Getxo Beaches
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Description
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Las Arenas and Ereaga beaches can be accessed directly from the seafront promenade.
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During the summer season, the beaches offer assisted bathing services and facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility (PRM).
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The beaches have nearby parking spaces reserved for PRM.
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This route meets minimum accessibility criteria, verified by specialized technicians.
How to get here
Las Arenas Beach
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Metro: Areeta station. Less than one kilometre away, walking through the streets of the Las Arenas neighbourhood.
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Bus: Several bus lines operate close to the beach.
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Road: BI-637 “La Avanzada”. Once in Getxo, take Zugazarte Avenue towards the Bizkaia Bridge.
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Bizkaia Bridge: Cross from Portugalete to the Las Arenas neighbourhood, then continue on foot along the estuary.
Ereaga Beach
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Metro – two options:
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Neguri station, followed by a walk of approximately 500 metres.
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Algorta station, walking just under 1 km and taking the lift down to the beach.
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Bus: Lines A3338, A3411, A3451, A2162 and 019A stop near Ereaga Beach.
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Road: BI-637 “La Avanzada”. In Getxo, take the Paseo del Marqués de Arriluce e Ibarra towards El Abra Marina.
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Lift: Algorta–Ereaga lift, located in María Cristina Square in the Algorta district.
Arrigunaga Beach
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Metro: Bilbao Metro lines L1 and L2 connect Getxo with other stations; Neguri is the closest station.
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Bus: Lines A3411, A3451, A3471, A2164 and A2162 operate near Arrigunaga Beach. Bizkaibus also offers several routes connecting Bilbao and Getxo.
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Car: Getxo is well connected by road, especially via the A-8 motorway. From Bilbao, take the Getxo–Las Arenas exit and follow signs towards the centre of Getxo.
Route
Las Arenas Beach
Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
Las Arenas Beach is a quiet beach with easy access. Access is directly from the seafront promenade through several clearly signposted entry points. These entrances feature information panels with relevant details for users, such as assisted bathing service schedules, permitted times for dog walking—both on leash and off leash—and other useful information.
Access to the sand can be made via a gently sloping ramp or, alternatively, by overcoming three steps. Most access points are equipped with handrails, making entry easier. During the summer season, the beach offers an assisted bathing service for those who require it.
There are no permanent adapted toilets in the immediate vicinity; however, portable toilets are installed during the summer season to serve beach users.
Features and services
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- Section length
- 0,2 km
- Pavement
- Sand
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Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment
- How close is it to means of transport?
- Sí
- Is there a parking area?
- Yes
- Parking. Are there any minimum dimensions for adapted vehicles?
- Yes
- Is there any adapted access?
- No
- Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
- Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
- Are there railings and/or handrails?
- Yes
Personal care area
- Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
- Yes
- Do staff wear name badges or equivalent to show their communication skills with people with disabilities?
- Yes
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Access
- Is there lighting at night?
- 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
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- Is there a beach on this section?
- Yes
Beach parking
- Parking spaces reserved for disabled people
- Yes
- Access ramps connecting to the walkways
- Yes
Beach information
- Walkways which virtually reach the shore
- Yes
- WC, changing rooms, showers and footbaths adapted
- No
- Amphibious chairs and crutches
- Yes
Ereaga Beach
Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
Ereaga Beach is the largest beach in Getxo and one of the most popular, with a wide range of restaurants and leisure facilities nearby. It offers public parking spaces, including free parking and spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility (PRM). Other parking spaces require payment during the summer season, while parking is free outside this period.
Beach access is comfortable and provided via ramps: one with a gentle slope and another longer ramp that overcomes a level difference equivalent to four steps. The beach features abundant signage indicating, among other information, assisted bathing service schedules during the summer and permitted time slots for walking pets.
Adjacent to the access points, directly on the promenade, there are two adapted public toilets as well as showers. In addition, the tourist information office is located next to the beach, making visitor assistance and guidance easily accessible.
Features and services
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- Section length
- 1 km
- Pavement
- Sand
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Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment
- How close is it to means of transport?
- Sí
- Is there a parking area?
- Yes
- Parking. Are there any minimum dimensions for adapted vehicles?
- Yes
- Is there any adapted access?
- Yes
- Are there slopes at the entrances?
- Yes
- Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
- Yes, with no required assistance from third parties
- Are there railings and/or handrails?
- Yes
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- Is there a beach on this section?
- Yes
Beach parking
- Parking spaces reserved for disabled people
- Yes
- Access ramps connecting to the walkways
- Yes
Beach information
- Walkways which virtually reach the shore
- Yes
- WC, changing rooms, showers and footbaths adapted
- Yes
- Amphibious chairs and crutches
- Yes
- Bathing assistance staff
- Yes
Arrigunaga Beach
Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
To access Arrigunaga Beach, it is necessary to park near a small viewpoint located at the upper level. From this point, the beach is accessed via a ramp approximately 100 metres long, which leads directly to the sand. The route is homogeneous, without handrails and with a moderate slope. Wheelchair users can access the beach via this ramp; however, for manual wheelchairs, assistance from an accompanying person may be required.
Access to the sand is level, directly from the ramp, via walkways that are only available during the summer season. In the central area of the beach there is a lifeguard and assisted bathing station, operating during the summer.
Next to the viewpoint parking area, there are public parking spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility (PRM). Informational signage is also available here, including details about the surrounding area, a location map, assisted bathing service schedules and permitted times for walking pets. Adapted public toilets are available in this area during the summer season only, and there is also a nearby skatepark.
Features and services
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- Section length
- 0,6
- Pavement
- Sand
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Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment
- How close is it to means of transport?
- Sí
- Is there a parking area?
- Yes
- Parking. Are there any minimum dimensions for adapted vehicles?
- Yes
- Is there any adapted access?
- Yes
- Are there slopes at the entrances?
- Yes
- Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
- Yes, with assistance from third parties
- Are there railings and/or handrails?
- No
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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 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
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- Is there a recreational area on this section?
- Yes
Access
- Is there adequate lighting?
- Yes
- Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
- Yes
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- Is there a beach on this section?
- Yes
Beach parking
- Signage consisting of a general information monolith at the accessible beach area entrance
- Yes
- Parking spaces reserved for disabled people
- Yes
- Access ramps connecting to the walkways
- Yes
Beach information
- Walkways which virtually reach the shore
- Yes
- WC, changing rooms, showers and footbaths adapted
- Yes
- Amphibious chairs and crutches
- Yes
- Bathing assistance staff
- Yes