Muelle de hierro de Portugalete, 19th-century iron dock in Portugalete, Spain
The iron dock extends 800 meters into the water with a curved design, featuring two levels connected by three staircases and concrete foundations.
Engineer Evaristo de Churruca completed this structure in 1887 to solve navigation problems at the entrance of Bilbao's port, creating an 80-meter-wide passage.
The dock stands as a monument to industrial engineering excellence, representing the maritime development of northern Spain during the late 1800s.
The upper platform serves as a walking path while the lower level provides direct access to the water, with both sections reinforced with concrete.
The dock's construction involved innovative screw pile foundations, a technical solution that proved effective for the challenging maritime conditions.
Location: Portugalete
GPS coordinates: 43.32944,-3.02465
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:10
Muelle de Churruca (Las Arenas)
339 m
Mareómetro de Portugalete
472 m
Las Arenas
640 m
Church of San Jorge
636 m
El Saltillo palace in Portugalete
504 m
Lexartza Jauregia
621 m
Santurtziko parkea
549 m
Puerto deportivo del Real Club Marítimo del Abra – Real Sporting Club
788 m
Santurtzi city hall
666 m
Puerto deportivo de Santurce
255 m
Oriol jauregia
331 m
Monument to Evaristo de Churruca
603 m
Casa Amandrerena
874 m
Church of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Las Arenas
802 m
Getxo Aquarium
816 m
Marqués de Casa Torre jauregia
726 m
Kai Gane
745 m
Casa Zubizarreta
715 m
Beacon of Portugalete
341 m
Casa De Vecinos De Carlos Prado
822 m
Villa Abcd (Bcd)
777 m
Biblioteca Central de Santurtzi
637 m
Casa Las Mercedes 1, Evaristo Churruca Kaia
778 m
Biblioteca Municipal Central Infantil
674 m
Santurce port
466 m
Santurtzi Maritime Museum
519 m
Casa Evaristo Churruca Kaia 2
876 m
Casa De Los Guardeses
773 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes