Activities
Surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, museums, boat trips, oenology, etc. Plentzia’s local businesses offer a wide range of activities to satisfy the interests and tastes of its visitors. Choose yours…..and enjoy!
Culture
Plentzia has several cultural events and activities throughout the year that take place in the most emblematic locations of the municipality, but it also has 2 museums of great interest that invite you to delve into history.
The Plasentia de Butrón Foundation founded the museum in 1988. It was located in the tower-house (dated 1562) where the former town hall had been placed, and it aimed at recovering and exhibiting different elements of the history of Plentzia and its region.
A family-owned pharmacy founded in 1888 that is now also a museum. It boasts an exhibition that occupies the original spaces of the apothecary’s shop, and the former laboratory and back room.
Oenoturism
The Uribe region is not only home to txakoli wine, but boasts more surface area of vineyards and wineries than the average in Biscay. By the way, the winery in Plentzia is unique.
Crusoe Treasure is a boutique winery of wines treasured at the bottom of the sea, as well as the world’s first artificial reef and cellar. It was founded by adventurers with a passion for wines who who aimed at creating unique premium wines with a distinctive touch.
Adventure
Due to the layout of the bay, the beach has practically no current, making it one of the safest and most beautiful ones in the Basque Country. In addition, the small wave formed at the mouth of the estuary is perfect for surf beginners. Plentzia also offers other accesses to the estuary, which you can explore on your own or accompanied by experts in this area.
Choose your adventure:
Discover Plentzia’s bay and estuary on a boat trip! Sail along the Biscayan flysch on a guided water tour or rent a boat and enjoy a wonderful relaxing day.
Even though the beach of Plentzia is protected by the bay, a small wave takes shape at the mouth of the estuary.
The estuary is perfect for kayaking. There are several places along the estuary to start out at, so you can kayak up to the Isuskiza quarter or go even further, to the next pier.
The estuary is perfect for SUP (stand up paddling). There are several places along the estuary to start out at, so you can paddle up to the Isuskiza quarter or go even further, to the next pier.
Plentzia is the start and end point for several routes. Routes are a perfect activity to do with family and friends, or even enjoy some time on your own. Put on your trekking shoes and discover the diverse landscapes of Uribe Kosta!
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Plentzia’s bond with the sea is very old, dating back to earlier times from its foundation. The sea has played an essential role throughout its history, while driving its progress and economic development.
