The feminist movement of Getxo has lamented that in recent weeks there has been "a machista and constant violence" in the municipality: "These latest facts give us to understand that the violence of the heteropatriarchal capitalist structural system is still more alive than ever by violating our bodies they announced that they are not willing to normalize a violence that "is structural and systematic" and that does not exist: "We are not willing to be subjected to violence against us," Lehendakari warned in a statement They also wished to show their solidarity with the women boys and girls who have suffered machista violence and their families: "We believe you!" " male violence has hit the neighboring locality of the Gipuzkoan locality with force the Local Police arrested a man accused of threatening and harming his sentimental partner in which case the woman had to be taken to the hospital in Cruces the Ertzaintza arrested a 44-year-old man in Getxo as the alleged perpetrator of two crimes of sexual abuse and sexual assault against two family members of minors Upon completion of the police investigations the detainee was brought to justice and the judge ordered his imprisonment a woman filed a complaint with the Ertzaintza on 2 May the investigation revealed that another of the daughters of the complainant had also been the victim of the detained man Jon Barrenetxea (Movistar) took a decisive victory at the 79th edition Circuito de Getxo - Memorial Hermanos Otxoa with an impressive attack on the savage uphill finish of the Basque race Amongst the contenders in the final climb were Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) and Clement Champoussin (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) but Simmons faded on the final ascent while Champoussin managed to sprint for second place Orluis Aular (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) rounded out the podium.  The day was marked by exceptionally high temperatures as a breakaway group formed early in the race but was reeled in with 50km left The peloton became fragmented, though, within the race’s final finishing circuits as a group of 20 riders emerged containing, amongst others, Javier Romo (Movistar), Einer Rubio (Movistar) The group shed multiple riders on the steep 10% inclines of Alto de Pike before Barrenetxea emerged victorious on the short but testing final ascent into Getxo Results powered by FirstCycling overseeing editorial output across all of Cyclingnews' digital touchpoints Peter was the digital editor of Rouleur magazine Starting life as a freelance feature writer with bylines in The Times and The Telegraph he first entered cycling journalism in 2012 Peter has a background as an international rower representing Great Britain at Under-23 level and at the Junior Rowing World Championships The race will be broadcast live in full on YouTube, here will be given at 12.45pm CEST; the finish is expected around 5pm The event’s official Instagram account is @puntagaleatxe The Abarca Sports organisation has six victories to its name in Getxo always with different riders: Carlos Hernández (1983) Giovanni Visconti (2012) and Carlos Barbero (2017) – NOTE: One less lap will be covered in application of the UCI’s Extreme Weather Protocol No major changes in 2024 for the Circuito de Getxo – except for its date were used to hold a traditional place in the calendar with local festivities taking place on July 31st the road races of the Paris Olympics forced the Basque event to move and be raced the day after the Clásica de San Sebastián It thus becomes the last Spanish pro race before La Vuelta Starting from Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum the race will then head towards the coast for five shorter loops including the ascent to the finish in Txomintxu (800m 7%) and the gentler Akarlanda / Quirón -5km of ups and downs The decisive climb at the latter will be the Pike Bidea (2km at 9%) first crested with 73km to go then a decisive ascent with 15km remaining We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences Music is the leitmotiv of the flat in the Las Arenas district of Getxo In fact it has been refurbished by the designers Ane Arce and Iñigo Berasategui of Bear Architects to meet the needs of its owners After demolishing the internal partitions of the flat whose position is still marked by the pillars the architects have introduced a set of shelves that there is the secret passage leading to the private spaces of the home: a simple press triggers the mechanism built into the ceiling (Fritz Jurgens) and a portion of the shelving moves rotating through 90 degrees and revealing the other rooms can be detached from the structure and turned into a console for the stereo system on which to play the records SpainFounded in 2016 and specializing in interior design the studio is headed by Ane Arce and Iñigo Berasategui Active in the creation of a network of young Basque designers they are convinced that architecture has a central role to play in restoring the balance of the planet And are waiting for politicians to recognize the fact Have you designed a Smart Idea, i.e. a particularly brilliant solution for small spaces? Send a few photos and a brief description of the project to the editorial team, writing to monica.guala@rcs.it and website in this browser for the next time I comment Abitare.it e Style.corriere.it rifiutando tutti i cookie di profilazione ad eccezione di quelli tecnici necessari Naviga il sito di Abitare.it con pubblicità profilata e senza abbonarti By subscribing you will reject all but technical cookies on Iodonna.it By clicking "accept" you will allow to process your personal data by us and third parties and be able to browse Abitare.it website without a subscription Start in Avranches and then they quickly hit the circuit they go round and round 12 times until everyone gets dizzy Official Site , Startlist Official Site , Startlist they can always dig up another nasty brute of a climb just when you thought the last one was bad enough This year’s addition to the finale is the Pilotegi and it looks like great fun/no fun at all depending on if you are in front of the TV or riding it I don’t think he’s ever really won a one day race ever but what if he has anger in his stomach that everyone is gushing about what an allrounder Tadej is and wants to do something about it Official Site , Startlist Next raceMay 8 Elie Gesbert comes back to racingPresentationAug 10 The Basque event will mark the return to competition of Élie Gesbert It's finally time to start running again I'm delighted to be hanging up a number on my ARKEA-B&B HOTELS jersey after a long period without running following my iliac artery operation I'm also coming off a training camp with my team-mates But Getxo will enable me to get back to my job as a professional cyclist even if I'm aware of the unknown that awaits me as it is every time you return to competition after several months' absence The Circuito de Getxo is a tough 200-kilometre event with a 2,500-metre