{"id":2017,"date":"2018-07-12T12:07:41","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T12:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etxelaia.com\/turismo-urdaibai\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T09:12:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T09:12:28","slug":"urdaibai-tourism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.etxelaia.com\/en\/urdaibai-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a wide range of leisure and tourist possibilities in Etxelaia and its surroundings. The following are just a select few:<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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\"Birding\"<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Birding<\/strong>
\nGo birding and learn more about the large variety of birds in Urdaibai Bird Center just 100 metres from Etxelaia<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Surf<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Surfing<\/strong>
\nLaga and Laida beaches and the well-known Mundaka wave: perfect places for beginners and expert surfers<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Hiking<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Hiking and mountain biking<\/strong>
\nUrdaibai reserve has a large number of trails to discover unique natural surroundings. Just 25 minutes from Etxelai is San Juan Gaztelugatxe a \u201cmust do\u201d outing if you want to enjoy a spectacular view from the Vizcaya coast<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Animals<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Whale and dolphin watching<\/strong>
\nYou can take an organised boat trip to go marine species watching<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Visit<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Origins of the Basque Country<\/strong>
\nFind out more of the history of the Basque Country at the seat of the provincial assembly, the tree of Gernika, the Peace Museum and Jai Alai pelota court<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Sports<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Water sports<\/strong>
\nEnjoy water sports in the Urdaibai wetlands (kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Cusine<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Taste the cuisine and the txakolis (young sparkling wines)<\/strong>
\nVisit the best wineries, a fish canning plant in Bermeo and enjoy the best local restaurants, tapas bars, kidney beans and Gernika green peppers<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"City<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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In 25 minutes<\/strong>
\nYou can be in Bilbao city centre strolling around the Guggenheim and Fine Arts Museums, the city\u2019s old quarter, or enjoying a football match in the San Mam\u00e9s VIP area<\/p>\n<\/div>

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San Sebasti\u00e1n<\/strong>
\nWorth visiting for its beauty and cuisine<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Wine<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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In an hour and a half<\/strong>
\nYou can enjoy a good Rioja wine in Finca de la Rica winery<\/p>\n<\/div>

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