Aritxatxu

Bermeo, País Vasco

Estimated · Open-Meteo

🌊 Water temperature 16.7°C Fresh
🌡️ Air temperature 13.8°C
💨 Wind 5 km/t
☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa de reducidas dimensiones, muy protegida por las grandes rocas que la rodean. Se encuentra situada dentro de la Reserva de la Biosfera de Urdaibai.

Aritxatxu is a remote beach of sand and rock in Bermeo (Bizkaia). The sand at Aritxatxu is golden.

It measures 75 metres long and 60 bajamar / 25 pleamar (metres) wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at Aritxatxu per the registry: strong surf. Aritxatxu can be reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at Aritxatxu. Aritxatxu has hazard signage on record.

Length
75 metros
Width
60 bajamar / 25 pleamar (metros)
Sand type
Dorada (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy
Alto
Sea conditions
Oleaje fuerte
Access
A pie fácil
Reference hospital:
Hospital de Galdakao
Nearest marina:
Bermeo

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

Not recorded in the registry for Aritxatxu: Wheelchair access, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

Facilities at Aritxatxu according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Aritxatxu?

Yes. Aritxatxu has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.

How do you get to Aritxatxu?

According to the MITECO registry, Aritxatxu is reached easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.

Is Aritxatxu a good beach for children?

Aritxatxu has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Aritxatxu, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Aritxatxu have a Blue Flag?

No. Aritxatxu is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Ereaga (Getxo), 25 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Aritxatxu can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.

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