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SANTURTZI

THE PILGRIM'S WAY TO SANTIAGO

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Santurtzi, Camino de Santiago por el Norte
The seaborne route

THE NORTHERN ROUTE

The Camino or Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago was the first route to be designated as a European Cultural Itinerary. It is also a Human Heritage Site, and one of the main and oldest pilgrimage routes.

In 2016 the Northern Route was designated a Human Heritage Site in its own right.

Santurtzi is an official port on the seaborne Northern Route, which is an alternative route along the coast.

Santurtzi

AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE

Santurtzi is part of the alternative Northern Route on the Camino.

The official overland route runs inland from the Puente Bizkaia transporter bridge.

However many people prefer to continue along the coast on the sea-front promenade to the fishing port of Santurtzi, taking in the fabulous views of the El Abra Bay.

The distance is similar to that of the official stage.
From Santurtzi a pedestrian and cycle path runs from the statue of the fishwives to the port of Zierbena.

From there, climb up to the San Roque district and then down to the La Arena beach.

Cross the beach and the bridge to get to Pobeña.

Santurtzi, Camino de Santiago por el Norte

A PORT ON THE PILGRIM'S WAY

Have you ever considered doing the Camino by boat?

The seaborne Way to Santiago can be sailed from start to finish, just as the overland route can be taken on foot, by bike or on horseback.

Santurtzi is one of the stopover ports on the seaborne Camino.

Pilgrims can make use of a mooring on the floating dock in Santurtzi marina free of charge.

This is an ideal spot a stone’s throw from Bilbao.

If you are considering this option, the tourist information office can help you book a mooring and facilitate access.

Credentials for seaborne pilgrims can be obtained at the Santurtzi tourist information office or at any of the Sail The Way ports belonging to the NORTH MARINAS. sailing association.

Pilgrims need to get their credentials or “pilgrim’s passports” stamped in proof of having sailed a minimum of 100 nautical miles, and must walk the last few kilometres to Santiago to obtain their final stamp at Monte do Gozo.

Sail The Way, the voyage

NAVEGA EL CAMINO

Santurtzi is a member of the North Marinas association, which organises the SAIL THE WAY voyage every year.

If you do not have a boat of your own but would like to join in the adventure of the pilgrimage, you may be able to sign up as a crew member on a boat which is to make the voyage.

For full information on the voyage, see
WWW.SAILTHEWAY.ES

salidas al mar en Santurtzi

Activities & experiences in Santurtzi

Santurtzi Itsasoa Museoa -El Museo del Mar

Guided tours of The Museum of the Sea

The Museum of the Sea, Santurtzi Itsas Museoa, gives you an original view of the history of Santurtzi and its seafarers and helps you understand how the coastline has changed over the centuries.
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Pesquero Agurtza, Santurtzi

The Agurtza Museum Boat

A fishing boat that has been converted into a museum and interpretation centre focused on the fishing and canning of white tuna. It is the only vessel of its kind in Bizkaia.
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Santurtzi, El Bote Tours

The Bote Tours

Sign up for a trip with El Bote Tours and visit the municipalities of Bilbao, Getxo, Portugalete and Santurtzi by boat.
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Ver ballenas en Santurtzi

Whale watching

Seeing a whale blow just a few metres away is one of the most exciting experiences that Santurtzi has to offer.
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Spa Kabiezes, Santurtzi

Santurtzi SPA

An urban SPA in Santurtzi with swimming pool, jacuzzi, circuits, treatments, massages and first class equipment.
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Monte Serantes, Santurtzi

Guided tours of Mount Serantes

Let us show you around: book one of our guided tours of Mount Serantes. Trails, tours and workshops for audiences of all types.
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The taste of the sea

Santurtzi is a town on the coast where you can enjoy the sea and the hills with urban and natural attractions, try exquisite seasonal fish dishes such as grilled sardines (the local speciality) and sample tasty bar snacks or pintxos.

You can also see the only traditional wooden sailing vessel open to visitors in Bizkaia and the Museum of the Sea, which features exhibits that show the maritime soul of the town and dramatised recreations of traditional fish auctions.

Or feel the unforgettable excitement of seeing a whale blow just a few metres away from you.

Take to the sea on one of our sailing trips or hire a venue for a musical performance or for your association.

Come to Santurtzi, an attractive, friendly town with the sea in its blood.

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