gradient The first is a loop to be completed five times followed by the final circuit to be completed twice which includes the final climb that graced the first stage of the 2023 Tour de France in Bilbao That just goes to show the level of difficulty Laurens Huys and Simon Guglielmi will be there to help us get a result It's also worth noting that the Circuito de Getxo will be Élie Gesbert's comeback race after his iliac artery operation Cristiàn Rodriguez 11th overall The Vuelta Femenina, a special jersey Cristián Rodríguez 6th in the queen stage Clémence Latimier joins the ARKEA-B&B HOTELS team It has been 19 years since the occupation of what used to be the Scarecrow Youth Center, which is now the occupied area of Kabia. What has been the path of almost two decades in this area? Even with the neighbors, we have recently had an exchange to promote and preserve coexistence, and we have the feeling that in general they see the project favorably and notice the effort we make to be respectful with the environment and the neighboring neighbors. How are you going to celebrate this anniversary? And, looking to the future, how do you foresee the path of the occupied space? In reality, we can now say that the occupied area of Kabia is in an unstable situation as a result of the HAPO approved by the City of Getxo, as this urbanization plan foresees the dismantling of Kabia and the construction of luxury homes in it. In any case, although this uncertainty is there, we have no intention of discouraging it, we are carrying out the project and we will continue to do so in the future. An example of this is the 19th anniversary that we will celebrate soon, not the maintenance or improvement of the Cabia that we have done recently, such as the renovation of a large part of the roof, the reform of the kitchen, the renovation of the recording room, the chicken coop, the ortho... In addition, in the town we have the platform to stop this HAPO and in the short term one of our objectives will be to give visibility to this struggle, especially to the collection of signatures that are being carried out to organize the popular consultation around the HAPO. However, if the urbanization plan advances, we will begin to work intensively to combat dismissal. Because we are convinced that sites and projects such as Kabia are essential for every people and every region. Because it is an area that allows young people to organize themselves through different initiatives, for example: conferences, concerts, festivals, mountain outings, local rehearsal for musical groups, ortho, hens... SpainChevron BilbaoChevron From the moment you pass through the stone archway you become part of a story that dates back to the early 20th century Far from making guests feel like intruders you will soon be playing a starring role in the drama of the hotel’s newest chapter And there are plenty of opportunities to interact with some big names There are works of art by Sonia Delaunay and František Kupka to admire and recipes by Bilbao chef Beñat Ormaetxea to savor Fernando María Ybarra commissioned his architect brother-in-law to design and build a palace on the cliff of the Bay of Abra where a large part of Bilbao’s bourgeoisie was moving in search of an alternative to the increasingly crowded city Thanks to the early 20th-century Basque passion for all things English the design included Queen Anne-style and neo-Gothic elements making it one of the most original manifestations of this unusual style of architecture the building underwent several transformations and during the 1930s and 1940s it was even divided into three separate homes,” says Fernando Pereira “It was adapted to the different needs of the Ybarra family saw that the building needed to be renovated and restored they managed to rehabilitate the palace – which has been a landmark building since 2001 – and by preserving it offer other people the chance to enjoy it.” Sixteen of the superior rooms are located in the pergola where the Ybarra family used to stroll on rainy days Junior Suites have individual terraces and views of the croquet lawn which also has a beautiful seating area with stained-glass windows The Marina Suites have terraces or balconies the hotel's equivalent of the presidential suite the velvet curtains prevent light from interrupting the sleep of even fitful sleepers and the amenities are from Frederic Malle's Editions de Parfums line for hotels Renowned chef Beñat Ormaetxea presides over the hotel’s three restaurants His menu will surprise diners at the Delaunay Restaurant with its innovative approach to traditional Basque flavours in addition to an a la carte menu which includes some of the star dishes from his celebrated Jauregibarria Jatetxea restaurant in Amorebieta Some of the musts include the sliced cod in a brandade foam and plankton; the pink shrimp with an Iberian lard broth and spicy seaweed; the free-range chicken eggs cooked at low temperature with sweet pepper broth; and the spectacular “baserria km-0” oxtail cannelloni The hotel’s cellar has many traditional txakoli to choose from like the Torre Loizaga– fresh and even a secret door) and the palace’s former chapel (with its original colourful stained glass windows) have been transformed into the English-style cocktail bar Kupka In addition to serving classic and signature cocktails the bar offers a tempting menu of starters such as salted anchovies from Bermeo with toast and smoked butter Traveling to swim in the sea has played a fundamental role in the history of Getxo The first seaside spa was built in 1886 in Neguri Neguri Spa & Wellness pays tribute to this legacy and to the town’s long connection with the sea The spa facilities include a relaxation room What better way to end the day than with a relaxing massage or facial treatment The hotel offers a Guest Relations and Concierge service which will organize all the visits and experiences that guests may want In addition to having provided the Palacio Arriluce with another life as a hotel and having reused much of the existing furniture and materials in the restoration of the building, the hotel is also committed to eliminating the use of plastic. The entire hotel is adapted to accommodate people with reduced mobility. They have accessible rooms, ramps, and lifts to the swimming pool area and to access the rooms on the upper floors. