BAKIO

Youths surfing

Bakio is a unique, beautiful muni­cipality surrounded by mountains, farmhouses and cliffs stretching out for 6 kilometres. This picturesque village has become an ­obligatory stop in the route of the Basque coast.

The beach is the most remarkable feature of Bakio; it is the longest in Biscay, and has complied with the most deman­ding regulations (ISO 9001 Quality Certification and ISO 14001 Environmental Certification, EMAS System, Ecoplayas 2007 Flag).

A walk along the promenade will show us the beach and the strength of the waves. In fact, Bakio is one of the favourites destinations of surfers and wave skiers, Kayak Surfing, etc. If you are a nature lover or want to know Bakio’s heritage better, three signposted and self-guided routes will show you all the highlights: chapels, mills, monumental buildings, farmhouses, cliffs, wineyards and all the richness of our landscape.

Nevertheless, if we had to define Bakio with a single word, that word would be Txakoli. Bakio’s sheltered geographic location has created a mild microclimate which is ideal for growing autochthonous grape varieties. That is the origin of Txakoli, a unique wine that goes wonderfully with fish and seafood.

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

... Bakio comes from the Basque word ‘bakea’ (peace), and means haven of peace?

THINGS TO SEE AND DO
  • Rental and sale of material and surfing courses all around the year: contact the Tourist Office.
  • Guided tours of Bakio. Aimed at groups and arranged with the Tourist Office.
  • Walking routes: 3 signposted routes allow us to hike, discover the Rural Bakio and see the evolution of the houses in town. We will visit the oldest farmhouses (mills and blacksmith’s), the palaces and tower houses of the “indianos” (locals who returned to their homeland after having made a fortune in America) and the cha­pels, the most outstanding being San Pelaio, a Romanesque treasure.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Bakio has a passion for surfing and water sports
  • Txakoli Wineries
  • The seaside
Where to eat
  • Kai. Tel. 627 735 044 / 650 266 699 Hasta 21€tiene menú del día
  • Arimune. Tel. 946 194 022 Más de 33€
  • Eneperi. Tel. 946 194 065 Más de 33€
  • Gaztelubegi. Tel. 946 194 924 Más de 33€tiene menú del día
  • Gotzon. Tel. 946 194 043 Más de 33€
  • Itxas Begi. Tel. 946 194 320 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • La Bakiense. Tel. 946 194 232 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Ondartza Bide. Tel. 946 194 324 Hasta 21€
  • Sabinen Jatetxea. Tel. 946 194 041 Más de 33€tiene menú del día
Where to sleep
Tourist Office

Agirre Lehendakaria Plazea, 3
48130
Tel. 946 193 395
Fax 946 193 161
turismo@bakio.org
www.bakio.org

Summer information point
San Pelaioko Bide Nagusia, 48
48130
Tel. 946 195 721
turismoplaya@bakio.org

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