The Portugalete waterfront is painted with bold confident strokes.
From a primary palette.
Built, in ornate Basque style, at the height of a wealth born of heavy industry : mining, smelting, forging.
A lattice, of red oxide lattice legs stands foremost (right hand side). Totem of this forward looking society, early adopters of the latest in technology.
The western leg of the Vizcaya transporter bridge. The world's first. Built in the late nineteenth century, a monument to the Industrial Revolution, it straddles the Ria de Bilbao.
Linking the swashbuckling suburb of Portugalete to its leafy neighbour, Las Arenas
Where a more restrained wealth is on display. In the form of shaded plaza's, centred around cooling fountains.
Amid tree lined boulevards, a burgeoning modern service sector thrives.
Set above the beach ; and the Real Club Maritimo del Abra. In whose marina Stargazer is staying, as a guest.
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