Mundaka & Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
Mundaka / Urdaibai
An estuarine wetland in a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The village of Mundaka is famous for one of Europe's best-known left-hand surf breaks.
Urdaibai is an estuarine wetland and coastline formed where the Oka River meets the sea. It was listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1984. It has the Urdaibai Bird Center for birdwatching and the golden Laida Beach. On the west bank of the estuary, the village of Mundaka has one of Europe's longest left-hand waves. It draws surfers from around the world when big swells arrive in autumn and winter. The harbour and the viewing platform at the church overlook Izaro Island. From Bilbao, take the Euskotren E1 line, about an hour to Mundaka.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bermeo
- Elantxobe
- Santimamiñe Cave
- Gernika Peace Museum
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- Gernika Assembly House & Tree of Gernika
- Oma Painted Forest
- Bakio Beach