Bermeo, Cabeza de Vizcaya Historical milestone · Bermeo, Gernika-Bermeo, Bizkaia Image of Bermeo, not of the place itself. Between 1476 and 1602, Bermeo held the title of "Cabeza de Vizcaya" (Head of Vizcaya), and from the 15th century it was the region's leading inshore fishing port, with a significant whaling fleet. 1476-1602 Photo: Telle (CC BY-SA 3.0) What to see and do in Bermeo