Updated on 2025/02/19
Route around the Ekotxea Urdaibai
Description
Circular tour of the fields surrounding the Madariaga Tower and the Ekoetxea Interpretation Centre in Urdaibai. You can access the route directly from the Ekoetxe parking lot. By bus, in 1970 there was a station directly connected to the route and the interpretation center. It comes on a track made of wooden planks, with a little slope, electric support chairs have no trouble climbing, motorless chairs have better access with the help of third parties.
Despite its short trajectory, it is worth doing, as you can see the landscape and cultural richness of Busturialdea. Then we can always immerse ourselves in the magic of the field, entering the Ekoetxea building. There we will find several exhibition spaces and an accessible 360-degree wheelchair viewpoint to see the beauty of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reseva.
Highlight
- Landscape and cultural wealth
- Visiting the Environmental Center
- Marshes
- Gastronomy
- Biosphere Reserve.
How to get here
By car: Highway A8 direction Donostia-San Sebastián, exit 100 sense Gernika, follow road BI-2235 direction Busturia.
Bizkaibus: A39337/A3915/A3926/A3515
Trains: Euskotren E4 Bermeo.
Route
Busturia (Biscay)Section 1
From the parking lot to the Ekoetxea Enviromental Center
Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
Circular tour of the fields surrounding the Madariaga Tower and the Ekoetxea Interpretation Centre in Urdaibai. You can access the route directly from the Ekoetxe parking lot. By bus, in 1970 there was a station directly connected to the route and the interpretation center. It comes on a track made of wooden planks, with a little slope, electric support chairs have no trouble climbing, motorless chairs have better access with the help of third parties.
Despite its short trajectory, it is worth doing, as you can see the landscape and cultural richness of Busturialdea. Then we can always immerse ourselves in the magic of the field, entering the Ekoetxea building. There we will find several exhibition spaces and an accessible 360-degree wheelchair viewpoint to see the beauty of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reseva.
Description of the section and its accessibility level
- Section length
- 1,00 km
- Pavement
- Wooden boards, cobblestones, and compacted stone
- Obstacles
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- A gap to consider by the wooden access that connects the bus station with the entrance to the environmental center.
- Part of it passes through the irregular pavement because of gravel and gravel.
- When the pavement of the labyrinth rains, it fills with water and generates a lot of mud, which makes accessibility difficult.
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?
- No
- Are there railings and/or handrails?
- Yes, with assistance from third parties
- Is there an equipment entrance sign next to the access, and is it adapted?
- Yes
- Is the access properly signposted to guide users?
- Yes
Indoor space: General features
- Do the different equipment areas have adapted access?
- Yes
- Does the front door have a pre-landing?
- Yes
- Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?
- No
- Is there a minimum clearance of 150 cm around furniture where turning or manoeuvring is required?
- Yes
- Does the lighting system allow for correct reading with no reflections in each equipment area?
- Yes
- Is there a logical order to the exhibition hall's route, indicated by visible arrows and/or tactile foot signs?
- Yes
Personal care area
- Are there personnel trained in accessibility in the facilities?
- Yes
Rest zone
- Is there a rest area at the reception?
- Yes
Store
- Is there one or more stores at the reception?
- Yes
Children’s area
- Is there a children’s area at the reception?
- Yes
Exhibition room
- Is there an exhibition room at the reception?
- Yes
Exhibition Hall
- Is there an exhibition hall at the reception?
- Yes
Interpretive equipment
- Are there trails on the section?
- Yes
Access
- Is there lighting at night?
- Yes
- Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
- No
Itinerary
- Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?
- No
Cycle touring lane
- Does the section have a cycle touring lane?
- Yes
Lookout and observatory
- Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?
- Yes
Educational Facilities
Nature classroom
- Is there a nature classroom on this section?
- Yes
Recreational facilities
- Is there a recreational area on this section?
- Yes
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?
- Yes
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