Kanalape
Gautegiz Arteaga, Bizkaia · País Vasco/Euskadi
Description
A small, secluded beach within the Urdaibai Natural Area, designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1984.
Kanalape is a remote beach of sand in Gautegiz Arteaga (Bizkaia). The sand is golden.
It measures 300 metres long and 120 bajamar / 50 pleamar (metres) wide. Recorded occupancy is low.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at Kanalape?
Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.
How do you get to Kanalape?
According to the MITECO registry, Kanalape is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Kanalape a good beach for children?
Kanalape has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Kanalape have a Blue Flag?
No. Kanalape is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanala | Sukarrieta | 21.6°C | — |
| San Antonio | Busturia | 21.6°C | — |
| Toña | Sukarrieta | 21.5°C | — |
| Laida | Ibarrangelu | 21.5°C | — |
| Laidatxu | Mundaka | 21.5°C | — |
| Laga | Ibarrangelu | 21.6°C | — |
| Hondartzape | Mundaka | 21.5°C | — |
| Aritxatxu | Bermeo | 21.5°C | — |
| Lapatza | Ea | 21.6°C | — |
| Ea | Ea | 21.6°C | — |
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