Albaola Foundation
Eastern Basque Country
This terrific museum charts the history of Pasaia's whaling industry. At the centre of the story is the San Juan, a galleon that sunk off the coast of…
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Eastern Basque Country
Eastern Basque Country is best known for two key maritime settlements. Pasaia is a historic port with a charming cobblestone centre. Interest here is focused on the fascinating whaling museum and the many excellent seafood restaurants. Further east near the French border, Hondarribia has much to recommend with its walled casco histórico (historic centre), buzzing beach scene and fabulous eateries.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Casco Histórico
Hondarribia
Hondarribia's walled historic centre, much of which dates to the 15th and 16th centuries, is an atmospheric grid of graceful plazas, cobbled lanes, and…
Mater Museoa
Eastern Basque Country
Docked just south of San Pedro's ferry landing, this 33-metre-long former fishing vessel once plied the Cantabrian Sea and it now serves as a museum of…
Casa Museo Victor Hugo
Eastern Basque Country
French author Victor Hugo spent the summer of 1843 in Pasaia, lodging at this typical 17th-century waterfront house and working on his travelogue En…
Ermita de Guadalupe
Hondarribia
It's a hefty hike from Hondarribia – a 4km walk uphill – but the Ermita de Guadalupe is well worth the effort it takes to reach it (you can also drive)…
Hendaye
Hondarribia
Just across the river from Hondarribia lies the pretty French town of Hendaye, linked by a regular passenger ferry. Apart from nibbling on perfectly flaky…
Monte Jaizkibel
Hondarribia
Monte Jaizkibel is a giant slab of rock sitting at 547m that acts as a defensive wall, protecting the inland towns and fields from the angry, invading…
Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción
Hondarribia
Construction of the Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción began in the 15th century, but works weren't completed until the 18th. This has left it with…
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