Route

Description

Sitting on the edge of the Bay of Biscay, Muskiz is located at the westernmost tip of the province of Bizkaia and in the River Barbadún valley.

This coastal town is set in a captivating landscape.

Muskiz, with kilometres and kilometres of coastline, noted for La Arena beach and the steep cliffs, is home to real natural delights such as the Itaslur park and a beautiful cliff-top walk between Kobarón and Pobeña along the coast. Muskiz also has many charming and very interesting spots.

Not for nothing is it known for its great wealth of cultural heritage, boasting different stately buildings. Muñatones Castle is a splendid building from the Middle Ages that will take you back to that time. The compound, consisting of a castle, a palace and chapel, was declared a Historical-Artistic Monument in 1944.

El Pobal forge, an interesting historical site
The El Pobal forge is worth visiting, as the building is brimming with history. It dates back to the 16th century and typical tools used in the forge can be seen there. You then visit the tower-house of the same name standing just beside it. The main frontage has an arched doorway and the coats of arms of the Quadra lineage.

Muskiz has a busy year-round calendar of festivities. The patron saint's festivities are around St. John's Day at the end of June. But the town is well known for its Carnival, held in February. Finally, the agricultural fair in September that is very important locally warrants special attention.(Euskadi.eus)

Highlight

Coastal seascape
Dunes and marshes
Cantabrian holm oak forest
Reed beds

How to get here

By bus (BIZKAIBUS):

A2336 Muskiz - UPV/EHU (direct)
A3321 Portugalete-Zierbena-La Arena-Muskiz
A3323 Portugalete-Muskiz-Galdames
A3334 Santurtzi-Muskiz-Zalla-Balmaseda
A3335 Muskiz-Zierbena-Sestao
A3336 Bilbao-Muskiz (Ortuella)
A3338 La Arena-MUSKIZ-BARAKALDO-Areeta/Las Arenas
A3339 Gurutzeta/Cruces-Barakaldo-La Arena
A3340 Bilbao-Abanto and Ciervana Abanto Zierbena-Muskiz (A-8)

BY CAR:

From the A8 highway: Take the Muskiz or Gallarta/Zierbena exit

BY TRAIN - METRO UNDERGROUND-BUS

Renfe C-1 suburban line

Muskiz (Biscay)

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4

From the car park at the Somorrostro football pitch to the San Julian de Muskiz neighbourhood

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

Walk that begins at the Somorrostro football pitch car park and ends at the San Julian de Muskiz neighbourhood crossroads . This route takes you along the bank of the River Barbadún. Despite the natural wealth there, the first part of the route from Muskiz is quite narrow and not suitable for bikes, which makes it difficult for wheelchair users. It is also hard to reach the start of the walk in a wheelchair.

Description of the section and its accessibility level

Section length

1,60 km

Pavement

PVC fencing, compact aggregate and tarmac.

Obstacles

Potholes in the tarmac
Less than 150 cm wide at the start of the route.
No lowered pavements to reach the path.
No pavement, use hard shoulder.

Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

Is there reception equipment on the section?: No

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Is there a parking area?: No
Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?: No
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?: No

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, without assistance from third parties
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: No
Informative poster at the start of the trail indicating the length, route, difficulty, duration and slopes by sections: No
Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm: No

Itinerary

Vertical start signage: No
Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit: The road is compact along the trail, but it does have bumps.
2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest: No
The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm: No
Minimum clearance height of 220 cm: Yes
Rest areas: No
Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation: No
Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature: Yes
Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other: Yes
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: Yes, with no assistance
Unevenness through pedestrian routes: No
Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m: No
Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm: No
This section has handrails on one side and, on the other side, trees planted along the whole route and acting as a natural barrier. 20-cm high plinths along both sides of the path.
Route length dimensions and time: 1.79 km and 16 minutes

Cycle touring lane

Does the section have a cycle touring lane?: Yes
Is there adequate lighting?: Yes
Concrete paving, compacted and board: Yes
Width of 150cm on one-way tracks and 220cm on two-way tracks: No
200cm clear height: Yes
Adequate signalling of maximum speed and dangerous crossings: Yes

Lookout and observatory

Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?: No

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

From the San Julian neighborhood of Muskiz to La Arena beach

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

The itinerary runs through part of the nucleus of San Juan, passes next to San Julián and arrives at La Arena (Zierbena).
The itinerary links the town of Muskiz with La Arena beach. It leaves San Juan, crosses the sidewalks of Cendeja (N-634) to the east and before the bridge over Los Ríos, it turns around the park and the soccer fields of El Malecón. It leaves the town and accompanies the BI-3794 to La Arena, following the course of the Barbadun estuary and skirting the Petronor facilities. It does so by following a prepared gravel track that when it reaches the surroundings under the A-8 viaduct offers 3 options: accompanying the estuary through the dunes, accompanying the road through parking areas or arriving by the bidegorri that comes from Barakaldo.

