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Zierbena
Zierbena.jpg
Flag of Zierbena
Flag
Escudo de Zierbena.svg
Coat of arms
Country Spain
Autonomous community Biscay
Area
 • Total 9.15 km2 (3.53 sq mi)
Elevation
84 m (276 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 1,492
 • Density 163.06/km2 (422.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website www.zierbena.net

Zierbena is a small town and municipality located in the province of Biscay. It is part of the Basque Country, a special region in northern Spain. Zierbena is known for its important ferry port and its connection to the sea.

Zierbena Puerto rotonda
A view of Zierbena, showing its connection to the sea.

Zierbena's Important Ferry Port

Zierbena has a very important ferry port. Some people even call it the Bilbao Ferry Port. This port connects Zierbena to other places by sea.

Travel by Ferry from Zierbena

From Zierbena, you can take a ferry to Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. The ferry company Brittany Ferries operates this route. The ship used for this journey is called the MV Cap Finistère.

Ferry Schedule and Destinations

The MV Cap Finistère travels between Zierbena and Portsmouth. There are usually two trips each week. This means two ferries arrive in Zierbena and two ferries depart. Sometimes, the journey might include a stop in Roscoff, France, on the way to Zierbena.

See also

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