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Things to Do  

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo

 gmg61 Says:  A small island connected to the mainland by an artificial bridge.On the top of the island there is a small monastery with many "ex-voto" of sailors who were rescued during emergencies.You can reach the top of the hill by climbing a long and winding path that includes 229... 

More stairs

More stairs, Bermeo

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Restaurants  

Bars and restaurants in Bermeo: Plenty of bars and restaurants

Bars and restaurants in Bermeo: Plenty of bars and restaurants, Bermeo

 timtregenza Says:  There are plenty of bars and restaurants in Bermeo, many located around the plaza and streets surrounding the harbour. A good range of pintxos and meals are available (depending on time and day).The restaurant of the casino has been recommended to me but I have never tried... 

Go for some fish...:)

Go for some fish...:), Bermeo

 Peter_P Says:  Manny restaurants offer good meals in a typical interior. All close to the port and making dishes with fresh products, and above all fresh fish... Try out the local standards : bacalao (cod) and merluza (hake)... and a bottle of Rioja... hmm ! 

Nightlife  

the square: Fiestas

the square: Fiestas, Bermeo

 mocca Says:  We didn't really go out in Mundaka or Bermeo, but we did experience a Fiesta. And if you are in Spain, a fiesta in any village is a must see.It was great, had bands, good food, good drinks, the lot basicly. It was the Dia del Pescador. So all the local people are dressed up... 

Transportation  

Eusktren from Bilbao

Eusktren from Bilbao, Bermeo

 timtregenza Says:  Bermeo is about an hour from Bilbao, with trains running at least once an hour. The cost of a return ticket is under 5 EUROs.If you get the train, watch out of the right hand side (facing the driver) and enjoy the view of the river estuary and sea as you come into Bermeo... 

The train

The train, Bermeo

 zizu Says:  The trip from Zornotza till Bermeo is really beautiful. The train goes very close to the sea. 

Local Customs  

Needing all the luck going

Needing all the luck going, Bermeo

 timtregenza Says:  The sea is a dangerous place. For this reason fishermen are superstitious. The fishing vessels in Bermeo are emblazoned with their motifs. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Not the most pushchair friendly place!

Not the most pushchair friendly place!, Bermeo

 timtregenza Says:  Bermeo is not flat, it is on a hill heading steeply down to a harbour. Although better than Elantxobe, there are an awful lot of steps that make it not the most pushchair friendly place in the world! 

Off The Beaten Path  

panoramic

panoramic, Bermeo

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Landaetxea

Landaetxea, Bermeo

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Sports & Outdoors  

SURF your ASS off

SURF your ASS off, Bermeo

 mocca Says:  Mundaka has some of the best waves in the world, and not many will argue about this. The lefthander at the mouth of Ria de Mundaka is worldclass, with since a few years is the host of the Billabongpro, an ASP WCT event.And even if the waves are a bit smaller, you can always... 

Favorites  

Canarias

Canarias, Bermeo

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bou Iparreko-Izarra

bou Iparreko-Izarra, Bermeo

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bou Donostia

bou Donostia, Bermeo

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bou Gipuzkoa

bou Gipuzkoa, Bermeo

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bou Bizkaia

bou Bizkaia, Bermeo

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bou Nabarra

bou Nabarra, Bermeo

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Armed 'bous'

Armed 'bous', Bermeo

 zizu Says:  Bou is a kind of fishing boat. Basques armed their fishing boats with little cannons, and they tried to defend their own sea by these boats. The cannons they used were smaller than the cannons that a tank use nowadays.The followings were the most important bous: Nabarra,... 

The Place

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The People

 
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 Streches along the coastline and protects the harbour. You can walk along till the very end... 

 

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This is Bermeo

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Bermeo. I'd love to share with you the 19 tips I've written, the 22 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Bermeo - The sea starts here

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 Bermeo is a working fishing village. Its harbour is not a picturesque picture-postcard view, but a place where hard graft takes place. Having said that, the food and drink available in this hilly...... 

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Page about Mundaka and Bermeo

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 This page will be more about Mundaka than Bermeo, as that is where we stayed and as Mundaka is unknown here on VT. But as bermeo is walking distance from Mundaka, they both will be mentioned... 

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Bermeo

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 It's fishing fleet is still one of the largest remaining on this side of Spain. Colourfull boats waiting to go out... 

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Bermeo

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Bermeo. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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