Description of the section and its accessibility level

Section length

2,07 km

Pavement

Compact aggregate, grit and gravel.

Obstacles

From San Julián neighbourhood, there are architectural barriers to reach the path. Recommend starting the walk from La Arena Beach.
No zebra crossings between sections.
No lowered pavements or with tactile paving.

Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

Is there reception equipment on the section?: No

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Is there a parking area?: No
Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?: No
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?: No

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, without assistance from third parties
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
Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm: No

Itinerary

Vertical start signage: No
Vertical signage type: Read
Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit: Yes, grit, gravel and compact aggregate, wooden bridge.
2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest: Yes
For floors with planks, the spacing between the planks is no more than 1 cm, with occasional narrowings of a maximum of 90 cm: Yes
The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm: Yes
Minimum clearance height of 220 cm: Yes
Rest areas: Yes
Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation: No
End vertical signage: Read
Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature: Yes
Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other: Yes
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: Yes, with no assistance
Unevenness through pedestrian routes: No
Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m: No
Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm: Yes
There is only one wooden bridge and it is at the start of the route, at La Arena Beach.
Route length dimensions and time: 2.48 22minutes

Cycle touring lane

Does the section have a cycle touring lane?: Yes
Is there adequate lighting?: Yes
Concrete paving, compacted and board: Yes. Tarmac
For floors with planks, the spacing between the planks is no more than 1 cm, with occasional narrowings of a maximum of 90 cm: Yes
Width of 150cm on one-way tracks and 220cm on two-way tracks: Yes
200cm clear height: Yes
Adequate signalling of maximum speed and dangerous crossings: Yes

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: No
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
Height of interpretive panel between 45 and 195 cm: Yes
Interpretative panel features Braille, audio support, graphics, pictograms, etc.: 0
Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?: No
Are there any resources so that people with cognitive disabilities can understand them?: No
Are there any resources so that people with hearing impairment can understand them?: No
Lectern inclination between 30° and 35° from horizontal: Yes
Eye-catching, clear and short texts with a main title and no more than five key ideas: 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

From the San Julián de Muskiz neighbourhood to Muskiz

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

The characteristics of this section coincide with the information of the previous sections.

Description of the section and its accessibility level

Section length

1,60 km

Pavement

Compact aggregate, grit, gravel, pavement and cobblestones.

Obstacles

No pavement between sections and tactile paving.

Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

Is there reception equipment on the section?: No

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Is there a parking area?: No
Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?: No
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?: No

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

Exhibition Hall: Multipurpose room

Presidential table podium accessible via a certified motorised platform or ramp: 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, without assistance from third parties
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
Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm: No

Itinerary

Vertical start signage: No
Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit: Grit, gravel, tarmac and cobblestones.
2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest: Yes
For floors with planks, the spacing between the planks is no more than 1 cm, with occasional narrowings of a maximum of 90 cm: Yes
The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm: Yes
Minimum clearance height of 220 cm: Yes
Rest areas: Yes
Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation: No
End vertical signage: Read
Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature: No
Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other: No
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: Yes, with no assistance
Unevenness through pedestrian routes: No
Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m: Yes
Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm: Yes
All the slopes with handrails to help negotiate them and make them less hazardous.
Route length dimensions and time: 1.82 20minutes

Cycle touring lane

Does the section have a cycle touring lane?: No
Is there adequate lighting?: No
Concrete paving, compacted and board: Yes, compact aggregate along the whole path. As you get near to Muskiz, there are cobblestones and tarmac.

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: No
Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces: No
Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls: No
Height of interpretive panel between 45 and 195 cm: Yes
Are ICTs available so that the location and services are publicized in different languages?: No
Are there any resources so that people with cognitive disabilities can understand them?: No
Are there any resources so that people with hearing impairment can understand them?: No
Lectern inclination between 30° and 35° from horizontal: No
Eye-catching, clear and short texts with a main title and no more than five key ideas: No

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

From La Arena parking to the beach

Suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

Short route with no significant architectural barriers, starting from the car park that is very close to the beach. Very easy to reach, either by car or by bus, to the beach, recreational area and Section 2. This section takes you through the typical natural setting of the area, with salt marshes, dunes and the sea.

