Adventure sports in Bilbao Biscay

Ideas to make the most of extreme sports in Bilbao Bizkaia

We will tell you about the most exciting extreme sports you practice in Bilbao Bizkaia: under the sea, above it, in the mountains and even in the skies. You will shape your own adventure!

Abseiling: challenging heights

Abseiling is the perfect adventure sport for challenging heights and getting your adrenaline pumping while enjoying breathtaking views.

And Bilbao Bizkaia, with its great diversity of terrain, is ideal for this sport. Majestic mountains inland, cliffs by the coast... just you, your rope and nature, in an unforgettable experience.

Climbing: take on the mountain

Of course, in Bilbao Bizkaia you can not only descend mountains and cliffs, but you can also climb them: this is definitely a land suitable for climbing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber, in Bilbao Bizkaia you will find the right challenge for you.

On the steep rocks of Urdaibai, in the Gorbea Natural Park and in many other places you will enjoy your favourite sport in the middle of a privileged setting.

Bungee jumping: synonym of adrenaline

If the idea of jumping-off the highest bridges and mastering heights makes your pulse race, you are definitively a bungee jumping lover. And in Bilbao Bizkaia you'll find plenty of perfect places to practise this risky sport.

The Bizkaia Bridge, in Portugalete, the Atxaspi Bridge, in Ondarroa... Imagine the feeling of falling freely in emblematic surroundings like these. Could you resist?

Surfing: enjoy the best waves of the Cantabrian Sea

Surfing is not really an extreme sport, but it is a real adventure, and one that requires effort, dedication and a lot of perseverance.

Do you know what else you need in surfing? That's right: good waves. And in Bilbao Bizkaia you'll find the best waves in the whole of the Bay of Biscay, with beaches that are internationally renowned among surf lovers.

The powerful and challenging waves of Mundaka, Bakio or Sopelana are renowned and appreciated for very good reasons. Grab your board, put on your wetsuit and get ready to experience them and conquer them.

Diving: an adventure beneath the waves

The coasts of Bilbao Bizkaia do not only offer many attractions above the waves, but also below them.

If you are a diving enthusiast, here you can practice this discipline in the waters of the Atlantic, surrounded by outstanding biodiversity and with the opportunity to explore shipwrecks, underwater caverns, dense kelp forests and many other beautiful places.

Skydiving: Bilbao Bizkaia from a bird's eye view

Skydiving is one of the extreme sports par excellence and we will recommend several places thar offer it.

Experience the incredible sensation of jumping into the air and enjoy the widest and most special panoramic view of Bilbao Bizkaia that can be seen.

Remember to always prioritise safety

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that safety is the first thing you should think about before embarking on an adventure. For this reason, we give you some fundamental advice that you should review if you are thinking of doing any of the activities we have talked about:

• Choose activities that are appropriate to your experience and fitness level.
• Always use experienced guides or instructors and follow their instructions at all times.
• Use the safety equipment provided.
• Be responsible and use common sense.

We would also like to remind you that caring for nature is everyone's responsibility: while practising your favourite adventure sport, take care of the environment, avoid leaving waste around and respect the local wildlife.

Bilbao Bizkaia is a small paradise for extreme sports lovers, so if you are looking for a truly unforgettable experience, start preparing your trip!