Images

The image shows a wide view of the Port of Zierbena from an elevated vantage point, with an inner harbour basin occupied by numerous small boats moored to floating pontoons. The pontoons are arranged in parallel rows, with vertical posts clearly marking the berths, and the water appears calm, contributing to visual stability. No significant obstacles are visible in the foreground, and the port surfaces appear spacious and orderly, supporting clear spatial orientation. In the middle ground, the main concrete quay can be seen, with visible ramps and stairways indicating different routes to overcome changes in level. In the background, the urban area is located on a green hillside, with low- and mid-rise residential buildings that create a clear contrast between the harbour area and the natural surroundings. The scene is completed by vegetation-covered hills and a cloudy sky, forming an open, well-defined and easily readable environment from a visual accessibility perspective.

Zierbena's Port

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Description

On the western coast of Bizkaia, this artificial beach that is just 200 metres long is in Zierbena fishing port.

This small beach only appears at low tide. The calm sea here make it a perfect spot for swimming and particularly for children. In summer, it is well equipped with services, such as showers, horndartzainas (beach assistants), lifeguards…

The place skill retains its seafaring charm, with fishing and pleasure boats moored in the harbour. There are typical restaurants and grill-houses nearby that greet visitors with the delicious smell of fish grilled over embers.

Along with sunbathing or swimming, visitors will find other activities at Zierbena beach, such as canoeing and sailing. (Turismo Euskadi Website)

Highlight

  • With views of the Abra (Gran Bilbao Port).
  • Restaurants in the area.

How to get here

  • Bizkaibus:
    • A3335. Sestao-Muskiz.
    • A3321. Portugalete-Muskiz: departures every hour. Every half hour in summer.
  • By car: From the A8 Dual Carriageway you have two options: Either take the Gallarta-Zierbena exit or the Santurtzi Puerto exit and go along the N-639.
  • BY train, underground and bus: Renfe Suburban line C-2 to Santurtzi then from Santurtzi Bizkaibus route 3321. Underground line 2 Santurtzi and connect to the Bizkaibus route 3321.

Route

From the Campas parking to the Port of Zierbena

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

Circular route without complications, it is developed by a well compacted and flat terrain, (with the exception of two small slopes to access the bridges that cross the port) facilitating the transit in wheelchairs.

The tour begins and ends in the parking lot of the port of Zierbena.

Features and services

  • Section length
    1,40 km
    Pavement
    Cobblestones and asphalt
    Obstacles
    • Gentle slopes along the route.
    • Wooden bridge
  • Is there reception equipment on the section?
    No

    Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

    Is there a parking area?
    No
    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No
    Are there railings and/or handrails?
    No

    Indoor space: General features

    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No

    Personal care area

    Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
    No

    Rest zone

    Is there a rest area at the reception?
    No

    Store

    Is there one or more stores at the reception?
    No

    Children’s area

    Is there a children’s area at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition room

    Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
    No

    Exhibition Hall

    Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
    No
  • Are there trails on the section?
    Yes

    Access

    Is there lighting at night?
    Yes
    Minimum accessible connection between parking spaces, if any, the start of the obstacle-free trail
    Yes
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
    Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
    Yes
    Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
    Yes
    Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections
    No
    Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm
    No

    Itinerary

    Vertical start signage
    No
    Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
    Tarmac, cobblestones and pavements.
    For floors with planks, the spacing between the planks is no more than 1 cm, with occasional narrowings of a maximum of 90 cm
    Yes
    2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
    Yes
    The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm
    Yes
    Minimum clearance height of 220 cm
    Yes
    Rest areas
    Yes
    Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation
    No
    Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature
    Yes
    Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other
    Yes
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
    Unevenness through pedestrian routes
    Yes
    Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m
    Yes
    Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm
    Yes

    Cycle touring lane

    Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
    No

    Lookout and observatory

    Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
    No

  • Nature classroom

    Is there a nature classroom on this section?
    No
  • Is there a recreational area on this section?
    No

    Access

    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
  • Is there a beach on this section?
    No