Tourism

Sites to see:

·      The Fishermen’s Museum

·      The Aita Guria 17th Century Whaling Interpretation Centre

·      Viewing balconies: Atalaya, Baztarre, Gaztelu

·      Cloister of the Franciscan monastery

·      The Old Quarter: buildings, streets, squares and churches

Things to do:

·      Hegaluze boat trip

·      Diving with Olatu & Txof

·      Sailing trips with Matxitxako

·      Canoeing, bikes and skates for hire from Urdaibai Kiroleroak

·      Mountain bike hire from Urdaibai Kiroleroak

·    Walk up to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and visit Cape Matxitxako (a three-hour walk). If you do not have your own car, a guide can be provided by Sap Urdaibai

·    Special offers on drinks & snacks at the bars in the Old Quarter on Friday evenings

Places to eat:

·    Numerous restaurants in the town centre and the outlying districts offer weekend set menus

·    Fresh fish is a perfect choice

Places to sleep:

·     -  In the Old Quarter: Torre Ercilla & Aldatzeta guest-houses

·     -  In Bermeo town centre: Hotel Txaraka

·     - In the outlying rural districts: Artiketxe, Kasa Barri, Lur Deia, Arrizurieta, Mañuko Benta agrotourism establishments and Hotel Rural Atxurra

Shopping:

·     - Canned fish: there are 8 local producers in Bermeo, all of whom offer excellent quality products

·     - Souvenirs:  Geuzetxuek (delicatessen, typical clothing, etc.)

In the surrounding area:

 Torre Madariaga biodiversity interpretation centre (Busturia), Basondo, Santimamiñe caves and the “Painted Wood” (Kortezubi), The Museum of Peace, the Assembly House and the Basque Museum (Gernika), Urdaibai Bird Centre (Arteaga), beaches at Bakio, Mundaka, Sukarrieta, San Antonio, Laida and Laga beaches.