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View of GorlizJavierme Javier Mediavilla Ezquibela · CC BY 2.5

Gorliz

Coastal town

Gorliz is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, which lies within the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The town had 5,664 inhabitants in 2014.

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Gorliz consists of the following neighborhoods: Elexalde, Santa María, Uresaranse (Urezarantza), Gandia, Areatza, San José, Guzurmendi and Orabille.

Its economy is mainly based on the services sector. Its principal source of income is the tourism. Over last years it has become one of the most touristic centres in Biscay.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Gorliz
Province
Bizkaia
Autonomous community
País Vasco
Population (INE 2025)
6,034
Altitude
24 m
Area (IGN)
8.9 km²
Postcode
48630
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Where to sleep in Gorliz

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What to see

8 places to explore Gorliz at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    El faro de Gorliz es un faro situado en el cabo Billano, entre Gorliz y Arminza, frente a la isla Billano, en la provincia de Vizcaya, País Vasco, España. El faro está gestionado por la autoridad portuaria de Bilbao.

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    Faro de Gorliz
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    La Ermita de Andra Mari de Agirre y de las Nieves, también llamada Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, Ermita de Andra Mari de Agirre —Agirre Andra Mariren Baseliza en euskera— o simplemente Ermita de Andra Mari es una ermita con jurisdicción eclesiástica de Plencia, situada en terrenos de…

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    Faro

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    Patrimonio

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What to do

4 plans to experience Gorliz on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

2 activities

Hiking: GR 123 · Vuelta a Bizkaia

Hiking: GR 280 · Uribe

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Water

2 activities

Playa Astondo

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Playa Gorliz

Getting there

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Gorliz

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • SurfingSurfshop Uribe Kosta Surf Escola · in the village · 11 within 20 kmGetting there
  • BeachesGorliz · in the village · 20 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingPiraguismo-kluba · 1.2 km away, in Plentzia · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsPuerto Deportivo de Plentzia · 1.5 km away, in Plentzia · 12 within 20 kmGetting there
  • DivingArmintza Sub · 3.5 km away, in Lemoiz · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingClub Hipico Castillo de Butrón · 4.7 km away, in Gatika · 3 within 15 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingProa · 5.4 km away, in Sopelana · 152 within 20 kmGetting there
  • WineriesTxakoli Butroi Bodega · 5.8 km away, in Gatika · 6 within 15 kmGetting there
  • GolfReal Sociedad de Golf de Neguri · 8.9 km away, in Getxo · 5 within 20 kmGetting there