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information Vizcaya Bridge straddles the mouth of the Ibaizabal estuary It was designed by the Basque architect Alberto de Palacio and completed in 1893 The 45-m-high bridge with its span of 160 m merges 19th-century ironworking traditions with the then new lightweight technology of twisted steel ropes It was the first bridge in the world to carry people and traffic on a high suspended gondola and was used as a model for many similar bridges in Europe Africa and the America only a few of which survive With its innovative use of lightweight twisted steel cables it is regarded as one of the outstanding architectural iron constructions of the Industrial Revolution Ce pont transbordeur monumental enjambe l’embouchure de l’estuaire de l’Ibaizabal à l’ouest de Bilbao Conçu par l’architecte basque Alberto de Palacio il associe la tradition des constructions métalliques du XIXe siècle et la nouvelle technologie des câbles d’acier légers à torsion alternative Il a été le premier pont au monde à nacelle de transbordement suspendue au-dessus du mouvement des navires pour le transport des passagers et des véhicules et a servi de modèle à de nombreux autres ponts similaires en Europe dont seuls quelques exemplaires sont parvenus jusqu’à nous De par son utilisation novatrice des câbles d’acier légers à torsion alternative il est considéré comme une des remarquables constructions d’architecture métallique issues de la Révolution industrielle 维斯盖亚桥横跨毕尔巴鄂西面的伊拜萨巴河口。这座桥由巴斯克建筑师阿尔贝托•德•帕拉西奥设计，于1893年完工。桥高45米，跨度160米，融合了19世纪的钢铁传统和当时新兴的螺纹钢筋轻质技术。维斯盖亚桥是世界上第一座供行人和车辆通过的高空拉索桥，欧洲、非洲和南、北美洲的很多大桥都是仿照该桥建造的，不过保存至今的为数不多。由于别出心裁地使用了螺纹钢筋轻质技术，比斯开桥被誉为工业革命时代最杰出的钢铁建筑之一。 Бискайский мост-транспортер соединяет берега Ибайсабаля – эстуария реки Нервион северо-западнее Бильбао Он был спроектирован баскским архитектором Альберто де-Паласио и его строительство было завершено в 1893 г с пролетом 160 м объединил традиции возведения металлических конструкций Х1Х в с новой для того времени технологией легких конструкций из стальных витых канатов предназначенный для перемещения людей и экипажей в высоко подвешенной гондоле который стал образцом для многих подобных мостов в Европе лишь некоторые из которых сохранились до наших дней в очень небольшом числе Благодаря новаторскому использованию легких витых стальных канатов этот мост признан одной из выдающихся архитектурных металлических конструкций эпохи промышленной революции Este puente-transbordador monumental cruza el río Nervión en el estuario de Ibaizábal Diseñado por el arquitecto vizcaíno Alberto de Palacio y Elissague Para su realización se recurrió a la técnica tradicional de construcción metálica del siglo XIX así como al uso innovador de cables de acero ligeros de torsión alternada Fue el primer puente del mundo que permitió el paso de navíos por el río y el transporte de pasajeros y vehículos de una orilla a otra Sirvió de modelo para la construcción de muchos puentes similares en Europa Debido al uso innovador de los cables de acero ligeros de torsión alternada se considera que el Puente de Vizcaya es una de las realizaciones más notables de la Revolución Industrial en materia de arquitectura metálica The Monumental Vizcaya Hanging Bridge is an infrastructure located in the north of the Iberian Peninsula at the point where the navigable estuary of Bilbao opens out to the sea thereby connecting the municipalities of Getxo and Portugalete who devised the first bridge in the world with a hanging transporter – which transports passengers and vehicles by means of a gondola suspended high above the passing ships Its construction is outstanding for merging 19th-century ironworking traditions with the new lightweight technology of twisted steel cables designed by the Frenchman Ferdinand Arnodin Constructed on private initiative between 1887 and 1893 the bridge has worked almost without interruption since it was built The bridge follows the style of the mining aerial tramways and constitutes an outstanding example of architectural minimalism It is composed of four riveted lattice steel towers are parabolic cables from which the upper crossbeam hangs suspended 45 metres above sea level at high tide In order not to interfere with the navigation a mechanical trolley runs along the crossbeam from which a platform hangs at the same height as the banks: this is the gondola capable of transporting around twelve vehicles and some two hundred people It is known for its aesthetic qualities and constitutes the first bridge in the world to transport passengers using a mechanical one of the most outstanding iron architectural constructions of the European industrial revolution was hugely innovative due to the fact that it allowed the passage of ships on a wide estuary with no need for ramps or for raising and lowering of the bridge introduced a new solution to meet the requirements at hand and a new method of transport it represents the ironworking methods practiced in the Basque region starting with exploitation of the local iron ore deposits in Roman times until reaching the peak of its production in the industrial revolution given that it was used as a new model for many other transporter bridges of similar characteristics in Europe Criterion (i): For being a surprising work that perfectly combines beauty aesthetics and functionality: the Vizcaya Bridge is a spectacular and aesthetically pleasing addition to the river estuary and an exceptional expression of technical creativity reflecting a completely satisfactory relationship between form and function Criterion (ii): For its innovative nature from the technological point of view and its condition of pioneer in this kind of constructions: the Vizcaya Bridge by means of developing a hanging transporter mechanism and merging ironmaking technology with the use of new steel cables created a new form of construction which influenced the design of bridges all over the world in the three subsequent decades and exported French and Spanish technologies The Bridge was opened on 28 July 1893 and has operated continuously ever since except during the Spanish Civil War from 1937 to 1941 a period when the damage suffered caused the platform to fall into the estuary the company responsible for its management went about important work to remove different installations added to the Bridge which were causing it increasing stress and damage Outstanding among these were the replacement of seriously damaged structural elements and the strengthening of others Cutting-edge control and protection systems were also introduced lifts were added to two of the towers and the former tollbooths were demolished to free up space around the original structure Today the Bridge is in a very good state of preservation and includes all essential elements of the original structure that define it as a working transporter bridge The in-depth restoration of the Bridge’s vital elements was implemented due to the need to preserve the original elements; these have saved the Bridge from inevitable technical decline while contributing to the integrity of its structure The modifications made to the Gondola and power systems serve as an example in the preservation of original functioning structural elements and in conserving the integrity of the structure as a working bridge It should be remembered that today only eight of the more than twenty transporter bridges built in the world are still standing the Vizcaya Bridge has undergone partial updates and modernisations to meet the new necessities as they arose with no detriment to the essential characteristics that lend it its value These interventions (replacement of the gondola etc.) have been necessary