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Bizkaia Bridge – Bizkaia zubia - Puente Bizkaia📷 Ebaki, CC BY-SA 4.0

Bizkaia Bridge

Portugalete, Spain

History

The world’s oldest transporter bridge (1893), a gondola hanging from a steel span that still ferries cars and people across the Nervión. You can also ride the lift and cross the top walkway for a fee.

Nearest town
Portugalete, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.3230, -3.0170

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Campsites nearby

  • Camping SopelanaCampsite
    8 km from Bizkaia Bridge
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Área de autocaravanas en Bilbao HostelMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Bizkaia Bridge · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kobeta autokarabanen parkeaMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Bizkaia Bridge · 80 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping ArrienCampsite
    12 km from Bizkaia Bridge
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Autocaravanas BalmasedaMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Bizkaia Bridge · 14 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Área de autocaravanas La BárcenaMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Bizkaia Bridge · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Bizkaia Bridge?

Bizkaia Bridge is in Portugalete, Spain, at GPS 43.3230, -3.0170. It is about 9 km from Bilbao.

Can you camp near Bizkaia Bridge?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sopelana, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Bizkaia Bridge?

Bizkaia Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Basque coast: Gaztelugatxe, fishing ports and the Zumaia flysch.

What is there to see near Bizkaia Bridge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Museo Guggenheim (9 km), San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (23 km), Elantxobe (32 km) and Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach (61 km).

When is the best time to visit Bizkaia Bridge?

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)