Portugalete, Medieval municipality in Greater Bilbao, Spain
Portugalete sits at the mouth of the Nervión River on the western side of Bilbao Bay, featuring steep streets and Gothic architecture.
María Díaz de Haro established Portugalete in 1322 as a strategic port town, which developed into an industrial center during the 19th century.
The San Roque Festival brings the community together each August with traditional Basque music, dance performances, and regional food celebrations.
Metro Bilbao connects Portugalete to the metropolitan area, while the Vizcaya Bridge provides direct access to the neighboring town of Getxo.
The Vizcaya Bridge, constructed in 1893, earned UNESCO World Heritage status as the first transporter bridge built with a metal structure.
Location: Greater Bilbao
Inception: 1322
Capital city: Portugalete
Elevation above the sea: 26 m
Part of: Mancomunitat del Marge Esquerre i Zona Minera, Medobčinski center za duševno ovirane Taller Ranzari Lantegia
Shares border with: Santurtzi, Ortuella, Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran, Sestao, Leioa, Getxo
Website: http://portugalete.org
GPS coordinates: 43.31944,-3.01958
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
Vizcaya Bridge
455 m
Las Llanas Municipal Stadium
1.3 km
Basilica of Santa María, Portugalete
235 m
Casa Torre de Salazar
216 m
Muelle de Churruca (Las Arenas)
1 km
Muelle de hierro de Portugalete
1.2 km
Palacio Eguzkialde
1.3 km
Mareómetro de Portugalete
741 m
Las Arenas
853 m
Church of San Jorge
1.5 km
Gran Hotel Puente Colgante
334 m
El Saltillo palace in Portugalete
684 m
Convent of Santa Clara, Portugalete
194 m
Town hall of Portugalete
291 m
Casa de Elías López Bustamante
250 m
Lexartza Jauregia
567 m
Santurtziko parkea
1.4 km
Puerto deportivo del Real Club Marítimo del Abra – Real Sporting Club
1.1 km
Santurtzi city hall
1.5 km
Puerto deportivo de Santurce
1.3 km
Rialia Museum of Industry in Portugalete
465 m
Oriol jauregia
980 m
Monument to Evaristo de Churruca
774 m
Babcock & Wilcox herria
675 m
Casa Amandrerena
1.2 km
Church of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Las Arenas
765 m
Marqués de Casa Torre jauregia
1.6 km
Kai Gane
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