to keep the bridge in operation and to preserve its authenticity as an operating structure the new systems are not the same as the originals they do offer a technical solution to current requirements lending greater safety and durability to the structure as a whole the gondola was replaced with a lighter version and the iron wheels on the upper rails holding it in place were replaced with polyurethane rollers to cushion the movements The Bridge continues to offer a continuous service between the two towns which have developed new industries related to tourism and the new port important engineering work was carried out on the Vizcaya Bridge to renew its interior and exterior structure but maintaining and always remaining faithful to the value of their authenticity and without interrupting its use at any time Having made an exhaustive analysis of the Bridge structure it was found that the jet-black colour absorbed excessive radiation which generated structural fatigue in the steel of the towers and crossbeam The decision was therefore taken to change the colour to “Vena Roja Hematites Somorrostro” the most effective for future preservation of the structure approved by Decree 2003 in accordance with Law 7/1990 both Getxo and Portugalete have Development Plans under which the Bridge environment is protected The Bridge is the property of the Spanish State which through its Ministry of Public Works and Transport delegates its responsibilities to the National Port Authority which delegates many decisions to the Bilbao Port Authority has held the concession to manage the bridge running until 2025 and giving work to some 30 people The Bridge is managed by different bodies with the core objective of developing cultural tourism With a view to guaranteeing its preservation and authenticity while also coordinating the different actions and promoting the Bridge and the areas around it at the moment of the World Heritage declaration representatives of the Ministry of Culture of the Municipal Councils of Portugalete and Getxo an Institutional Panel was constituted to monitor the different works carried out and the holding of events a Board of Trustees was appointed to carry out projects related to the objectives of the said Plan also creating an Advisory Committee for the purposes of studies a Technical Team puts the plans approved into action and controls the documentation Spanish side Gexto Rugby have signed Mariano Filomeno The move marks a return to Spain for the former Argentina XV tight head prop It also sees the promoted Gexto building their player roster as they prepare for the upcoming Division de Honor season The 29-year-old has prior professional experience with Kuban in Krasnodar. He spent two years with the Southern Russian club before returning home to CAR in Avellaneda. Kuban contributed Tagir Gadzhiev, Roman Khodin and Vladimir Ostroushko to Russia’s roster for RWC 2019 Gexto is Filomeno’s second Spanish club He previously played for CRAT Residencia Rialta in A Coruña He made 34 league appearances during his two seasons with the club Filomeno is a notable ball-carrier and excels in the scrum Tags A crushing 78-18 away win by Los Pampas sees the Buenos Aires side returning to … Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) claimed the first victory of his young and highly promising career on Sunday who dominated the U23 Giro d'Italia last year before turning professional with UAE in the second half of 2021 has made steps forward this season but Sunday was a major milestone.  Ayuso reached the finish of the one-day race in a four-man group and proved the fastest to raise his arms for the first time in his pro career.  The 19-year-old beat fellow youngster Andrea Piccolo (Androni-Drone Hopper) to the line with Wilco Kelderman (Bora-Hansgrohe) third Valentin Ferron (TotalEnergies) was the final member of the lead group across the line in the sprint Ayuso came out on top in the 77th edition of a Basque one-day race that honours the memory of the Otxoa brothers Sunday's race covered 196.5km across six laps of a hilly circuit.  despite not managing to get rid of everyone on the short sharp climbs still had enough in the tank to outpace the final three in the dash for the line.  "I want to thank the whole team because they worked for me and believed in me At last my first professional victory has arrived." The victory on home soil will raise hopes in Ayuso ahead of his expected Grand Tour debut at the Vuelta a España Patrick FletcherSocial Links NavigationPatrick is a freelance sports writer and editor He’s an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor’s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) Patrick worked full-time at Cyclingnews for eight years between 2015 and 2023 Lutsenko attacks breakaway to win alone ahead of Gallopin and Velasco Alexey Lutsenko (Astana-Qazaqstan) attacked away from a six-man breakaway group to ride to solo victory at the 78th edition of the Circuito de Getxo-Memorial Hermanos Otxoa 2023 Lutsenko avoided disaster as he took the wrong turn at a roundabout with 12km remaining losing at least 15 seconds of his advantage he managed to navigate back to the course and hold onto his advantage entering the final 10km Lutsenko held his advantage and entered the aggressive final ramp of the course with an advantage of just over 30 seconds on the group of chasers themselves fending off a chase from Trentin who had been dropped kilometres earlier Tony Gallopin attacked his breakaway companions to take second place while Lutsenko’s teammate Velasco took third place in the Basque one-day 193.3km race that honours the memory of the Otxoa brothers Lutsenko thanked his team for the support in the breakaway and control of the peloton Second place Gallopin also spoke after the finish “I’ve only just finished the Tour de France and I’m tired," he said I wasn’t expecting to have a race like that - I was planning to work for the team and Tom Skujiņš When we came on the flat in the end we could see that we could not come back on him So I said to Tom we have to be on the podium.  "To finish second here is a big emotion and big surprise.. the best way I can go out of the País Vasco here," he added Before joining Cyclingnews, Peter was the digital editor of Rouleur magazine. Starting life as a freelance feature writer, with bylines in The Times and The Telegraph, he first entered cycling journalism in 2012, joining Cyclist magazine as staff writer. Peter has a background as an international rower, representing Great Britain at Under-23 level and at the Junior Rowing World Championships. 