Elantxobe
Elantxobe, Spain
A fishing village clinging to a steep slope under Cape Ogoño, so steep that buses are turned on a turntable in the square. Park above the village and walk down the stairs to the tiny harbour.
Elantxobe is a fishing village in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, its houses stacked up a steep slope below Cape Ogoño. The settlement emerged in 1524 as a fishing port and was part of Ibarrangelu until 1858. The harbour now also serves leisure boats. The lanes are so narrow and steep that buses turn on a turntable, built in 1991. Around 320 people live here today. Ogoño rises to about 305 m and gives views over the Bay of Biscay; the path up begins in Elantxobe.
You can park in the upper village or at the harbour and walk down to the water, where a bar serves pintxos. The climb back up is tiring. The viewpoint halfway between the upper village and the harbour is a good spot for sunset.
- Nearest town
- Elantxobe, Spain
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 43.4036, -2.6390
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Elantxobe?
Elantxobe is in Elantxobe, Spain, at GPS 43.4036, -2.6390. It is about 7 km from Bermeo.
Can you camp near Elantxobe?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Arketa kanping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Elantxobe?
Elantxobe is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Basque coast: Gaztelugatxe, fishing ports and the Zumaia flysch.
What is there to see near Elantxobe?
Places worth a stop nearby: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (13 km), Museo Guggenheim (28 km), Bizkaia Bridge (32 km) and Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach (33 km).
When is the best time to visit Elantxobe?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)