Getxo is a municipality located in the province of Bizkaia , in the Basque Country, on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea and at the mouth of the Bilbao estuary. Thanks to its combination of historical heritage, elegant residential areas, beaches, and maritime environment, it has become one of the most attractive destinations on the Basque coast.

The town is especially known for the Vizcaya Bridge , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . This innovative feat of engineering, inaugurated in 1893, connects Getxo with Portugalete via a suspended gondola and is considered the oldest working transporter bridge in the world.

Among the most notable neighborhoods are Las Arenas , Neguri , Algorta, and Andra Mari , each with its own distinct character. Strolling through their streets, one can admire elegant mansions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a reflection of the economic prosperity the area experienced during the Basque industrialization.

Getxo also boasts attractive beaches such as Ereaga , Arrigunaga, and Azkorri , as well as an extensive coastal promenade offering magnificent views of the cliffs and the Cantabrian Sea. The Old Port of Algorta , with its white houses and narrow streets, is one of the most picturesque and visited spots in the municipality.