Las Arenas, Golden sand urban beach in Getxo, Spain
Las Arenas extends 240 meters in length and 25 meters in width, featuring fine golden sand along the Biscay coastline.
The beach transformed from a modest fishing settlement into a prominent commercial and tourist destination, reshaping the economic dynamics of Getxo.
The beach area presents Basque regional traditions through local festivals and maritime activities that connect visitors with the heritage of Biscay.
Located 13 kilometers from Bilbao, the beach offers parking for over 100 vehicles and connects to public transportation through the Bizkaibus A3338 route.
The beach integrates urban conveniences with maritime activities, providing facilities for sailing, windsurfing, and canoeing alongside a modern skatepark.
Location: Biscay
Length: 240 m
Width: 25 m
GPS coordinates: 43.32695,-3.01752
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:20
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected natural zones. Each coastal region has developed its own identity influenced by local geology and climate. The Balearic Islands include bays like Cala Macarella in Menorca or Ses Illetes in Formentera, where white sand contrasts with clear Mediterranean waters. The Canary Islands display volcanic landscapes, with the Maspalomas dunes on Gran Canaria stretching over 6 kilometers, or Lanzarote’s red cliffs framing Playa del Papagayo. Along the Andalusian coast, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park houses Mónsul Beach with its black volcanic formations, while Bolonia near Tarifa features a 4-kilometer-long beach with Roman remains. The northern coast presents a different scene: La Concha urban beach in San Sebastián forms a 1.5-kilometer arc, the limestone cliffs of Asturias protect Playa del Silencio, and the Cíes Islands in Galicia are part of a marine national park.
Vizcaya Bridge
437 m
Muelle de Churruca (Las Arenas)
317 m
Palacio Eguzkialde
487 m
Mareómetro de Portugalete
322 m
Gran Hotel Puente Colgante
545 m
El Saltillo palace in Portugalete
424 m
Town hall of Portugalete
629 m
Lexartza Jauregia
449 m
Puerto deportivo del Real Club Marítimo del Abra – Real Sporting Club
258 m
Monument to Evaristo de Churruca
106 m
Casa Amandrerena
430 m
Church of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Las Arenas
171 m
Kai Gane
117 m
Kioskoa, Portugalete
594 m
Casa Itxasbegi
514 m
Casa Zubizarreta
167 m
Edificio Ramón Real de Asua
628 m
Casa De Vecinos De Carlos Prado
260 m
Villa Abcd (Bcd)
214 m
Gizarte Etxea
623 m
Casa Las Mercedes 1, Evaristo Churruca Kaia
222 m
El Solar plaza 1 etxea
599 m
Palacio Churruca
343 m
Residencia Bake Eder
594 m
Cantón de Salcedo 3 etxea, Portugalete
631 m
Casa Evaristo Churruca Kaia 2
313 m
Casa Coscojales 4
627 m
Cantón de Salcedo 6 etxea, Portugalete
616 mReviews
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