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Getxo
Getxo is Bilbao's coastal Basque neighbour on the Bay of Biscay, home of the UNESCO Vizcaya Bridge (dog-friendly since 2017), the picturesque Puerto Viejo de Algorta fishing port and a 6 km cliff trail above the Cantabrian Sea. Top spots for pets include the Punta Galea cliff path from the Aixerrota windmill, the Vizcaya transporter bridge with dogs up to 40 kg, and 17 designated off-leash dog-recreation zones, especially around the Puerto Viejo de Algorta, the Romantic-era Neguri mansion district, and the Las Arenas waterfront at the Nervión estuary.
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Why Getxo with your pet?
Getxo is Bilbao's coastal Basque neighbour on the Bay of Biscay, home of the UNESCO Vizcaya Bridge (dog-friendly since 2017), the picturesque Puerto Viejo de Algorta fishing port and a 6 km cliff trail above the Cantabrian Sea.
📍 Top spot
the Punta Galea cliff path from the Aixerrota windmill, the Vizcaya transporter bridge with dogs up to 40 kg, and 17 designated off-leash dog-recreation zones.
🏘️ Best area
the Puerto Viejo de Algorta, the Romantic-era Neguri mansion district, and the Las Arenas waterfront at the Nervión estuary.
Top pet-friendly hotels: Getxo
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Getxo: history & character
Getxo is Bilbao's coastal neighbour on the Bay of Biscay, 78,000 people settled on the cliffs and beaches at the mouth of the Nervión. In the 19th century the golden age of Basque industry drew the great Bilbao bourgeoisie here, who built themselves a crown of Romantic and Modernist villas in the Neguri district, still standing and still private. In 1893 Alberto de Palacio inaugurated the Vizcaya Bridge, the world's first transporter bridge linking Getxo to Portugalete by a suspended gondola, listed UNESCO World Heritage in 2006 as the only Spanish industrial monument. The Puerto Viejo de Algorta, a medieval fishing port, has become a stepped pintxo district, and the rocky promontory of Punta Galea offers 6 km of coastal trail above the Cantabrian Sea. Getxo has been officially dog-friendly since 2017, the Vizcaya Bridge admits dogs up to 40 kg in the gondola, and the City Council has signposted 17 dog-recreation zones across the municipality.
Key sights
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Puente Bizkaia / Vizcaya Bridge (UNESCO)
✓ Pet-friendlyThe world's first transporter bridge, designed by Alberto de Palacio and inaugurated in 1893, listed UNESCO in 2006 as the only Spanish entry in the Industrial Heritage category. Officially dog-friendly since December 2017, dogs up to 40 kg admitted in the gondola's lateral passenger compartment.
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Puerto Viejo de Algorta
✓ Pet-friendlyA medieval fishing port descending in stepped stone plazas to the sea, with white houses, fishermen's cottages and stairs that double as improvised tables on pintxo evenings. Fully pedestrianised and open to leashed dogs 24h.
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Sendero Costero de Punta Galea
✓ Pet-friendlyFlat 6 km coastal trail from the 18th-century Aixerrota windmill to the beaches of Azkorri and Sopelana, in concrete and compacted gravel with frequent benches and water fountains. Leashed dogs welcome year-round, panoramic Cantabrian Sea views.
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Playa de Ereaga
⚠ Pets restrictedGetxo's flagship urban beach, 800 m of fine sand below the Puerto Viejo de Algorta, framed by the Punta Galea cliffs. Dogs banned for general recreation from 1 May to 30 September; access only between 20:00 and 09:30 with leash during bathing season, the rest of the year leashed dogs welcome most hours.
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Molino de Aixerrota
✓ Pet-friendlyAn 18th-century stone windmill on the Galea clifftop, restored as a restaurant and the starting point of the cliff trail. Parking is free, the restaurant terrace welcomes dogs and the Cantabrian Sea view is spectacular.
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Paseo de las Grandes Villas (Neguri)
✓ Pet-friendlyA tree-lined promenade through the Neguri district, the historic summer-residential quarter of Bilbao's industrial bourgeoisie, lined with Romantic and Modernist villas. Public sidewalks open to leashed dogs, calm Sunday-morning atmosphere.
