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nomad7890 Says: This is a small church situated in the "marina" neighborhood with a quiet, beautiful environment. Aside from the interesting building what drew my attention as I walked by this church on a rainy early December morning were the beautiful voices that came from inside. Please...
Walk around the coast and up Mount Jazkibel
nomad7890 Says: Mount Jazkibel and the church of Guadalupe offer a good hiking opportunity. Check the street signs or request a map at your hotel to get up to Mount Jazkibel. The following website (Spanish only) highlights the excursion. 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
nomad7890 Says: Hondarribia is a fishing town. It's fisherman's village is very colorful and interesting and the place where you can get some outstanding food.
nomad7890 Says: This is a truly beautiful old town - the following brochure does an excellent job in covering all areas:http://www.hondarribia.org/dokumentuak/menu/20094213715_2_HIRI%20HARRESITUA%20Ingelesez2009.pdf
i suggest everybody this place
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cantabric sea corner with france
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Solbes: Another great picnic or snack option
nomad7890 Says: Solbes is an excellent grocery chain in the area which carries a wide variety of exquisite foods including hams, cheeses, wines, fruit, just about anything you need to make a wonderful meal. I have purchased many items here - in the summer they sell queso de tetilla which...
nomad7890 Says: The photo is misleading because it shows the Christmas display but this place has a large selection of hams, cheeses, and many items you can take on a picnic. The clerk was extremely cordial and helpful in making the selections. The bread needs to be purchased down the...
nomad7890 Says: I started with a Txakoli - a typical wine from this area. Excellent, refreshing, highly recommended as a starter.Next I had a mushroom egg scramble as a first dish - cooked to perfection, the mushrooms were delicious!The main course was a with salsa verde (green sauce) - and...
Walking is best way to see Hondarribia
nomad7890 Says: Hondarribia is perfectly walkable - in fact you will want to be on foot to explore every corner of this beautiful place. The longer hike would be to Mount Jezikebel to visit the church of Guadalupe, but the old town and fisherman's area are easy to reach. Do need a taxi to...
nomad7890 Says: If visiting San Sebastian you can reach Hondarribia by bus. Buses depart every 30 minutes, and it takes about the same time (30 minutes) to reach Hondarribia from San Sebastian.
Train to Irun - taxi to Hondarribia
nomad7890 Says: If coming by train Hondarribia can be reached by either Renfe or Euskorail. From the trains station is about 4 - 5 kilometers (3 miles) to Hondarribia.
Hondarribia is the Basque name
timtregenza Says: Hondarribia is the Basque name for Fuenterrabia. In the area, it is better to use the former.
DPando Says: really charm
DPando Says: I can admit that Euskal People are so honest, kind, extrovert, friendly and excellent. And I dont believe that you can find troubles there..There are a lot of prejudice against Euskal people due to ETA's Terrorism... but although is a fact their existence .. i must support...
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Q: Hi everybody! Does anybody have experience of a nice accomodation in Fuenterrabía? Thanks! Sergio
A: not there, I have stopped in Irun. nearby, basque in the area is call Hondarribia and Irun is Irun.Ibis in...
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Hondarribia - touching the Bidasoa and the sea
Hondarribia is a small fishing town between San Sebastian-Donostia and the Bidasoa river by the French border with a definite Basque personality. It is smaller and less touristy than San...
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Hondarribia in Basque, Fuenterrabía in Spanish, Fontarrabie in French ... Three different names for this small Basque town. MORE TO FOLLOW ...
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