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Gipuzkoa's Essential Treasures

Gipuzkoa’s landscape spans the urban elegance of San Sebastián and the dramatic geological formations of the Basque coast. This collection features the crescent-shaped La Concha Bay and Eduardo Chillida’s iconic iron sculptures at Peine del Viento. Beyond the capital, the Flysch cliffs in Zumaia reveal millions of years of geological history, while the UNESCO-listed Ekain cave preserves prehistoric rock art. Architectural landmarks include the neo-Gothic San Sebastián Cathedral and the modern Kursaal Congress Centre, alongside the historic walled town of Hondarribia.

Gipuzkoa's Essential Treasures — Map

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La Concha Beach

The Beach of La Concha is a crescent shaped urban seaboard of the city of San Sebastián located at the Bay of La Concha in the Basque…

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Peine del Viento

The Comb of the Wind is a collection of three sculptures by Eduardo Chillida arranged as an architectural work by the Basque architect Luis…

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San Sebastián Cathedral

Majestic neo-Gothic cathedral embellished with Filippino shells and beautiful stained-glass windows. Landmark of the city.

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Urgull Hill

Urgull is a hill by the ocean within the Basque city of San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain.

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San Telmo Museum

San Telmo Museoa is a museum of the Basque society located in Donostia-San Sebastián, addressing old and contemporary Basque culture, arts…

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Miramar Royal Palace

This picturesque palace has been used as a summer palace by the Royal family until 1930s. Worth stopping by if you're in the area.

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Ondarreta

Located at the western end of La Concha Bay, this urban beach sits between the Miramar Palace and the Peine del Viento sculptures. It is known for its wide sandy shoreline and manicured gardens.

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Kursaal Congress Centre

The Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium is a complex comprising several spaces: a great auditorium, many-use halls and exhibition halls.

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Flysch

Located along the Zumaia coastline, these dramatic sedimentary rock formations reveal over 60 million years of geological history. The layered cliffs are part of the Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark.

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Itzurun hondartza

Enclosed by the vertical Flysch cliffs of Zumaia, this beach is characterized by its dark sand and high mineral content. It served as a filming location for Dragonstone in the Game of Thrones series.

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Hondarribia

A medieval walled town on the Bidasoa River border with France. It features well-preserved fortifications, the 10th-century Castle of Charles V, and the colorful fisherman’s quarter known as La Marina.

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Ekain

A UNESCO World Heritage site containing exceptional Paleolithic cave paintings, most notably a gallery of horses. Visitors tour Ekainberri, a precise replica located in Zestoa to protect the original site.

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Chillida-Leku Museum

Outstanding museum and a sculpture garden with the contemporary Basque art. Since 2011 opens only at certain dates, so check in advance.

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