15 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Arenas Getxo won 2–0 over Deportivo Aragon on Sat This is 27 of the Segunda Federacion - Group 2 Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Arenas Getxo 1 win(s) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Arenas Getxo and Deportivo Aragon on Sat 15 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT?Arenas Getxo won 2–0 over Deportivo Aragon on Sat 15 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Arenas Getxo is playing home against Deportivo Aragon on Sat one of Spain’s noble families commissioned Bilbao architect José Luis Oriol to construct a massive English-style home with Victorian Gothic and Queen Anne details the regal stone structure offered scenic views of the Cantabrian Sea and served as a gathering place for local high society the site was declared a historical heritage site Now, the building has been reborn as Palacio Arriluce Hotel which took pains to preserve the significant architectural details while also updating the interiors for today’s sophisticated travelers design teams carefully restored stained glass windows and exquisite marquetry and salvaged rare furnishings and works of art Part of the Leading Hotels of the World group Palacio Arriluce Hotel offers 49 suites ranging from the intimate Superior room with views of the garden and emerald-green croquet lawn to the Marina suites a reimagining of the estate’s original bedrooms Guests can take in a panoramic vistas from the picturesque pool terrace or enjoy a spirited match at the Arriluce Croquet Club then unwind in the Neguri Spa that draws on the site’s original wellness center On site dining offers a feast for multiple senses—the main restaurant Delauny pays homage to the French painter and designer Sonia Delaunay who was a friend of the original homeowner oversees a menu ripe with decadent regional flavors like Basque “baserria” cattle tail in cannelloni and seasonal mushrooms and roasted roe deer loin Other epicurean offerings include breakfast in the sun-soaked dining alcove; aperitifs at La Ría the scenic poolside cocktail bar; or innovative drinks and the sultry lounge Kupka located in the building’s former chapel which has preserved its staggering stained-glass windows which add a kaleidoscopic backdrop to the modern bar Palacio Arriluce Hotel provides a romantic hub for exploring the enchanting region guests can branch out to explore Gexto’s verdant landscape including the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and archaeologically significant Santimamiñe caves or delve into the area’s rich cultural heritage Popular points of interest include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which celebrates the famous fashion designer © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy The Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (OCU) has published a new report, the sixth edition in its history, on its study of roadway cleanliness in Spanish cities Residents of 60 cities gave their opinions on the state of their streets whose roadway cleaning service is managed by Ferrovial Services ranked among the cleanest cities in the country The study looked at all the province capitals and 10 more cities which was determined by the number of inhabitants the OCU collected responses from 5,260 residents who rated the most significant aspects of a city’s cleanliness as well as objective data provided by city councils Residents expressed their opinions on the level of cleanliness on streets and sidewalks and the cleanliness of suburban neighborhoods and it has held onto this ranking for several years having received the same classification in the previous study The cleanliness of Pontevedra and Barcelona which are also managed by Ferrovial Services received average ratings of 59 out of 100 (Pontevedra) and 51 out of 100 (Barcelona) two more cities whose cleaning services are handled by the company it has improved slightly by three points when compared to the previous study Pontevedra came in second after Bilbao for improving its rating with respect to roadway cleanliness over almost 25 years HEAD OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS HEAD OF US CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND Cadagua has been awarded by Canal de Isabel II and for a period of five years with the Operation and Maintenance contracts of the largest treatment plant in the community.. The iTrust Country Brand Intelligence 8216 s study recognizes Ferrovial as the most trusted Spanish construction company in Colombia This is evidenced by the results of the first report by.. Ferrovial through the Energy Solutions area of its Construction division has been selected to take charge of end to end management of outdoor lighting in the municipality of Picanya in.. Can try another term or browse the main menu to find what you are looking for Getxo, a unique visit Do not miss the Top 5 of Getxo- Discover the tourist spots that conquer our visitors! Find out about all the special offers and discounts available to you on your trip to Getxo. the comic exhibition Salón del Cómic has been held annually in Getxo It has become a landmark event for enthusiasts of this genre from all over the world.The Salón organises myriad comic-related activities (workshops One of the Salón’s many attractions is that besides acquiring the latest publications or finding legendary issues visitors may attend signing sessions held by famous authors within the field the Salón del Cómic de Getxo has hosted numerous famous and award-winning authors the veteran strip cartoonists Kim (Joaquim Aubert Puigarnau) and Simonides who led the homage to major figures in the world of comics The website Salón del Cómic de Getxo contains all the information on the Salón together with the posters from all the past editions View the full agenda and some of the finest modern jazz musicians thanks to its popular Getxo Jazz festival The Getxo International Jazz festival signals the start of the jazz festival season in Euskadi-The Basque Country The first few days in July host a series of concerts held in different settings involving major figures from the international jazz scene The aim is to provide the best of world jazz while at the same time showcasing young talent The main venue is Muxikebarri – Getxo’s Art Culture and Conference Centre located at Avenida Basagoiti Other sites for gigs are the square in Algorta Besides the concerts featuring leading jazz performers the festival promotes concerts by young musicians through the group competition which is open to all those European ensembles that play jazz in any of its styles or tendencies It also holds concerts in the traditional section called Tercer Milenio [Third Millennium] which supports the country’s own performers and an open-air Concert for a younger audience The programme is rounded off with other formats This means the festival is divided into the following components: Getxo Jazz has been graced by leading national and international jazz performers with such famous names as Branford Marsalis and Dee Dee Bridgewater.The first Getxo Jazz was held in 1975 as a small low-budget event held in the Old Port - Puerto Viejo and organised by the San Ignacio Festival Committee Despite the amateur nature of the organisation dedication and tenacity saw the festival grow and become more successful from one year to the next An interesting fact is the performance at the festival of a young