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8 Bucket List skateparks in Bilbao
June 27 2022.
Steep down hills, iconic street spots and valid concrete parks, Bilbao is definitely one of Europe's coolest places to be. Last February I went to Bilbao to do some park hunting and check out the local skate scene. My favorite 8? Here they go.
Ibarrola skatepark, aka EMB in Bilbao
If street is your thing, go to EMB. The spot consists of a statue surrounded by different shaped legdes and blocks, with a perfect flat ground. About a decade ago the city hall wanted to destroy the park, but local skaters fought back and won the battle against the city bureaucrats. Since that day skaters have been organizing the yearly EMB4EVER event to celebrate and remember their victory.
Trapaga skatepark
Trapaga skatepark is located on the west side of the river in Valle de Trapaga, just outside Bilbao. The park features a fast and smooth bowl, built by Zutskateparks, that is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area and looking for a mellow park to cruise around.
Basozelai skatepark
Looking for halfpipes or verts? Bilbao has loads of options eg. La Kantera, Areeta, Ansio, Etxerre and Basozelai skatepark. The park also features an open bowl and transition area.
Galdakao skatepark
Have you ever dreamed about the longest grind you could possibly do in transition? Good news... here is one with about 18m length of coping. Another good thing? You don’t have to check the weather forecast cause this park has a rooftop. The park also offers a lot of space for flatground tricks and street skating. The surface is super smooth to skate and the bowl and miniramp are definitely worth it‘s money.
Olabeaga skatepark
This concrete park, is located in the centre of Bilbao and has a fun little street section, but the main attraction of the park is definitely the bowl with pool coping.
Sondika skatepark
Looking for a spot for an oldschool bowl session? Check out Sondika skatepark, made up of several flat ledges, and a bowl with stone coping. Definitely worth a visit.
Sopelana Skatepark - A bowl with a view
Want to enjoy a session at the beach whilst enjoying a stunning scenery? Sopelana is the place to be. The bowl has a good mix of different type of transitions for beginners, advanced and pros. In the evening it can get crowded until the sun goes down.
La Kantera Skatepark - Spain's most Iconic spot
Number one of the list is definitely Spain's most inconic park La Kantera, aka Algorta skatepark, built in 1987, thanks to the initiative of a group of local surfers and skaters. In the beginning legends like Txus Domínguez, Alain Goikoetxea, Ivan Fano, Afonso Fernandez etc turned La Kantera into the Mecca of skate in Spain, inspiring the following generations of skaters. 35 years later the park is still a worldwide reference for its radical and creative approach to skateboarding.
