The 10 Best Things to Do in Hondarribia, Spain

October 3, 2017 Misti Hsu

Hondarribia (Basque: Hondarribia; Spanish: Fuenterrabía; French: Fontarrabie) is a town situated on the west shore of Bidasoa river's mouth, in Gipuzkoa, in Basque Country, Spain.
Restaurants in Hondarribia

1. Historic Center of Hondarribia

Centro Historico, Hondarribia, Spain +34 630 46 29 48
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4.5 based on 642 reviews

Historic Center of Hondarribia

Reviewed By Craig M - Bermuda

Hondarribia is known for the high quality of its Basque gastronomy. But we weren’t there for the food. We wanted to visit the walled old town. Archeaologists have concluded that people have been living in the vicinity of the old town for 5,000 years. The old town includes a 10th century castle and the medieval wall that surrounds the town dates to the 15th century. When you walk through one of the gates in the wall, you really get the feeling that you’ve stepped back in time. The cobbled streets, the narrow lanes and the tall houses with carved wooden balconies all hark back to a bygone era. The atmosphere is helped by the fact that there are very few vehicles inside the walls. And no tourist shops!
We entered the old town by crossing a high bridge, through an old gate in the wall. An impressive introduction!
Some of the lanes in the old town are so narrow, that I don’t imagine that they get any sunlight during the day. It’s a lovely place to visit.

2. Hendaye Beach

Boulevard de la Mer, 64700 Hendaye, France +33 5 59 20 00 34
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4.5 based on 1 reviews

Hendaye Beach

Clearly marked swimming areas, water quality, waste management… you will know it all ! With water that reaches 23ºC in the height of summer, it is a privileged spot for families who seek plenty of space and safety. It is also a good choice for novice and seasoned surfers in search of sensations. The beach attendants propose facilities such as tent and deckchair hire and beach clubs for children. The beach of Hendaye offers bathing water quality A for several years.

Reviewed By Robert D

Staying in Hondarribia, visited for the day.
Amazing beach which goes on for miles. Flat, open, tons of rooms, shallow, warm and inviting.

You can find you own little space, not to be crowded, great people watching and excellent sailing in the distance!
Quite enjoyed it!!

3. Paramoteur 64

Chemin des Cretes, 64122 Urrugne, France
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5 based on 120 reviews

Paramoteur 64

Reviewed By Francois L - Bordeaux, France

My wife and I each got to fly on Olivier's paraglider. He was very professional, patient with our questions and instructive. He put us both at ease and in confidence. His flying was smooth yet sharp. We highly recommend his coastline tour. The view was breath-taking. Merci beaucoup!

4. Ermita de San Marcial

Barrio Behobia, 26, Monte San Marcial, 20305 Irun, Spain +34 943 64 54 58
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4 based on 57 reviews

Ermita de San Marcial

Reviewed By AntoniaTrip - Bristol, United Kingdom

Lovely to walk around the village and into this historic church.You can also walk up into the Mountains from here, which are wonderful.

5. Calle San Pedro

Calle Mayor, Hondarribia, Spain +34 630 46 29 48
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Calle San Pedro

Reviewed By claudeCanada - Canada

We found that beautiful street by accident. We arrived in Hondarribia late afternoon and decided to go for a walk to kill time before dinner. We were blown away by this lively and lovely street. It's lined with beautiful trees and with charming basque houses on each side. The street is teeming with restaurants and pintxos bar. We were surprised that Hondarribia and it's charming calle San Pedro is not more known to tourists. We spent 3 nights in Hondarribia and used it as a base to explore the French and Spanish basques villages nearby. We wished we'd stayed longer to explore this town.

6. Chateau d'Abbadie

Route de la Corniche, 64700 Hendaye, France +33 5 59 20 04 51
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4.5 based on 680 reviews

Chateau d'Abbadie

Reviewed By Steve W - Reading, England, United Kingdom

Went to visit and look around the grounds. The grounds that you are allowed in are very small. Didn't visit inside....perhaps we should have done!Dear Steve, Abbadia offers wonderful decors inside. So sorry you didn't see it. Next time I hope ! J.S. Halty Manager

7. Oiasso Roman Museum

Eskoleta, 1, 20302 Irun, Spain +34 943 63 93 53
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4 based on 40 reviews

Oiasso Roman Museum

Oiasso it's an archaeological museum, located in Irun (Gipuzkoa), which shows the most important remains of the Oiasso archaeological site, its port, baths and mining works.

Reviewed By Moonbiter - Lyon, France

It was nice and instructive. If you have visited other Roman museums you are not going to learn much. The exhibition is in Spanish, Basque and French. No English.

8. Plaza de Armas

Plaza de Armas, 20280 Hondarribia, Spain +34 630 46 29 48
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Plaza de Armas

Reviewed By Helmut F - Hendaye, France

This place is on the highest part of the old town, surrounded by a few traditional houses and by the Parador, an ancient castle turned into hotel (of the Parador group). The place offers great views of the ocean and the beach of Hendaia.

Port de Plaisance, 64700 Hendaye, France +33 6 07 02 55 09
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4.5 based on 278 reviews

Navette Martime Hendaye - Hondarribia

Reviewed By DrJanetHall - Melbourne, Australia

It is so easy to ride the Navette from the port at Hondorribia to be in Hendaye very quickly. The only downside is that there is a 2 km walk to get to the facilities of the Hendaye town. The boat staff are very courteous and efficient.

10. Le Parc Aventure Oihana

Chemin des Cretes | Route de la Glaciere a Urrugne, Urrugne, France +33 6 03 40 52 31
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Le Parc Aventure Oihana

The new park is the XXL version Oihana forest Basque. They are now 106 shops spread over three courses (kid, adult and superkid) and 7 levels between 40 cm and 21 m high, over 4 hectares.Park Oihana offers courses for all and safely.Discover an adventure playground, sensations and emotions at the heart of the Basque Coast.Beginning this summer, the park Oihana to discover a new, unique on the Basque coast: the slackline, webbing stretched between two trees which allows to test balance and agility, like a tightrope walker ...Branches for addicts, there is always the giant zip lines, the "mega Tarzan leap," the tyrococo the "base jump" from the top of its 15 meters!New: discover the park with our other night on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August from 21h

Reviewed By Svenskamerikanen - Taby, Sweden

We were here with kids between 4 and 13 years old. Everyone had a great time - the small kids did the kid course and the big kids (10-13 years old) and most of the parents did the main course - which was great. Great...MoreHello, Thank you so much for your great comments on our adventure park in basque country. We will be happy to see you soon during your future visit in France. Best regards, Our management team

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