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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Sopelana in Bilbao

From £583 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

Seaside flat is located in a private condominium on top of a cliff, with direct views to Atxabiribil beach in Sopelana.

This luxury apartment is carpeted and sleeps 4 in two comfortable bedrooms (main double bedroom with stunning views over the beach and second twin bedroom with views to the communal swimming pool). The two restrooms are fitted with Philip Starck design faucets, hand-made wash basins and gorgeous rain dance showers.

The study room is perfect for a quiet reading time looking over the ocean, or if you prefer, for surfing the net through an Internet connected PC. The balcony sits 4 and is ideal for a relaxing dinner looking over the Atxabiribil beach.

The area is perfect for those searching for a beach holiday in the summer and for those looking for a more relaxed time all year round who like walking and exploring the Basque country.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The flat is on a 3rd floor with no lift, so this accommodation may not be suitable for the mobility impaired.

Further details outdoors:
Please note that outdoor swimming pools are open only in summer season. Tennis courts, however, are available all year round for a small reservation fee.

Secure parking may be provided on request, if available, and an extra fee would be required.

Further details

Rents are based on a weekly rate (two weeks in summer). Longer stays are eligible for a 18% discount (off-peak season only).

Check-in time: 5:00 pm
Check-out time: 10:00 am
(unless otherwise arranged in advance, other occupancies permitting)

Conditions

Please contact if you are looking for a long term stay (over a month).

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balcony (seats 4)

 

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atxabiribil beach (front view from balcony)

 

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rear view from study

 

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main double bedroom

The Basque Country/Navarre region

Nature at a stone's throw from civilisation: Wide plains, mountain massifs with magnificent routes, green woods, great cliffs, rich marshes and relaxing beaches. Nature lovers have a lot to discover in Euskadi. Its uneven landscapes' diversity and beauty is evident not only in the established natural parks, but in most of the territory.

The 7,200 km² of the Basque Autonomous Region present two main landscape types. On the one hand, a wide coastal strip, green, damp and mountainous, which includes Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa and the North of Alava. On the other hand, Alava's southern wide and dry plains, which are a sign of the relief and weather characteristics of the Castilian Plateau. Among those extremes, Alava's plains act as a transition area.

Nowadays Euskadi consists of several protected natural spaces, where different projects for the recovery of flora and fauna take place. Natural parks: Urkiola, Gorbeia, Aralar, Valderejo, Izki and Aiako Harria; Urdaibai biosphere reserve and, finally, protected biotopes: Itxina, Laguardia, Leizaran and San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Humid spaces with magic mountains and legendary potholes that allow the visitor to enjoy the charms of nature.

252 kms of coast: Apart from mountains and natural parks, the seaside is one of the main attractions of Euskadi, where steep cliffs alternate with river mouths, marshes and thin-sand beaches.

Most Basque beaches are perfectly equipped with services and offer the chance of practising many water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, surfing, canoeing and scuba diving.

The Bilbao / Sopelana area

About Sopelana

Sopelana's landscape is full of cliffs and wild beaches constituting one of the most striking stretches on the Bizkaia coast due to its natural richness and the beauty of its landscape. This quiet and cosy village is a real paradise for those who want to combine sports with leisure, as Sopelana is a perfect place to practice different activities such as surfing, bodyboarding, paragliding, climbing and routes by mountain bike.

But, without doubt, its four beaches are one of Sopelana's main attractions. Barinatxe, also known as La Salvaje, has heavy swell and attracts numerous surfers. On one side of the beach nudism is practised and every year this beach is home to an international nudist race, very popular in town. Arrietara Beach is one of the most frequented and Atxabiribil is encompassed by cliffs and open to the sea, whereas Meñakoz is perhaps the most solitary and difficult to access.

Leaving aside its four beaches, it is worth going for a walk along the path from Getxo to Sopelana among impressive cliffs where many practise sports such as paragliding and hang-gliding. On the way we will find interesting elements such as the windmill Aixerrota and the Faro de Punta Galea lighthouse. Green spots such as the Parque de Iturrieta park where the estanque De La Ballena pond is located also surround the way.

To its undeniable natural beauty we have to add some interesting cultural features too, such as the Renaissance style church of San Pedro (16th century) and its magnificent baroque tower, the Romanesque hermitage of San Andrés with seafaring details, country houses in the surroundings (interesting sample of popular architecture) and sculptures in the open air as the one dedicated to surfers. Likewise, it should be noted the presence of prehistoric settlements such as Kurtzio, one of the most ancient settlements in Bizkaia.

As for festivals, the main fiestas in Sopelana are San Pedro's, in June, festival of Carmen in July and San Andrés in November. We cannot forget the lively medieval fair in August which includes stands, circus exhibits, theatre performances, music...


