Portugalete Attractions
Beyond the Altos Hornos de Vizcaya is Portugalete, which has developed from a quiet little fishing village into an industrial center, though the old town still has some charming nooks and corners.
Puente Colgante
A sight of technological interest is the Puente Colgante, the transporter bridge which links Portugalete with Las Arenas on the other side of the estuary. This consists of two 63m/207ft high pylons linked at a great height by a lattice structure, from which the cabin carrying passengers across the river is suspended on steel cables. From the end of the harbor quay extends a 1km/0.75mi long breakwater with a lighthouse at its tip from which there are good views of the estuary.
