Old Port of Algorta
From the car park to the Usategi Park and viewpoint
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
There is a panoramic lift opposite the accessible parking spaces and which will take you up to the upper part of Algorta. You can make your way from there to the town centre (section 2) and to a tarmac, but very steep path to the Usategi park and viewpoint, Getxo's lookout point over the coast with spectacular views of the sea and port. 800 metres long (round trip).
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- Section length
- 0,69 km
- Pavement
- Tarmac path, uneven grass surface in the park
- Obstacles
- Very long and steep ramp to reach the park.
- There are no benches to rest on until you reach the park.
- Uneven surface in the park.
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- Is there reception equipment on the section?
- Yes
Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment
- 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
Indoor space: General features
- Warning systems
- No
Personal care area
- Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
- No
Rest zone
- Is there a rest area at the reception?
- Yes
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
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- 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?
- 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
- 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
Itinerary
- Vertical start signage
- No
- 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
- Rest areas
- No
- Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
- Yes, with assistance from third parties
Cycle touring lane
- Does the section have a 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
- Yes
- Interpretative panel features Braille, audio support, graphics, pictograms, etc.
- Yes
- Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
- Yes
- What type of resource(s)?
- Map's Voice as an audio alternative to visual information and the Getxo Portu Zaharra app.
- Lectern inclination between 30° and 35° from horizontal
- Yes
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Nature classroom
- Is there a nature classroom on this section?
- No
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- 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
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- Is there a beach on this section?
- No
From the car park to the houses of the Old Port
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
There is a panoramic lift opposite the accessible parking spaces and which will take up to the upper part of Algorta. Make your way from there to the town centre, where you will find the Chapel of San Nicolás, the different hospitality options, views out to sea and a series of information panels on the local history and traditions. The town centre has cobbled streets with steps and ramps. However, the viewpoint area is clear without slopes or obstacles.
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- Section length
- 0,25 km
- Pavement
- Town centre: cobblestones, viewpoint: concrete and roomy
- Obstacles
- Steps and slopes in different streets.
- Cobbled paving in the town centre.
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- Is there reception equipment on the section?
- Yes
Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment
- 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
Indoor space: General features
- Warning systems
- No
Personal care area
- Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
- No
Rest zone
- Is there a rest area at the reception?
- Yes
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
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- 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 assistance from third parties
Itinerary
- Vertical start signage
- No
- 2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
- No
- Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation
- Yes
- Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
- No
Cycle touring lane
- Does the section have a 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
- 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
- Height of reading panel between 70 and 120 cm
- Yes
- Interpretative panel features Braille, audio support, graphics, pictograms, etc.
- Yes
- Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
- Yes
- What type of resource(s)?
- Map's Voice as an audio alternative to visual information and the Getxo Portu Zaharra app.
- Lectern inclination between 30° and 35° from horizontal
- Yes
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Nature classroom
- Is there a nature classroom on this section?
- No
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- 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
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- Is there a beach on this section?
- No
From the car park to Ereaga beach
Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
You can access Ereaga beach from the port car park following the pavement next to the road, until the first access with stairs (350 metres) or with ramp (750 metres). There is also a smaller car park nearby opposite the beach with parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility. You are advised to check availability of accessible services on the beach since they may depend on the season.
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- Section length
- 0,26 km
- Pavement
- Tile
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- Is there reception equipment on the section?
- Yes
Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment
- 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, with assistance from third parties
- Is the access properly signposted to guide users?
- Yes
Indoor space: General features
- Warning systems
- No
Personal care area
- Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
- Yes
Rest zone
- Is there a rest area at the reception?
- Yes
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
Itinerary
- 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
- Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation
- Yes
- Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
- No
Cycle touring lane
- Does the section have a 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
- What type of resource(s)?
- Map's Voice as an audio alternative to visual information and the Getxo Portu Zaharra app.
-
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
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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
- No
Beach information
- Walkways which virtually reach the shore
- No
- WC, changing rooms, showers and footbaths adapted
- Yes
- Parasols with an area for disabled people
- No
- Amphibious chairs and crutches
- Yes
- The possibility to practice adapted sports
- Yes
- There is a NOVAF machine (a type of adapted vehicle)
- Yes
- Bathing assistance staff
- Yes
- Are there identification bracelets?
- Yes