Urki Abentura

Urki Abentura is a Biscayan company that specializes in adventure sports and active tourism. It is based in the town of Pedernales, just 40 minutes by car from the city of Bilbao.

All Urki activities take place in a privileged setting such as the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. This region is a perfectly preserved natural landscape that stands out for its lushness and for the great variety of plant and animal species that can be found. From Urki they defend the conservation of this and other natural landscapes as part of the environment that enriches the human experience and that is why all their activities are carried out in a sustainable way and in such a way that they have minimal environmental impact.

You can do any of the following sports: kayak routes through the estuary, surf courses, natural rock climbing courses or in a climbing wall and zip line, hiking routes through the biosphere, activities and orientation games in the countryside, mountain routes bike, archery, ski, snowboard and bachelor parties.

With Urki Abentura Canoas you can canoe the Urdaibai estuary. This region of Biscay is well known for its Natural Reserve, and is just under three quarters of an hour by car from the city of Bilbao. You can take a tour in the company of qualified guides who will explain all the secrets of this privileged biosphere.

Canoes are an excellent activity for a group, although never with more than 15 people since Urki Abentura wants to preserve the environment first and foremost. You can go canoeing with friends or with your family, even if you have small children since the waters of the estuary are very calm. The tour lasts about four hours and includes all the necessary material so you will only have to bring a bathing suit, shoes and clothes to change.

Those who prefer more autonomy and do the descent without a guide can also do so since Urki Abentura offers the possibility of renting only the material to go rowing on your own. Why not take a nice canoe ride with your partner? The tranquility and silence of the estuary are experiences worth living.

The Urdaibai estuary is known for the beauty of its biosphere, a natural setting full of vegetation and fauna typical of the Basque Country. One of the best ways to get to know it is to kayak, paddle quietly or let yourself be carried away by the gentle current. You will do physical exercise and discover the landscape in an original and fun way. Urki Abentura Kayaks gives you the opportunity to do it.

The activities proposed by this company from Pedernales (Vizcaya) about 45 minutes by car from the city of Bilbao are basically two:

- Descent in the company of a guide: Groups of up to 15 people can take a tour of the estuary guided by a professional monitor who knows all the secrets of the biosphere. The number of people in the group is limited to 15 so as not to cause too much environmental disturbance to the estuary system. This activity is perfect for groups of friends or for family groups, with or without children. All the necessary material is included.

- Solo descent: if you don't want to depend on a guide and you know how to handle a canoe, you can also simply rent it with Urki Abentura to travel the estuary on your own and at your own pace. There are people who prefer it to be calmer and to be able to enjoy more of the silent nature.

The Urdaibai estuary is one of the most beautiful areas in the province of Vizcaya. It is located in the north of the province, only 40 kilometers from the city of Bilbao and is a paradise for canoeing and kayaking due to the tranquility of its waters and the picturesque landscapes. Urki Abentura Canoeing offers you the possibility of touring the estuary in canoes of one or two people and having a wonderful day.

Group excursions can be made through different sections. All the necessary material is provided by Urki Abentura, from the canoe to the life jacket and a waterproof drum so that you can put your things without getting wet. However, groups cannot be more than 15 people . The reason for this is that Urki Abentura is an environmentally friendly company and larger groups could have an impact on the environment. Also, for security reasons, it is better to have small groups.

You will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you all the secrets and information of interest of the different points of the estuary and the biosphere, in addition to telling you where it is best to row.

If you already have experience with canoes or just want to try it on your own, you can also do so by renting the canoe with Urki Aventura.

With Urki Aventura Surf learn to surf on the fabulous beaches of Laida and Laga, within the Urdaibai Natural Reserve. We teach specialized surfing courses for those who are first-time surfers: those who have never touched a surfboard, and those who are just starting out. This activity could be one day or a course of several days depending on what you need.

We put at your disposal all the necessary material, and we guarantee all the security and professionalism you need to enter the world of waves, worrying only about having fun and letting yourself go.

Our monitors, expert surfers, will help you become a very solvent surfer if you use the necessary dedication to learn from our advice, since as in any sport, technique is very important in surfing.

Contact Urki Aventura Surf to ask us about this and other activities, and do not forget that we offer you the practice of this sport in the incomparable setting of the Cantabrian Sea, and the possibility of observing from our beach the best left wave in the world!

Urki Abentura Trekking is a company that organizes hiking trails. Its main differential characteristic is that these routes run through the Urdaibai nature reserve, in the province of Vizcaya, just over half an hour by car from the city of Bilbao. This unique natural landscape is one of the most beautiful regions in northern Spain and exploring it on foot is a pleasure that no one should miss.

Within the reserve you can make several tours that pass through different places. The choice between one or the other will always depend on what the clients are looking for and their physical condition since there are itineraries that are quite demanding and others much more relaxed. In any case, all of them will allow hikers to discover wonderful places and corners and enjoy the nature of this biosphere.

In addition, the route is always done in the company of one of Urki Abentura's qualified guides. Hiking with a person who knows the area turns the experience into something totally new and much more enriching, since in addition to contemplating the environment you will be able to learn about it.

Urki Abentura Escalada is an active tourism company specialized in this sport that has more and more followers in our country and around the world. It has certified climbing instructors who will teach you everything you need to know to start climbing on your own. The options they propose are the following:

- Climbing in a climbing wall: Climbing in a climbing wall has the advantage that it is somewhat safer and more predictable when taking place in a controlled environment. In addition, you can do different routes for all levels and even practice very specific sections to put into practice certain techniques or try new things.

- Natural wall climbing: Natural wall climbing takes place in the Urdaibai reserve, a privileged biosphere located 45 minutes by car from the city of Bilbao. You will be able to scale a natural limestone rock wall and contemplate the views from above when you are clinging to and glued to the wall.

Whichever mode you choose, Urki Abentura will provide you with all the material you need, so you will only have to wear sports clothing and footwear. Likewise, you can take both introductory and advanced courses.

Learn to orient yourself and move through a natural environment with the only help of a compass, a map, the signs of the landscape and your ingenuity. It is easier than it seems and, above all, it may be useful to you one day. With Urki Abentura Orientación you can have this experience in a unique environment such as the Urdaibai Natural Reserve. This natural setting is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved landscapes in the Basque Country, and is located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of the city of Bilbao.

Urki Abentura's orientation activity lasts 3 hours and is designed to be done in groups. The reason for her is that it is presented as a dynamic experience where you learn through different games and ghimkanas where the participation and communication of several people is very important. In this way, it can be a perfect activity to do with a group of friends or family, but also for end-of-school or university trips, company team-building events, end-of-season celebrations for sports teams or clubs, etc.

Urki Abentura proposes a different, original, fun and exciting plan for you to celebrate your bachelor party with your best friends and never forget such a special occasion. This company is located in the town of Pedernales, in the province of Vizcaya, about 40 kilometers north of the city of Bilbao. It is specialized in all kinds of outdoor activities and active tourism. You can design a day full of adventures choosing between the different activities they offer:

- Canoeing: You will do a canoe tour through the Urdaibai estuary in the company of a specialized guide. If you prefer, you can also simply rent the canoes to navigate on your own. What is certain is that you will love the landscape of this natural biosphere.

- Climbing: with Urki Abentura you can climb on a climbing wall or climb on a natural limestone rock wall. There are both introductory and advanced courses.

- Canoeing and climbing : in this option we will combine both activities by doing a circular kayak tour but in the middle of the tour they would have to pass a test related to climbing.