Hondarribia, Spain

Hondarribia

A colourful Basque fishing quarter below a walled old town.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Hondarribia

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the walled old town and its colourful balconies around the Plaza de Armas.
  2. AfternoonTake the little ferry across the bay to Hendaye in France and back.
  3. EveningHave pintxos in the fishermen's quarter, La Marina, with its painted houses.

Day 2

Hike up the Jaizkibel mountain or visit San Sebastián, 30 minutes away.

What to eat

Pintxos and grilled fish with a glass of txakoli.

Local tips

Make the most of Hondarribia

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays and spring are calm.

Best photo spot

The colourful balconied houses of the Marina fishermen's quarter, and the Calle Mayor in the walled old town.

Getting there

Buses run from San Sebastián, about 30 minutes. The airport is right next to the town.

Don't miss nearby

Hendaye in France, reached by a small ferry across the bay, and the Jaizkibel coastal mountain.

Good to know

The walled old town has a 10th-century castle on its main square. The pintxos bars in the Marina are a local favourite.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Hondarribia

Getting there

  • San Sebastián Airport (EAS)1 km away
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO)90 km away
  • San Sebastián16 km away
  • Pamplona65 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forCoast, Food, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Hondarribia: good to know

Is Hondarribia worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast, food and historic old towns. A colourful Basque fishing quarter below a walled old town.

How many days do you need in Hondarribia?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Hondarribia?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays and spring are calm.

How do you get to Hondarribia?

The nearest airport is San Sebastián Airport (EAS), about 1 km away. Buses run from San Sebastián, about 30 minutes. The airport is right next to the town.

What is there to see near Hondarribia?

Nearby hidden places include San Sebastián (16 km), Pamplona (63 km) and Bilbao (93 km).

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