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The image shows a wide view of the fishing port of Santurtzi from the edge of the quay, with a calm water surface in the foreground and several small boats moored nearby. The main quay extends in a straight line across the middle ground, built of stone and concrete, and protected by a continuous railing that prevents falls toward the water. Along the quay, evenly spaced streetlights and port-related elements such as cranes and fenders can be seen, arranged in an orderly manner without encroaching on the main pedestrian route. The port pavement appears continuous and spacious, supporting pedestrian movement and clear spatial orientation. In the background, a marina area with numerous boat masts is visible, and an iconic sculpture stands on the quay, acting as a clear visual landmark. The overall setting is open, with good visibility, a clear horizon and no significant obstacles in the main circulation area, facilitating movement for people with reduced mobility or those using mobility aids.

Santurtzi fishing harbour

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Description

Fishing harbour dating back to 1912 and which was one of the most important along the Basque coast. At certain times of the day, you can see the boats unloading their catch, as the fish auction house of the fishermen's guild is located there. There are also beautiful views out to sea.

Further information in visual and audio format (Points 1,2, and 3) through the following link.

Highlight

Accessible toilet at the Tourist Office.

How to get here

  • By Metro underground: Line 2 Basauri - Kabiezes (Santurtzi stop).
  • By Train: Renfe suburban service, C-1 line, Santurtzi-Bilbao (Santurtzi stop).
  • By bus: (Bizkaibus) A3151. Santurtzi-Bilbao.
  • Car park: Santurtzi Fishing Port car park.

Route

From the car park to the statue of Our Lady of El Carmen

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

You can start route from the car park or the railway crossroads, from where a flat and level path runs along the fishing port's sea wall where you can enjoy the views of the port, shipyard and out to sea.

There is a large building, which is home to a tourist office, the traditional restaurant of the Fishermen's Guild, the fish auction room and a Maritime History Interpretation Centre (Santurtzi Itsoa Museoa) at the start of the route.

The stretch along the seawall is 800 metros  (round trip, there are benches to sit on and different points of interest, such as the hand crane, the monument to the Children of the Spanish Civil War and the sculpture of Our Lady of El Carmen. Link for further visual and audio informatio.

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