Description of the section and its accessibility level

Section length

0,81 km

Pavement

Tarmac, cobblestones, timber, grit

Obstacles

Equipment for receiving the external resource on the section

Is there reception equipment on the section?: No

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Is there a parking area?: No
Are the access slopes suitable for people with reduced mobility?: No
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?: No

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?: Yes
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, without assistance from third parties
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
Path start sign positioned no higher than 195cm: No

Itinerary

Vertical start signage: No
Compact, non-slip and with no projections along their entire length, allowing wheelchair transit: Tarmac, grit and cobblestones
2 m. paved trails with non-deformable and non-slip material, with a different texture and different from the rest: Yes
For floors with planks, the spacing between the planks is no more than 1 cm, with occasional narrowings of a maximum of 90 cm: Yes
The route is more than 150cm wide, with occasional narrowings of 90cm: Yes
Minimum clearance height of 220 cm: Yes
Rest areas: Yes
Urban furniture (fountains, dispensers...) arranged along the pedestrian route to provide sound orientation: Yes
End vertical signage: Read
Guiding partition and/or tactile foot signs to draw attention to an important feature: Yes
Islands with a minimum width of 150 cm to facilitate two wheelchairs passing each other: Yes
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: Yes, with no assistance
Tree branches do not obstruct the route at below 2.20 m: Yes
Ramps, bridges and walkways with more than 50cm of unevenness, 90cm handrails and with handrails at two heights: 65-75 cm and 95-105 cm: Yes
There is a wooden bridge on the way to the beach. It is easily accessible for wheelchair users.
Route length dimensions and time: 850metres / 11 min

Cycle touring lane

Does the section have a cycle touring lane?: No

Lookout and observatory

Is there a lookout or observatory on the section?: No

Educational Facilities

Nature classroom

Is there a nature classroom on this section?: No

Recreational facilities

Is there a recreational area on this section?: Yes

Access

Is there adequate lighting?: No
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: No
Parking spaces reserved for vehicles used to transport disabled people according to current regulations. At least 5% of the total spaces: Yes
Is there an adequate slope to allow circulation without assistance, with personal assistance or with technical assistance?: Yes, with staff assistance
Parking signage, if any, with the International Accessibility Symbol on the floor and/or on walls: Yes

Outdoor space

Are 10% of the tables and benches accessible?: No
At least one accessible access, if any: No

Beaches

Is there a beach on this section?: Yes

Beach parking

Signage consisting of a general information monolith at the accessible beach area entrance: Yes
Parking spaces reserved for disabled people: Yes
Access ramps connecting to the walkways: Yes

Beach information

Walkways which virtually reach the shore: Yes
WC, changing rooms, showers and footbaths adapted: Yes
Parasols with an area for disabled people: Yes
Amphibious chairs and crutches: Yes
The possibility to practice adapted sports: No
There is a NOVAF machine (a type of adapted vehicle): Yes
Bathing assistance staff: Yes
Visual and audio devices for people with sensory disabilities: No
Are there buoys and nets?: No
Are there identification bracelets?: No

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Route - La Arena Beach and other walks through Muskiz

Description

Highlight

How to get here

Route

Section 1

From the car park at the Somorrostro football pitch to the San Julian de Muskiz neighbourhood

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Indoor space: General features

Personal care area

Rest zone

Store

Children’s area

Exhibition room

Exhibition Hall

Access

Itinerary

Cycle touring lane

Lookout and observatory

Nature classroom

Access

Section 2

From the San Julian neighborhood of Muskiz to La Arena beach

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Indoor space: General features

Personal care area

Rest zone

Store

Children’s area

Exhibition room

Exhibition Hall

Access

Itinerary

Cycle touring lane

Lookout and observatory

Nature classroom

Access

Section 3

From the San Julián de Muskiz neighbourhood to Muskiz

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Indoor space: General features

Personal care area

Rest zone

Store

Children’s area

Exhibition room

Exhibition Hall

Exhibition Hall: Multipurpose room

Access

Itinerary

Cycle touring lane

Lookout and observatory

Nature classroom

Access

Section 4

From La Arena parking to the beach

Outdoor space: Parking areas and access to equipment

Indoor space: General features

Personal care area

Rest zone

Store

Children’s area

Exhibition room

Exhibition Hall

Access

Itinerary

Cycle touring lane

Lookout and observatory

Nature classroom

Access

Outdoor space

Beach parking

Beach information

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