PORTUGALETE

Bilbao river estuary

The town of Portugalete has a splendid history which is reflected in its many documents. The Old Quarter contains many of these, declared Historical-Artisitc Monuments, which are one of the main attraction for visitors.

Walking through its narrow cobbled streets, we come across the Salazar Towe, which dates back to the end of the 15th century. The permanent exhibition here includes the Privilege of Confirmation, awarded in 1432 by Juan II, King of Castile and Lord of Byscay, who literally transcribed the Foundation Charter.

The Basilica of Santa Maria has a magnificent Renaissance altarpiece and houses a small Museum of Sacred Art.

The Suspension Bridge, a World Heritage Site, represents one of the greatest engineering achievements of the late 19th century, being the first suspension transporter bridge in the world. Combining architecture and functionality, it is both beautiful and useful.

"Rialia" Industrial Museum, an open space for culture, art, history and the future, which portrays Biscay's industrial past.

 

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

... The Town of Portugalete was founded in 1.322 by a woman, Mrs Mª Díaz de Haro, Lady of Biscay?

THINGS TO SEE AND DO
  • Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of the year, the “Mercado de Aldeanas” is held in the Plaza del Solar. In this market we will find a broad range of vegetables, flowers and plants.
  • The Municipal Band gives concerts in the kiosk of the Plaza del Solar every other Sunday of the year.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Suspension Bridge
  • Santa María’s Basilica
  • Salazar Tower
  • The Old Quarter, Declared Historical Monument
  • RIALIA- Museum of Industry
Where to eat
  • El Jardín. Tel. 944 622 146 Hasta 21€
  • Rovira. Tel. 944 724 450 Hasta 21€tiene menú del día
  • La Fragata . Tel. 944 623 922 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Las Tablas. Tel. 944 003 464 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Patxín 2. Tel. 944 961 185 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Asador El Abra. Tel. 944 956 808 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Leo. Tel. 944 610 405 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Auntz (hotel). Tel. 944 014 800 Más de 33€tiene menú del día
  • Marta. Tel. 944 952 345 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Náuticos. Tel. 944 724 415 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Taberna Unai. Tel. 944 966 602 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Torre de Salazar. Tel. 944 966 585 Más de 33€tiene menú del día
  • Txangurro. Tel. 946 008 416 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • El Hule. Tel. 944 722 104 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
Where to sleep
Tourist Office

Paseo de la Canilla, s/n
48920
Tel. 944 729 314
turismo@portugalete.org
www.portugalete.com

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