Sting who at the time was a member of the group Last Exit Getxo Jazz began to acquire its own identity it became part of an umbrella project rolled out by the Getxo Culture Centre and 1986 saw the launch of the nationwide Group Competition which led to the appearance of global jazz masters becoming the Festival de Jazz de Getxo Europar Jazzaldia This specialisation responds to the fact that this continent hosts a huge variety of jazz of the highest quality that is rarely performed The festival provides a blend of established artists and unknown performers with quality always being the main consideration.Over the years the festival has gone from strength to strength: the Group Competition has also welcomed young European performers with some of the foremost US jazz musicians also performing on our festival’s main stage with other sections and formats also being organised With a trajectory stretching back 45 years Getxo Jazz is now a fully consolidated festival http://www.getxo.eus/es/getxo-jazz The website http://www.ikuslab.com/ hosts videos of some of the highlights of the concerts held during Getxo Jazz 2023 Euskal Non-League Day: Arenas Club de Getxo NewsImagesSep 7 2023Euskal Non-League Day: Arenas Club de Getxo Copa winner in 1919 and one of LaLiga's founding clubs in 1928 Arenas Club de Getxo spent seven seasons in the Primera División Of all of Athletic Club's affiliate clubs Arenas Club de Getxo are the only side that can boast of being one of LaLiga's founding teams and of having played in the Primera División for seven seasons Arenas' golden age came before the Spanish Civil War when they achieved their greatest feat in becoming the 1919 Copa champions A host of pioneering footballers played for Arenas during that period José María Jáuregui and the Lion Félix Sesumaga all of them also played internation football for the Spanish national team Pagaza and Sesumaga won silver at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp Arenas played five seasons in the Second Division followed by a long stretch in which they alternated between the Tercera División and the Regional Preferente except for one solitary season in the Segunda División B in 1979 Arenas were finally promoted back to Segunda B in 2015 thanks to the impetus of a new board and in 2022 they reached the play-offs for promotion to the new 1st RFEF The Euskal Non-League Day match between Arenas and Barakaldo to be played at Gobela on Saturday (19:00 CEST) is a unique opportunity to witness a duel between two of the most influential Basque clubs in Athletic Club's 125 years of history A host of players have donned both the red-and-black jersey of Arenas and the red-and-white of Athletic: Félix Sesumaga Arenas' opponents on Euskal Non-League Day also boast a number of historic players who Travieso and Miguel Gainza (brother of the legendary Piru Gainza) also played for Arenas Other outstanding Lions who played for Barakaldo include Venancio Perez These four adjectives reflect the spirit of Algorta Old Port enamours any passer-by who ventures into its steep Its traditional whitewashed fishermen’s cottages surrounded by the southern waters of the Cantabrian Sea invite us to imagine how its inhabitants inshore fishermen and Algorta pilots who helped ships enter and leave Bilbao Like many other fishing ports in Euskadi such as Bermeo and Lekeitio seafarking crews from Getxo included a young apprentice or cabin-boy who was the youngest crew member this young fishing apprentice was given the nickname of “Txo” an affectionate diminutive of the popular expression “mutiltxo” (boy in Euskera) being a Txo was a very typical job in the southern waters of the Cantabrian Sea before reaching the rank of fisherman or arrantzale included waking up the crews at dawn by calling from door to door as well as ringing a bell located on the balcony of one of the humble homes in the Old Port or Portu Zaharra It was also he who gathered volunteers and pilots from Getxo to help ships dodge the sandbanks in the Bilbao estuary mouth With no time for a break he had to mend sails and do what the skipper ordered and as the Txo gradually learned what to do getting ready to be like the rest of the crew when the sea was calm he was allowed to take the helm of the vessel The grandparents or aitites fondly recall this figure as he embodies the essence of an Algorta seaman: Plainness Miren Larrea explains the hard life of a Txo in the early 20 th century: This emblematic location in the town of Getxo wanted to pay tribute to the figure of the Txo creating today’s symbol of the district’s popular festivities - a handmade dummy in the Algorta Old Port festivities (San Nicolás’ Day the figure of the Txo becomes the festivity icon when it reaches the port by boat it is burnt on part of the town wall to bring the festivities to a close until the following year *Fotografía sacada entre 1918- 1920 y cedida por Marcos Bretos arrantzale y marino de profesión (a la derecha con el jersey al hombro) con sus sobrinos grumetes The Office for the Protection of the Historical Heritage of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of the Government of Spain is organizing the IX National Meeting of World Heritage Managers on 6 to 8 October 2015 in the World Heritage site of Vizcaya Bridge (Getxo) inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2006 The theme of the meeting is “World Heritage: social benefits and local developments” and it will focus on the social dimension of heritage and its potential as a catalyst to social This meeting will be an opportunity to create a common space for discussion on the safeguarding of World Heritage sites inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO and to promote the exchange of ideas and best practices between all site managers of Spain.For more information : Mme Natalia Delgadonatalia.delgado@mecd.es Archive REMODELING-RENOVATION Where:Punta Galea LABORAL KUTXA PUNTA GALEA CHALLENGE The 16th edition of the Laboral Kutxa Punta Galea Surf Challenge opens its waiting period tomorrow Europe´s only and oldest international big wave championship The Punta Galea Challenge attracts 24 big riders every year Half of them are members of the Big Wave Tour: the twice world champion who has already won the Punta Galea Challenge twice The other dozen represents the best of Basque big wave surfing that is so traditional along the Basque coast The Basque contingent is led by Natxo González from Plentiza and the only Basque surfer in the Top 10 of the world This stellar sport event has a full safety backup in place on land is where around 20,000 spectators congregated to watch the riders on the 6-metre high waves during the mere 4 hours that the competition lasts The event is held on just one day in the height of the swell season There is a 5-month waiting period running from 1 November to 30 April surf experts and meteorologists carefully study each depression moving towards the Bay of Biscay and choose the one bringing the best waves and most favourable winds Just 48 hours’ notice is given before the event is held It is undoubtedly one of Getxo’s flagship events The town’s commitment to board sports has been consolidated by a series of new events linked to the iconic Punta Galea Challenge there are 60 companies and entities linked to the Surf sector and the municipality has 25 leisure options linked to the sea Getxo is an ideal spot for surfing all year round rated by experts as excellent for extreme surfing Free bus A free bus at the Bidezabal metro station to get to Punta Galea The shuttle will depart at precisely hours from Bidezabal and will return to the hours and a half from the La Galea car park until the end of the competition The first paellas’ party was held on 25 July 1956 when three inseparable friends promoted what in a few years would become known as the “Getxo Paellas Competition” Nowadays the Itxas Argia society is entrusted with organising this popular event which this year will celebrate its 62nd anniversary Over time this celebration was gained in popularity and is has now become one of the events most looked forward to by the people from Getxo Every year thousands of people some to the fields of Aixerrota to eat paella and enjoy the day in the best way possible The repeated presence of groups from other countries have made the competition truly INTERNATIONAL in nature A Castilla squad missing some star players due to international duty had to take on the challenge of facing Arenas de Getxo tonight Achraf Hakimi and Luca Zidane were all away with their nations whilst Abner was giving it a rest to avoid further injury The stadium Castilla travelled to had an artificial surface and it did seem to affect the way the game was played although it didn't make too much of a difference The game started off pretty scrappy and a midfield of Tena-Valverde-Febas were unable to get the ball down and control the play That changed about half-way through the half as Castilla started to play their passing game They were rewarded when a good Luismi Quezada cross found Febas who's strike was really luckily deflected into the net to give Castilla the 1-0 lead as Arenas attacked before finding a good cross of their own and finishing off a good move nicely There was not enough time for anymore goals and both teams went into half time with a goal a piece GOAL 37' @FebasAleix! Assisted by @luismiquezada3! 1-0 Castilla!! #RealMadridCastilla #RealMadridCastillaLive pic.twitter.com/maIJKsdsi1 but it started to liven up when Nikos Vergos hit the bar from a silly distance out It seems the Castilla players have a bet on about who can score from the furthest distance and to be fair every effort I've seen has made the keeper worry Arenas then hit the post with a really good header before Castilla took control again Cèdres came on for Vergos in an attempt to change it up but ultimately the change didn't work as planned and Castilla were unable to find a winning goal Man of the Match was a really difficult choice to make this week and added to his already brilliant start to the season Castilla are next in action when they host UD Logroñés in a highly anticipated match-up Once again, the unrivalled location of Kobetamendi, just outside Bilbao, will draw thousands in search of the most exhilarating pop and electronic rhythms from the international music scene. Bilbao BBK Live celebrates its 19th edition firmly established as a cultural benchmark that continues to expand in both impact and audience size.In 2024 around 110,000 fans from 50 countries attended the festival that reflects the latest trends and resonates with the audience's tastes this event remains a leader on the cultural landscape the festival features seven stages that evoke distinct themes and atmospheres This is complemented by a diverse gastronomic offering and a strong commitment to sustainability Bilbao BBK Live ensures line ups of the highest calibre This year's stellar lineup includes Kylie Minogue Throughout the festival, you can also enjoy music in the heart of the city centre. Bilbao BBK Live presents ‘Bereziak’ a series of free access concerts for all audiences across different locations in Bilbao and the Albia Gardens take on a festive atmosphere especially during the famed ‘vermouth hour’ when performances by emerging artists light up the scene A free shuttle service ensures a quick and comfortable journey to and from the Kobetamendi venue throughout the night The shuttles are located at two points: the EITB headquarters on Capuchinos Street (Bilbao) and BEC has set up a special parking area with 70 spaces designated for caravans if this is how you would like to travel up to the event Metro Bilbao will also offer special services during the festival Make the most of the convenient transport options available and enjoy the most thrilling music event of the year with ease Bilbao BBK Live If you are going to travel to Bizkaia around these dates and you are looking for accommodation in the area we suggest a range of alternatives in Getxo -Where to sleep in Getxo Where to eat in Getxo Going out for Pintxos in Getxo Plans to enjoy Getxo Cruise lines are starting to change their routes towards more "tourist-friendly" destinations following mass anti-tourism protests throughout Spain The cruise industry will increase its capacity by 10% in the next five years according to forecasts by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) which rules out the anti-tourism movement in Spain affecting its turnover but will affect the destinations to which they travel "Tourism-phobia is not only a problem in Spain but also in France and other Mediterranean countries but visitors are increasingly sensitive and the scenes that have been seen in places like Barcelona have an impact on the reputation of the destination," said Marie Caroline Laurent pointed out there are countries such as Saudi Arabia and others in the surrounding area that are making "millionaire investments" in boosting their tourism sector and are welcoming tourists with open arms "As dialogue with the city council of Barcelona it will result in cancellations and dissatisfaction among tourists," they said at a press conference where they called on the authorities to stop "demonising" tourism and to start regulating tourism better in a bid to understand the protestors' demands was the cruise industry's turnover in Spain in 2022 but also to change the cities where tourists arrive in Spain "all that is needed is for those responsible for promoting tourism in the country to offer foreigners the opportunity to visit other attractive cities" such as La Coruña A total of 60% of cruise passengers repeat the experience so it is "essential" to seek new destinations to which to take the thousands of tourists who board a ship every month Forecasts suggest tourism will account for 17% of Spain's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in ten years' time so this part of the economy needs to be managed "at a much higher level" And the cruise industry will be an important part of this as some 50 ships