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Description
Playa de pequeño tamaño, aislada. Pertenece al Espacio Natural de Urdaibai, declarado en 1984 Reserva de la Biosfera.
Kanalape is a remote beach of sand in Gautegiz Arteaga (Bizkaia). At Kanalape the sand is golden.
It measures 300 metres long and 120 bajamar / 50 pleamar (metres) wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at Kanalape as: calm water. Kanalape is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.
No lifeguard service is recorded at Kanalape; if Gautegiz Arteaga council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at Kanalape.
- Length
- 300 metros
- Width
- 120 bajamar / 50 pleamar (metros)
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie difícil
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital de Galdakao
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Mundaka
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🚿 Showers
Not recorded in the registry for Kanalape: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at Kanalape 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Kanalape?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Kanalape; if Gautegiz Arteaga council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is San Antonio (Busturia), under 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to Kanalape?
According to the MITECO registry, Kanalape is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.
Is Kanalape a good beach for children?
Kanalape has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at Kanalape, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does Kanalape have a Blue Flag?
No. Kanalape is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Kanalape is.
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