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View of BermeoDiego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bermeo

Coastal town

Bermeo is a town and municipality in the comarca of Busturialdea. It is in the province of Biscay, which is part of the autonomous region of the Basque Country in northern Spain.

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With a population of 16,765, it is the most important fishing port in the Basque Country. The town was founded in 1236, and is the largest in Busturialdea. Bermeo was the provincial capital of Biscay from 1476 to 1602.

Tourist attractions include the island of Gaztelugatxe, the Ercilla Tower (a fishing museum), San Juan Gate and the port. Bermeo is connected by Euskotren Trena and BizkaiBus to Bilbao. It has a number of neighbourhoods: Arana, Artike, Agirre, San Andres, Almike, Arronategi, San Migel, Demiku, Mañu and San Pelaio.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Bermeo
Province
Bizkaia
Autonomous community
País Vasco
Population (INE 2025)
17,038
Altitude
25 m
Area (IGN)
32.8 km²
District
Busturialdea
Postcode
48370
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The essentials for getting around Bermeo without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 43.4204° N, 2.7222° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
48370
Altitude
25 m
Population (INE 2025)
17,038 inhabitants
District
Busturialdea
Province / region
Bizkaia · País Vasco
Official website
bermeo.org

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Bermeo's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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