🐾 Travelling with a pet in Getxo
- 1Urban beaches: Ereaga, Las Arenas and Arrigunaga ban dogs for general recreation from 1 May to 30 September, access allowed only between 20:00 and 09:30 with leash during bathing season.
- 2Metro Bilbao Line 1 (serving Algorta, Bidezabal and Berango stops): dogs up to 8 kg leashed and held in arms only, larger dogs must use Renfe Cercanías or a taxi.
- 3Vizcaya Bridge (UNESCO): dog-friendly since December 2017, dogs up to 40 kg admitted in the gondola's lateral passenger compartment, pedestrian crossing fare around 0.50 EUR.
- 4Getxo signposted 17 dog-recreation zones in 2022, download the Ayuntamiento map before you arrive, the off-leash hours are not the same in every park.
- 5The Punta Galea cliff trail is exposed to westerly storms October to February, check the marine forecast before the walk, 60 km/h winds common.
ℹ️ Practical info
- •Nearest airport: Bilbao-Loiu (BIO) 20 km south-east, A3247 shuttle or taxi (30 minutes), frequent European flights.
- •24h emergency vet: Hospital Veterinario Tartanga UNAVETS, Zirgariak Etorbidea 32, Erandio (10 minutes by car from Algorta), walk-in 365 days a year.
- •Local vet: Centro Veterinario Kukume, Calle Alangobarri 3, Algorta, +34 946 417 186, Mon-Fri 10:00-13:30 and 17:00-20:00.
- •Cantabrian oceanic climate: mild rainy winters (9-12 °C), tempered summers (21-22 °C), rain possible year-round, pack a dog towel.
- •Spanish law: EU pet passport, ISO microchip and valid rabies vaccination required for any cross-border dog, 110 km from the Hendaye-Irun French border.
🐾 Travel guide
Complete Getxo pet travel guide
Restaurants, parks, transport, beaches, vets. Everything you need to know for Getxo with your pet.
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→Restaurants
Terrace cafés & dog-welcoming spots
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→Parks & Walks
Off-leash zones, trails & green spaces
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→Transport
Metros, trains & pet travel rules
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→Beaches
Dog-friendly beaches & coastal walks
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→Attractions
Sights, museums & things to do
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→Pet Sitting
Trusted sitters & day care services
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→Vets
Emergency vets & animal clinics
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→Local Tips
Local rules, habits & insider tips
🌡️ Typical weather in Getxo
Average temperatures. Ideal for planning your pet trip
Jan🌧️9°
Feb🌧️10°
Mar🌦️12°
Apr🌦️13°
May⛅15°✓ Best
Jun⛅18°
Jul🌤️21°✓ Best
Aug🌤️22°✓ Best
Sep⛅19°✓ Best
Oct🌦️15°✓ Best
Nov🌧️12°
Dec🌧️10°
🐾 Best months to travel with a pet in Getxo: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Frequently asked questions
Do hotels in Getxo genuinely accept pets?+
Yes. The 0 hotels listed on this page have been verified to have an explicit pet-acceptance policy on Booking.com. We don't list hotels that only say "subject to availability". Each property actively welcomes pets.
Where are the best places to walk a dog in Getxo?+
Getxo has excellent options: the Punta Galea cliff path from the Aixerrota windmill, the Vizcaya transporter bridge with dogs up to 40 kg, and 17 designated off-leash dog-recreation zones. These areas let dogs exercise freely and are within a short distance of the hotels on this list.
What is the average pet fee in Getxo hotels?+
Pet fees typically range from €0–€30 per night in Getxo. Some premium properties charge up to €50. Around 40% of properties on our list charge no additional pet fee. Filter by "dogs stay free" to find them.
Do I need a pet passport to travel to Getxo?+
If you're travelling from within the EU, an EU pet passport (with up-to-date rabies vaccination) is recommended for Spain. From outside the EU, check entry requirements with the Spain embassy in your home country.