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Faro de Santa Catalina

Lighthouse of Santa Catalina

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Description

Parking for people with reduced mobility is 80 metres from the entrance. The pavement from the parking lot to the entrance of the lighthouse is asphalt, without irregularities.

Highlight

  • Navigation Technique Interpretation Center.
  • The landscape of the sea.
  • Hermitage of Santa Catalina.
  • Mount Prayer watchtower.
  • Coastal ecosystem.

How to get here

  • Bus:

    There are several Bizkaibus lines that connect with Lekeitio if you come from nearby towns. From Bilbao, every hour, the A3512 Bilbao-Lekeitio (motorway), which makes the most direct route, leaves, but the A3513 and A3523 also take it to the village, but with more stops. If you come from San Sebastian, you can take the service of the company Lurraldebus Donostia-Lekeitio to get to the town.

  • Car:

    From Bilbao to Lekeitio is 58 kilometers away, an hour's drive. The fastest way to get from Bilbao is the A-8 in the San Sebastian sense. It must be left at exit 18 (Amorebieta-Etxano) and then passed to road BI-635 towards Gernika-Lumo. Once in Gernika, take road BI-638 towards Lekeitio. From Vitoria-Gasteiz, take the N-240 to Bilbao/Durango/Bergara. We'll take Legutiano A-623 until we get to Durango. In Durango, we will take road N-634 towards Markina-Xemein. When we get to Markina, we'll follow the BI-2405 towards Lekeitio.

Route

From the ligthhouse in Santa catalina to the parking

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

A very irregular stretch along the mountain track, the pavement, the loose rocks and the gravel. Very important positive level. This space is not suitable for wheelchair use, even in children's chairs.

However, from the lighthouse itself you can enjoy its spectacular views.

Features and services

  • Section length
    2,50 km
    Pavement
    Dirt and stone track
    Obstacles
    • The route of mountains and cliffs, so the positive level is important, a very irregular terrain. Joelette's only accessible off-road seat.
    • The elevator at the interpretation center isn't working. There's no way to get to the Lighthouse.
  • Is there reception equipment on the section?
    Yes

    Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

    How close is it to means of transport?
    Larrotegi bus-station Bus A3512 A3513 A3523
    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?
    No
    Are there railings and/or handrails?
    Yes, with assistance from third parties
    Is there an equipment entrance sign next to the access, and is it adapted?
    No
    Is the access properly signposted to guide users?
    No
    Pavement type
    Asphalt

    Indoor space: General features

    Do the different equipment areas have adapted access?
    No
    Does the front door have a pre-landing?
    Yes
    Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
    No
    Is there a minimum clearance of 150 cm around furniture where turning or manoeuvring is required?
    Yes
    Does the lighting system allow for correct reading with no reflections in each equipment area?
    No
    Is there a logical order to the exhibition hall's route, indicated by visible arrows and/or tactile foot signs?
    No
    Information in Braille and/or audioguide devices
    Yes
    Are there bathrooms, and is at least one of them accessible by transfer?
    Yes
    Is transfer possible on both sides?
    No
    Type of lavatory
    Normal tap
    Is there an evacuation map in Braille and high relief??
    No

    Personal care area

    Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
    No
    Do staff wear name badges or equivalent to show their communication skills with people with disabilities?
    No
    Nearby counter visible from the entrance for easy access, with an accessible area width greater than 80cm
    Yes
    Minimum unobstructed distance around the counter greater than 150cm
    Yes
    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    Yes
    Can these ICTs be seen by people with visual impairment?
    No
    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    Yes

    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?
    Yes
    Obstacle-free clearance greater than 150cm
    Yes

    Exhibition Hall

    Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
    Yes

    Exhibition Hall: Interactive module

    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    Yes

    Exhibition Hall: Panel

    Clearance around obstacles of more than 90 cm
    Yes
    Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
    Yes

    Exhibition Hall: Texts and graphs

    High contrast between background and text
    Yes

    Exhibition Hall: Audiovisuals

    Audiovisual material in subtitled and/or in Spanish Sign Language version
    No

    Exhibition Hall: Multipurpose room

    1% of places reserved for wheelchair users
    Yes
    Retractable seats or seats with folding arms to facilitate user transfer
    No
    Adequate visibility to the presidential table from all points
    No
    Presidential table podium accessible via a certified motorised platform or ramp
    No
  • Are there trails on the section?
    Yes

    Access

    Is there lighting at night?
    No
    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?
    No
    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
    Yes
    Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm
    No

    Itinerary

    Vertical start signage
    Yes
    Vertical signage type
    Information table
    Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit
    No. Dirt and stone path
    End vertical signage
    Yes
    Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature
    No
    Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
    No
    Route length dimensions and time
    2,2 Km

    Cycle touring lane

    Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
    No

    Lookout and observatory

    Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
    Yes
    Accessible connection from the parking, if there is one, to the premises, adapted to current regulations. Unobstructed area with a minimum width of 90 cm, an unobstructed height of 220 cm and a compact floor which allows for wheelchair access
    No
    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

  • Nature classroom

    Is there a nature classroom on this section?
    Yes

    Nature classroom: Outdoor space

    Accessible connection between the parking and inside the nature classroom
    Yes
    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

    Nature classroom: Indoor space

    Is there adequate lighting?
    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

    Beach parking

    Access ramps connecting to the walkways
    No

    Beach information

    Walkways which virtually reach the shore
    No
    WC, changing rooms, showers and footbaths adapted
    Yes
    Amphibious chairs and crutches
    Yes
    Bathing assistance staff
    Yes