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Punta Galea Cliffs – Gorrondatxe Beach loop from Sopela

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Punta Galea Cliffs – Gorrondatxe Beach loop from Sopela

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Punta Galea Cliffs – Gorrondatxe Beach loop from Sopela

05:15

18.8km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.27 km

Punta Galea, a cape on the Basque Country coast, has stunning rocky cliffs that jut out into the sea.

The area is known for huge waves and surfing. In 2014/5, the World Surf League's Big Wave World Tour was held here.

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8.05 km

La Galea Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

In these areas there are these and other ruins of the war.

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9.80 km

Playa de Arrigunaga

Highlight • Beach

Above the bay, two typical Spanish cafes! Last stop before hiking around the cliffs 👍

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12.3 km

Punta Galea Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse is located at the entrance to the Bilbao estuary. It is a beautiful walk along the cliffs and the Cantabrian sea. There is an exercise area and benches to rest looking at the sea.

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14.0 km

Paragliding Launch Site at Sonabia Beach

Highlight • Beach

14.7 km

Bunker with Sea View

Highlight • Monument

Old bunker plant, which offers a beautiful view! Unfortunately a bit dirty ...

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15.0 km

Gorrondatxe Beach

Highlight • Beach

Panoramic views, highly recommended to visit the area.

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18.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

3.24 km

2.83 km

505 m

349 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

2.22 km

1.54 km

1.06 km

503 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

35°C

18°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 25, 2024,Bilbao... und die Surfer von Sopela

Yesterday was just too short... so we took the metro and continued along the Bay of Biscay... Sopela and the surfers in unexpected bays... even naked is possible...
Continue through the wonderful coastal scenery in a great flora where every now and then a bunker proves history...
The atmosphere... see for yourself in the picture gallery 👌

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Punta Galea Cliffs – Gorrondatxe Beach loop from Sopela

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