Sopela
Spain · Euskal Autonomia ErkidegoaES
Municipality in Basque Country, Spain
Sopela, formerly known as Sopelana, is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain. The town is roughly 820 hectares in size, located in the comarca Mungialdea on the north east side of Bilbao and due east of the Nervión river estuary. In the municipality, other former towns like Larrabasterra were annexed to make Sopela larger. The population is 13,878 people, as recorded in the 2019 census. The area of Sopela is situated among green hills and beaches. This makes it a very attractive suburb of Greater Bilbao, with a short commute of 35 minutes on the metro.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 841
- Coordinates
- 43.379, -2.983
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 62 m
Overview of Sopela
Located in Euskal Autonomia Erkidegoa, Spain, Sopela is best described as a tiny locality. Population figures land around 841. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights water sports above everything else.
Things to do in Sopela
Water Sports in Sopela
(2)Sopela's water sports entries include Bodyboard and Surf. It is a direct read of Sopela's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Sopela
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Sopela through a larger town in Euskal Autonomia Erkidegoa; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Sopela that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sopela known for?
- Sopela is mainly a destination for water sports, set in Euskal Autonomia Erkidegoa, Spain with around 841 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Sopela?
- You can plan around Bodyboard and Surf in Sopela. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Sopela?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Sopela located?
- Administratively, Sopela sits in Euskal Autonomia Erkidegoa, Spain — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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