Punta Galea
Punta Galea is a cape in Biscay, Basque Country, that stands in the limit of Getxo and Sopelana. Together with Punta Lucero delimits the area of the Abra bay and the Estuary of Bilbao. Punta Galea was also a pop group from Getxo.
- Type: Point
- Description: cape in Getxo, Spain
- Also known as: “Galea lurmutur”, “Galea Lurmuturra”, and “Punta de la Galea”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Faro de La Galea-Galeako itsasargia and Gorrondatxe.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Getxoko Andra Mari and Algorta.
Algorta
Suburb
Berango
Town
Punta Galea
- Categories: cape and landform
- Location: Getxo, Biscay, Basque Country, Northern Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
43.37349° or 43° 22′ 25″ north
Longitude
-3.03644° or 3° 2′ 11″ west
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
Open location code
8CMR9XF7+9C
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Swedish—“Punta Galea” goes by many names.
- Basque: “Galea lurmuturra”
- Basque: “Galeako punta”
- Cebuano: “Punta Galea”
- Spanish: “Punta Galea”
- Swedish: “Punta Galea”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Andra Mari and Berango.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Punta Galea Lighthouse and Azkorri.
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Worth a closer look: Bilbao and San Sebastián.
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