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Getxo
is on
the
coast
of the
Basque
province
of
Biscay,
just a
few
minutes
from
Bilbao
and
the
international
airport
there.
Getxo
is
linked
to
Bilbao
by a
modern,
underground
railway.
Getxo
benefits
from
10km
of
coastline
comprising
of
beaches
and
cliffs.
The
region
also
has a
fine,
open
landscape.
Getxo's
close
association
with
the
sea
presents
a wide
selection
of
water
sports
and
sailing
facilities.
Getxo
has
the
finest
marina
in the
Basque
region
with
restaurants,
waterside
cafes,
a
cinema
and
many
shops.
The
beaches
are
excellent
quality
and
two of
them
have
been
awarded
the
European
Blue
Flag.
The
beaches
have
all
the
facilities
you
would
expect
from a
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By far
Getxo's
pride
and
joy
are
its
open
spaces
and
unique
countryside.
Beautiful
green,
rolling
landscape
with
natural
waterways
and
thick
forests
with
peaceful
walkways.
A
place
for
true
tranquillity.
This
also
lends
itself
to
outdoor
pursuits
such
as
biking,
horse
riding,
mountaineering
and
caving.
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The
region
also
has
its
own
unique
culture.
Cultural
events
are
plentiful
with
concerts,
orchestras,
sporting
events
and
many
exhibitions.
The
area
is
also a
centre
for
folk
music.
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When
it
comes
to
facilities,
Getxo
has
everything.
There
are
more
than
1500
shops
to
browse
through,
including
the
top
high
street
names.
There
are
ample
restaurants
to
sample
the
local
cuisine
as
well
as
international
dishes.
There
is a
good
hotel
infrastructure
offering
accommodation
of all
standards.
Many
of the
hotels
are
based
in old
mansions,
fully
restored
and
offering
every
luxury.
There
are
also
plenty
of
small
family-run
guesthouses
offering
modest
lodgings. |
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Getxo
also
offers
a
wealth
of
history
and
has a
fine
selection
of
monuments
to
visit,
including
many
churches,
palaces,
windmills
and
centuries
old
manor
houses.
Most
of the
finest
monuments
are
located
around
the
marina
area
and
the
road
along
Las
Arenas
beach. |
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