Description

The Old Port of Algorta, its economic steps and its fish restaurants are one of the most iconic spots of Getxo (Bizkaia). Against the backdrop of the sea, cliffs and the town's beaches, the port with its old white fishermen's cottages is one of the liveliest spots in the whole of the Basque Country and bustling with people. A real must here is to discover the pintxos (small snacks) and fish of Basque cuisine.   More visual or audio information from: https://puntodis.com/mpv/idiomas.php?url=getxokoportuzaharra 

Highlight

  • Getxo Tourist Office has a visual-touch map of the Port and its areas of interest with information in Braille and audio.

How to get here

By Metro underground:
Line 1 Etxebarri- Pletntzia (Algorta stop);

By bus: 
A2162. Santa María Getxo/Andramari - University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU); A3411. Bilbao - Getxo- Aizkorri; A3451. Las Arenas/Areeta - Armintza;

Car park:
Old Port car park 

Route

Algorta (Biscay)

Section 1

From the car park to the Usategi Park and viewpoint

There is a panoramic lift opposite the accessible parking spaces and which will take you up to the upper part of Algorta. You can make your way from there to the town centre (section 2) and to a tarmac, but very steep path to the Usategi park and viewpoint, Getxo's lookout point over the coast with spectacular views of the sea and port. 800 metres long (round trip). 

Description of the section and its accessibility level

Section length
0,69 km
Pavement
Tarmac path, uneven grass surface in the park
Obstacles
  • Very long and steep ramp to reach the park.
  • There are no benches to rest on until you reach the park.
  • Uneven surface in the park.

Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

Is there reception equipment on the section?
Yes
Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment
Is there a parking area?
Yes
Parking. Are there any minimum dimensions for adapted vehicles?
Yes
Is there any adapted access?
Yes
Are there slopes at the entrances?
Yes
Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
Yes, with assistance from third parties
Are there railings and/or handrails?
No
Indoor space: General features
Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
No
Personal care area
Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
No
Rest zone
Is there a rest area at the reception?
Yes
Store
Is there one or more stores at the reception?
No
Children’s area
Is there a children’s area at the reception?
No
Exhibition room
Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
No
Exhibition Hall
Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
No

Interpretive equipment

Are there trails on the section?
Yes
Access
Is there lighting at night?
No
Minimum accessible connection between parking spaces, if any, the start of the obstacle-free trail
Yes
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
Yes, with staff assistance
Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces
Yes
Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls
Yes
Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections
No
Itinerary
Vertical start signage
No
2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest
Yes
The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm
Yes
Rest areas
No
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
Yes, with staff assistance
Cycle touring lane
Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
No
Lookout and observatory
Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
Yes
Accessible connection from the parking, if there is one, to the premises, adapted to current regulations. Unobstructed area with a minimum width of 90 cm, an unobstructed height of 220 cm and a compact floor which allows for wheelchair access
Yes
Interpretative panel features Braille, audio support, graphics, pictograms, etc.
Visual information panels on the history of the park and mobile app with audio option.
Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?
Yes
What type of resource(s)?
Map's Voice as an audio alternative to visual information and the Getxo Portu Zaharra app.
Lectern inclination between 30° and 35° from horizontal
Yes

Educational Facilities

Nature classroom
Is there a nature classroom on this section?
No

Recreational facilities

Is there a recreational area on this section?
No
Access
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
No

Beaches

Is there a beach on this section?
No

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