Fuerte de la Galea

The Galea Fort stands on coastal cliffs at the entrance of the Nervión River, featuring thick stone walls and fourteen cannon embrasures.

Colonel Jaime Sycre designed this fortress in 1742, requiring 600 local workers to complete the construction within one year for 130,000 reales.

The structure represents the military architecture of Biscay, incorporating elements such as a central barracks, powder magazines, and a defensive moat.

Visitors can reach the fort by following the stone-tiled Paseo de La Galea, which connects to other local attractions like the Aixerrota Mill.

The fortress housed the first lighthouse in Biscay, built in 1782, which operated using turnip oil before being replaced in the mid-19th century.

Location: Getxo

GPS coordinates: 43.36689,-3.03075

Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:17