the Bilbao estuary. It is a beautiful walk along the cliffs and the Cantabrian sea. There is an exercise area and benches to rest looking at the sea.

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1.14 km

Punta Galea Cliffs

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Punta Galea, a cape on the Basque Country coast, has stunning rocky cliffs that jut out into the sea.

The area is known for huge waves and surfing. In 2014/5, …

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3

3.35 km

Gorrondatxe Beach

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Panoramic views, highly recommended to visit the area.

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4

4.32 km

Barinatxe - The Wild Beach

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A beautiful beach with high waves depending on the weather, great for surfers (surfing school is also available)! For swimmers there is a small and secured by lifeguards zone.

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5.66 km

View of Sopela Beach

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Beautiful coast with fairytale cliffs

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6

8.13 km

View of Barrika Cliffs

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7

8.47 km

View of Sopela Coast

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After you can go to Sopela on a very well-developed path (suitable for cycling), it goes on from there on a small narrow trail that is not so much frequented.

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9.98 km

Bustintza

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9

10.6 km

Txitxarropunta Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

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21.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

9.02 km

869 m

565 m

Surfaces

9.84 km

8.91 km

1.24 km

784 m

386 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Thursday 14 May

16°C

9°C

47 %

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