Getxo, Coastal municipality in Greater Bilbao, Spain.
Getxo spans 11.9 square kilometers along the Bay of Biscay, featuring sandy beaches, cliffs, and green spaces at an elevation of 50 meters.
The area transformed from a fishing village into a residential district during the 19th century when wealthy families from Bilbao established summer homes.
The municipality contains the neighborhoods of Las Arenas, Algorta, Romo, Neguri, and Santa María, each with specific architectural and social characteristics.
The metropolitan area connects to Bilbao through regular metro services, providing transportation for its 78,000 residents and visitors.
The Vizcaya Bridge, constructed in 1893, links Getxo to Portugalete and stands as the oldest transporter bridge of its type.
Location: Biscay
Elevation above the sea: 50 m
Shares border with: Sopela, Berango, Erandio, Leioa, Portugalete
Website: http://getxo.net
GPS coordinates: 43.34417,-3.00639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
Vizcaya Bridge
2.5 km
Palacio Lezama-Leguizamón
675 m
Barinatxe
4.3 km
Artaza Palace
1.6 km
Molino de Aixerrota
2 km
Gorrondatxe
4.1 km
Fuerte de la Galea
3.2 km
Casa Torre de Salazar
2.8 km
Muelle de Churruca (Las Arenas)
2.1 km
Palacio de Santa Clara, Algorta
113 m
Muelle de hierro de Portugalete
2.2 km
Palacio San Joseren
1.1 km
Ereaga
496 m
Palacio Ampuero
633 m
Palacio Eguzkialde
1.7 km
Faro de Punta Galea
3.9 km
Arrigunaga
1.7 km
Mareómetro de Portugalete
2.4 km
Las Arenas
2.1 km
Church of San Jorge
2.7 km
Ermita de Andra Mari de Ondiz
2.6 km
Gran Hotel Puente Colgante
2.6 km
Hippodrome of Lamiako
2.6 km
Church of Andra Mari, Getxo
2.4 km
El Saltillo palace in Portugalete
2.5 km
Ermita de San Bartolomé
2.1 km
Hermitage of Saint Mammes, Erandio
3.5 km
Casa Amorotoena
1.1 kmReviews
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