Plans to do with kids in Gorliz | Family activities in Biscay
Enjoy Gorliz (Biscay) with your kids: safe beaches, short trails, nature and fun family plans on the Basque coast. Entertainment is guaranteed from dawn to dusk. Gorliz is an unbeatable place to spend summer with the family.
Gorliz is ideal for a family getaway. Beyond its calm beach, you can take short walks through pine forests or follow the path to the lighthouse. Kids love exploring the coastal bunkers and spotting seabirds. In town, you’ll find playgrounds, green parks and family-friendly restaurants.
Splash!!! Enjoy one of the safest and most incredible beaches on the Basque coast, go for a bike ride and cook up a delicious barbecue in the pinewoods.
Relaaaax. After a day full of action, there’s nothing like enjoying a snack or a good meal at one of the town’s bars or restaurants.
Gorliz gets the most hours of sunlight in Bizkaia. Spin out your summer to come and enjoy aquatic activities like coasteering, big sup, canoe or simply go on a hiking route in any season of the year.
Beach
AN INCREDIBLE BAY
The beach is protected by the bay in the shape of a sea shell, and is one of the safest and most spectacular on the Basque coastline.
A place to relax and practise all kinds of water sports, not to mention there’s a pinewoods surrounding it, making it ideal for relaxing in the shade.
Activities
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS
Near the beach lies the Cantabrian Pine Forest, an ideal place to enjoy a pleasant day. Its facilities allow visitors to spend time outdoors in a natural setting. At the entrance, there is a playground with swings for children.
Discover all the playgrounds in Gorliz
Activities
WATER PARK
Besides, in the summer season a water park is installed in Astondo. This inflatable playground that floats in the water will make summer days even more fun. It is suitable for adults and children.
Come and splash!
New Diversion Park
Routes
NORDIC WALKING
Walk with a gentle effective gait using two special sticks and enjoy a pleasant exercise.
Nordic Walking involves moving your legs and upper body in a gentle movement to improve muscle strength, cardiovascular system, co-ordination and mobility.
Pick up your free sticks at the Gorliz Tourist Office and enjoy 5 routes in the area.
Nordic walking routes
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Routes
15 CIRCULAR ROUTES FOR CHILDREN
15 circular routes from Gorliz, designed by Pedro Pablo Uriarte Astarloa to perform with the youngest of the house.
“Going with children to the mountains has no problem but to keep their interest constantly so they don‘t get bored. It is very difficult for children not to be able to physically endure six, eight, ten, twelve or more kilometers of walking in the woods, including slopes. However, if we manage to keep their interest they will not feel any more tired than we do and will rise without excessive problems.
15 circular routes for children
Activities
COASTEERING
Access magical places below the cliffs next to the beach. With the guidance of our expert guides, you will explore the spectacular coastline while playing with the waves. You can jump into the water, swim, snorkel and climb over the rocks.
Be surfer
Taupada Abentura
Uribe Kosta Surf Eskola
Festivities
FESTIVITIES
The entire town, summer dwellers and visitors dive head first into the celebrations which include: gastronomic competitions, traditional dances, and concerts to live the festivities 24 hours a day.
The festivities are an excellent opportunity to learn about Basque culture and traditions. No doubt you will find out what a ‘Gau Pasa’ is. And then, why not learn to dance a Jota?
Additional information
ACCESS TO THE LIGHTHOUSE FROM GORLIZ IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
LIGHTHOUSE
Gorliz’s lighthouse is the town’s flagship. It was built on the cliffs, at 165 metres above sea level, in 1990. This 21 metre tower finished with a glass lantern is the tallest lighthouse in the Cantabrian region.
A path leads you to the lighthouse from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the sea.
ACCESS FROM GORLIZ IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
BUNKERS
Going down by the path next to the lighthouse you will notice the entire slope is perforated by 3 old coastal bunkers connected to each other and installed during the 1940s, but which were never used.
From the last platform you can see the remains of a heavy cannon. It’s worth having a wander round and taking some photos.
