Getaria
Although Getaria is mainly about sun, sand and seafood, don't miss a visit to the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museoa. Local boy Cristóbal became a giant in the…
Must-see attractions in The Central Basque Coast
The Central Basque Coast
One of the most photographed features of the Basque coast, 10km to Bermeo's northwest, is the small, rocky isle of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Accessed from…
The Central Basque Coast
The world's first underwater winery, Crusoe Treasure, ages its vintages 20m below the surface on an artificial reef. Tastings of its whites and reds are…
The Central Basque Coast
Running from Zumaia west to Deba and Mutriku, this narrow coastal strip encompasses meadows, forests, caves and, most importantly, 13km of dramatic cliffs…
The Central Basque Coast
One of the great attractions of Lekeitio is the rocky island, known in Basque as Garraitz, sitting just offshore of the main beach (Playa Isuntza). When…
Getaria
This cobblestone village on the coast has much to recommend it, including excellent seafood restaurants, narrow atmospheric lanes sprinkled with shops and…
Getaria
With its unusual shape, sloping wooden floors, and nautical atmosphere, Getaria's striking 1397-built Gothic church is well worth a stop. Features worth…
The Central Basque Coast
Once a lookout for spotting whales off the coast, this small leafy park has recently been decorated with massive murals depicting the whale hunt. Artists…
The Central Basque Coast
This small museum displays some of the astonishing geological finds in the area, including fossils dating back 120 million years. It gives an eye-opening…
The Central Basque Coast
On a clifftop 1.8km north of the centre, the working Santa Catalina lighthouse has an adjacent interpretation centre that gives a lively overview of…
The Central Basque Coast
The Urdaibai estuary snakes north of Gernika to kiss the sea at Mundaka, covering around 220 sq km of constantly evolving water flows, mud banks, marshes…
The Central Basque Coast
A small museum tucked a few blocks from the river, Algorri gives an overview of the geological wonders at Zumaia's back door. Audiovisual displays chart…
The Central Basque Coast
This museum explores the development of photography and moving pictures. Start up on the 4th floor and work your way downstairs, taking in displays on…
Ermita de San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
The Central Basque Coast
A few kilometres beyond Bermeo, this historic chapel is perched high atop the islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, which is connected to the mainland by a…
Museo de Arte e Historia de Zarautz
The Central Basque Coast
Set in a 15th-century belltower – the oldest building in Zarautz – this small museum highlights a bit of the region's art and archaeology. Human skeletons…
Basílica de la Asunción de Santa María
The Central Basque Coast
Looming high over the old centre, this grand late-Gothic church, complete with flying buttresses topped with pinnacles, offers a vision of grandeur…
The Central Basque Coast
For a pleasant panoramic view over Lekeitio, take the short trail that leads up to the top of this 115m high peak. To get there head around the backside…
The Central Basque Coast
A short walk northeast of town takes you on a path out to this striking stone church, which dates from 1879 but looks much older. Although it's often…
The Central Basque Coast
Located just across the estuary, the lovely golden sands of Laida Beach make a fine setting for a fun day out. Where the water meets the shore, it's…
The Central Basque Coast
This replica of a whaling ship (not quite full size) gives a taste of what life was like for the 60 or so sailors aboard this triple-masted vessel of the…
Iglesia de Santa María la Real
The Central Basque Coast
Part of the Museo de Arte e Historia de Zarautz, this impressive Gothic church dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. Note the magnificent Baroque…
The Central Basque Coast
Small but absorbing, the Arrantzaleen Museoa has model ships, shipbuilding tools and implements such as harpoons that provide an overview of the history…
