Portugalete is a historic town located west of Bilbao in the Basque Country of northern Spain. Its strategic position at the mouth of the Estuary of Bilbao provides a diverse landscape, blending coastal and riverside environments with urban areas and some hilly terrain. This varied geography makes Portugalete suitable for several sports like jogging, road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Portugalete offers more than 50 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 45,000 visitors…
90
Routes
4.5
(348)
Average rating
4999
People visited

5.0
(1)
327
runners
7.54km
00:47
50m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
43
runners
16.0km
01:41
170m
170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

33
runners
13.5km
01:27
190m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
25
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(15)
635
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(7)
265
riders
51.9km
02:30
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

2.7
(6)
237
riders
52.7km
02:18
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

169
riders
42.5km
02:17
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.4
(36)
397
riders
52.3km
04:17
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(4)
191
riders
68.2km
05:59
1,050m
1,050m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
82
riders
36.3km
03:28
980m
980m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

53
riders
79.5km
05:08
890m
890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(91)
366
riders
52.1km
04:07
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
98
riders
30.8km
02:53
800m
800m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
(4)
31
riders
21.6km
01:46
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
20
riders
25.8km
02:02
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(9)
87
hikers
17.9km
04:52
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(25)
55
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
34
hikers
4.14km
01:06
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(14)
99
riders
48.4km
02:54
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
46
riders
47.3km
02:54
720m
720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
43.0km
03:27
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
67.9km
05:04
1,300m
1,300m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Portugalete offers a variety of outdoor activities including Jogging, Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 60 routes with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
Portugalete has 60 routes available on komoot, which have been visited by more than 45,000 users. These routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 3,600 ratings.
Yes, Portugalete offers 22 jogging routes. The Paseo de la Canilla along the Estuary of Bilbao is a popular option, providing views of the Vizcaya Bridge. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Portugalete guide.
Portugalete features 10 road cycling routes. These routes often incorporate scenic riverside stretches and can include elevation gains. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Portugalete guide.
Portugalete offers 11 hiking routes, including sections of the Northern Route of the Camino de Santiago. These paths provide opportunities for cultural walks and longer treks. The Hiking around Portugalete guide provides further details.
Yes, Portugalete has 7 mountain biking routes. These trails explore the diverse landscapes surrounding the town. Specific routes are detailed in the MTB Trails around Portugalete guide.
Routes in Portugalete often feature the Estuary of Bilbao and its coastal paths, such as the Paseo de la Canilla. The UNESCO World Heritage site, Vizcaya Bridge, is a prominent landmark offering views of the estuary. The town's medieval old town also provides historical points of interest.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Portugalete, including Running Trails around Portugalete, Road Cycling Routes around Portugalete, and Hiking around Portugalete. Guides for touring cycling, MTB, and gravel biking are also available.
The official website for tourism in Portugalete is part of the Basque Country's tourism portal. It can be accessed at www.portugalete.org.
The Portugalete Tourist Office can be contacted by phone. The available phone numbers are +34 944 729 314 and +34 944 729 320.
Portugalete offers 8 touring cycling routes. These routes allow for exploration of the region's blend of urban and natural landscapes. Further details are available in the Cycling around Portugalete guide.
Yes, Portugalete includes gravel biking options among its outdoor activities. Specific routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Portugalete guide.

