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Basque Country Travel, HondarribiaA Picturesque Town to Visit on the Coast of Northern Spain© Rod Quin
Hondarribia offers historic buildings, beautiful scenery, beachside activities, a relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to sample Basque cuisine, and it's easy to get to.
Located on the north coast of Spain close to the French border, Hondarribia is a scenic, historic town suitable for day trips or excursions from San Sebastian or the south of France. It also rewards longer stays and makes an excellent base for exploring Pays Vasco, the Basque country. Called Fuenterrabia in Castilian, Hondarribia, with a population of 16,000, is one of the few towns in Pays Vasco where Basque is still the dominant language. There are two parts to Hondarribia. On a hill overlooking the harbour is the historic old town with its fortifications, medieval buildings with wrought iron balconies, cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways and imposing squares. Below the old town is La Marina, originally the fishermen’s quarter, dominated by picturesque three storey wooden houses painted in bright colours with balconies and window boxes overflowing with flowers. Things to do in Hondarribia
Eating in HondarribiaA visit to Hondaribbia provides the opportunity to sample Basque cooking, especially its seafood. Particular favourites include:
Getting to Hondarribia
Accommodation in HondarribiaHondaribbia offers a range of accommodation to suit most budgets, including a beautiful parador overlooking the town in what was once a 10th century fortress.
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