Portugalete

Overview of Portugalete

This town in the suburbs of Bilbao is best known for the Biscay Bridge, a UNESCO-listed site that connects it to its neighbor Getxo across the Nervión River. Beyond this landmark, the town also has an old center.

Key Details

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

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• Local time: Heure : Portugalete.

• Population: 46,120 inhabitants (2017).

• Area: 3.21 km².

• Altitude: 6 m.

• Website: www.portugalete.com/fr/

History of Portugalete

What to See and Do in Portugalete

Biscay Bridge ★
This transporter bridge, built between 1888 and 1893, connects Portugalete to Getxo. It is the largest operational transporter bridge in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Portugalete

The town enjoys a cool, fairly windy oceanic climate. Summers are free from excessive heat thanks to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, while winters are relatively mild, cloudy, and especially damp. Rainfall is heaviest at the end and beginning of the year. Generally, the best time to visit climatically is June to September to avoid too much rain.

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