will be added in the next five years to the 300 that currently sail the seas Spain is the fourth largest outbound market in Europe and the ninth largest in the world for cruise passengers a total of 586,800 Spaniards travelled on cruises with the main destinations the Mediterranean and northern Europe The demand has sparked ports to become more environmentally friendly it needs to keep the engine running to supply energy if docks are electrified (an EU obligation for major ports by 2030) ships could be connected to the grid and switch off engines Cruise companies are already investing in this and currently 40% of the fleet has this capability Serrano warned that only 16 ports in Europe currently have this capacity 100 million euros are being invested to set it up with the ports of Bilbao and Cadiz also studying the possibility "The technology exists and many ships already have it Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Today is the fourth day of my 7-night Spain & France cruise on Anthem of the Seas Spain this morning and I woke up eager to explore the largest city in the Basque Country Bilbao is the most populous city in Spain’s Biscay province located in the north-central part of the country an autonomous community in northern Spain and southern France (near the Pyrenees) and is one of the oldest ethnic groups in all of Europe It’s said the Basque people arrived in Europe around 5,000 years ago and they have maintained strong cultural identity and culture despite countless invasions and outside influences over the years Basque language (called Euskara) is a language isolate meaning it has no relation to any other known languages spoken around the globe today a city on the coast just eight miles from downtown Bilbao my first glimpse of Getxo made me even more excited to see what northern Spain has to offer I disembarked the ship around 8:45AM and boarded a shuttle bus that would bring passengers to Bilbao’s city center The shuttle bus was €10 for roundtrip transportation (payable in cash) and left directly from Bilbao’s cruise terminal While it’s possible to reach Bilbao via metro from Getxo the shuttle bus was very convenient and took around 25 minutes to reach the city I walked a few minutes to the Estuary of Bilbao a waterway flowing through the city center The first thing I noticed was the Guggenheim Museum a contemporary art museum known for its otherworldly architecture which is one of the main tourist attractions in Bilbao I was certainly impressed by the look of the outside The pathway along the Estuary of Bilbao is really nice and plenty of spots to sit and enjoy the view I walked along the path until I arrived in Casco Viejo Quite different from the modern architecture found at the Guggenheim museum just a short distance away Casco Viejo was lined with narrow streets packed with restaurants a two-story food hall and market in Bilbao While I wasn't feeling particularly hungry the local dishes looked too amazing to pass up but in the Basque Country these small plates are known as pintxos Pintxos are traditionally designed to be eaten with one hand with a toothpick placed in the center of each pintxo but I ordered the classic tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) and gratinado de cuatro quesos (4 cheese bake) The cheese pintxo was my favorite of the two and it had such a robust and unique flavor that I wished I had been hungry enough to order another I enjoyed the pintxos with a glass of fresh squeezed zumo de naranja (orange juice) which is set up with plenty of stalls selling produce After walking around Casco Viejo for another hour or so Bilbao's city center is connected to Getxo via a direct metro line so I decided to take the metro back instead of the shuttle bus I did not want to wait around for the bus to return The metro would also drop me off directly in Getxo’s city center as opposed to the ship I arrived in Getxo for the second half of my day exploring northern Spain Getxo is known for the Bizkaia (Vizkaya) Bridge transporter bridge and UNESCO world heritage site it is the world’s oldest transporter bridge which connects the towns of Getxo and Portugalete without disrupting ship traffic You can cross the bridge two ways: through a large moving platform (for pedestrians etc.) or through a pedestrian walkway at the top of the bridge I purchased a ticket to visit the top of the bridge for a scenic walk across the water but are just one-way for the upper walkway I first traveled on the bridge from Getxo to Portugalete via the larger platform I enjoyed a tasty snack of churros con chocolate My return journey was nothing short of exciting which is unlike any bridge I’ve seen before The views of Getxo and Portugalete were amazing from up high and I even caught a few nice views of Anthem of the Seas I spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing in Getxo's harbor enjoying the comfortable (while slightly chilly) weather Walking back to the ship from downtown Getxo was a breeze with a pedestrian pathway along the coastline I also got to chat with an Anthem of the Seas crew member, Fernando from the Philippines, on my walk back! He was filming a video for his YouTube channel Having multiple port days in a row is definitely tiring so I took a short rest in my stateroom once I got back before getting ready for dinner Samantha and I enjoyed another meal in the Main Dining Room tonight and the quality and service were up to par My one "complaint" with the Main Dining Room is that I have absolutely no self control over the bread basket and tend to get full before my main course even arrives I was feeling super tired from my day walking around Bilbao and Getxo so I spent the rest of the evening relaxing in the Solarium and catching up on Royal Caribbean Blog work at Vintages (yes a wine bar makes for a great office) before heading to bed which is located in the country's Galicia region so I can't wait to see what the other ports have in store View the discussion thread. Jenna DeLaurentis enjoys exploring new ports of call around the world on a cruise ship whether cycling through mountains in the Caribbean or scuba diving under the sea Stay up-to-date with cruise news & advice We never share your information with third parties and will protect it in accordance with our Privacy Policy​ Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise Join Our InsidersLike what you see we can create more exciting content and share with everyone Become an Insider Royal Caribbean Blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the Royal Caribbean cruise line along with other relevant topics of cruising Our goal has been to provide our readers with expansive coverage of all aspects of the Royal Caribbean experience Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to cruising the goal of Royal Caribbean Blog is for it to be a useful resource for keeping up to date with what's new and exciting with Royal Caribbean Privacy Policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Royal Caribbean Blog.