About Bilbao

Bilbao is located in the mouth of the river Ibaizabal in the north of the historical territory of Bizkaia, surrounded by several mountains such as Pagasarri, Ganeta, Restaleku, Arnotegi, Artxanda and Santo Domingo. Apart from being the capital of Bizkaia, it is the most populated Basque city and the economic driving force of the Basque Autonomous Region, as well as a cultural reference point.

The city has undergone an important transformation for the last decades, thanks to new infrastructures -the underground: Metro Bilbao -, the restoration of many buildings, the port's enlargement, the creation of new green areas, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Euskalduna Convention Centre and the Maritime Museum, but still preserving its old the charm.

"Siete Calles"

The Old Town, better known as Siete Calles (Seven Streets), constitutes Bilbao's core and its main commercial and leisure area. It is a real delight to walk through its narrow streets studded with bars, restaurants and typical and modern shops.

In the nearby, the Arenal Bridge connects the Old Town with the 19th-century urban expansion area, that consists of elegant buildings and big blocks. Don Diego Lopez de Haro Street, commonly called as Gran Via, is the core of the enlargement. This elegant business and banking thoroughfare has now become a semi-pedestrian street. Bizkaia's capital is also a financial and service centre. The Bilbao Stock Exchange -an economic reference at State level-, and the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) -house of relevant international fairs, are two of its main economic features. On the other hand, the Port of Bilbao is the biggest and most important one in the Basque Country and one of the leading ports in Europe.

Cosy, plural and cosmopolitan city, Bilbao welcomes a growing number of visitors every year, especially during the Aste Nagusia (Big Week). Bilbao's main festival takes place in August. Mari Jaia, a big blonde figure built of papier mache, is the soul of the festival.

How to get there

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GETTING TO BILBAO

By road
Bilbao is connected with Donostia-San Sebastián and Vitoria-Gasteiz by the A-8 and AP-68 respectively. Likewise, it is connected with Santander by the Autovia del Cantabrico dual carriageway and with Burgos, and Zaragoza by the A-68.

Termibus
Bilbao has an important bus station called Garellano, with service of bus, Metro Bilbao, tram and the local train, which connect the capital with the main capitals of the State as well as the nearest areas. Bus companies available in Termibus: La Unión, Billman bus, Eurobus, Alsa Grupo, Continental Auto, Vibasa/Socitransa, Bizkaibus, Alsa Enatcar, Pesa and Atlassib. City busses travel all over the neighbourhoods of Bilbao.

By train
Renfe at the Abando station offers all long-distance lines. Local services to Laudio/Llodio-Orduña, Muskiz, Sestao-Santurtzi-Portugalete, etc. Plaza Circular, 2. Phone: 94. 423 86 35. Feve, from Santander station, connects Bilbao with Santander and the rest of the northern coast. Calle Bailén, 2. Phone: 94 423 22 66. EuskoTren, from the Atxuri station, connects Bilbao with Donostia-San Sebastian and with Gernika and Bermeo on the coast of Bizkaia. Calle Atxuri, 6-8. Phone: 94 433 95 00

By air
Bilbao International Airport, located in Loiu (10 km away from the capital), is considered the head of the North Peninsula. Flights offered by 13 European airline companies. 400 planes take off during the week with direct flights to the main cities of the State and European capitals.

By the sea
Twice a week company P&O connect Portsmouth with Bilbao.

GETTING TO SOPELANA

By road
Departing from Bilbao take the A-8 or the N-637 (through the Artxanda tunnels) to Getxo. Connect with the BI-637 towards Leioa-Getxo-Plentzia. Once in Getxo drive on the Uribe Costa corridor to Sopelana. Departing from Donostia-San Sebastián take the A-8 towards Bilbao and take the exit 19. Drive on the N-637 (Txorierri corridor) to Getxo. Once there, connect with the Uribe Costa corridor to Sopelana. From Vitoria-Gasteiz take the N-622 and once in Altube drive on the AP-68 to Bilbao. Then, take the A-8 towards Getxo and finally link up with the Uribe Costa corridor to Sopelana.

By bus
EuskoTren, Bizkaibus and J.M. Vigiola offer services from/to Sopelana.

By train
Bilbao underground system has two stops in the area: Larrabasterra and Sopelana.

GETTING TO THE APARTMENT

Keep on BI-637 direction to Plentzia, just after you pass two petrol stations at both sides of the road, then take the first crossing to the left (Atxabiribil beach signalled) and after 800 metres you will see Sopelmar to your right hand side. Enjoy the seaside view. The numbers of the houses the private driveways lead to are clearly signalled by each driveway.

Activities near Bilbao

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	2 Oct 11	2 Jun 12	700€ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	29 Sep 12	700€ 700	0-	0-	2 Weeks
	29 Sep 12	1 Jun 13	700€ 700	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Please note that a 60 euro cleaning fee will be added to total rate.

Availability

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You are contacting Mr. Lennen Landline +34 94 6762795 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Spain and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This apartment has so far received 0 reviews.