Hondarribia
TIME : 2016/2/22 14:08:49
Hondarribia
The attractive walled Basque town of Hondarribia (Fuenterrabia in Spanish) sits on the banks of the River Bidasoa on Spain’s Atlantic coast 20 km (12.5 miles) east of San Sebastian. Considered one of the prettiest Basque coastal towns, Hondarribia is almost on the Atlantic border with France and is backed by the austere peak of Mount Rhune.
This historic town is blessed with a lively marina; a sandy beach and a waterfront esplanade; a gaggle of wooden-balconied fishermen’s dwellings; and through an ancient stone archway, an ancient heart of labyrinthine cobbled lanes in Parte Vieja (Old Town), lined with stone palaces and traditional medieval townhouses.
Currently enjoying something of a moment in the sun for its explosion of gourmet restaurants, Hondarribia has a number of tasty pintxos bars along tree-lined San Pedro Kale, where these Spanish mini-kebabs can be enjoyed along with a glass of local cider. In fact you’ll find restaurants to suit every pocket, from downhome and casual through sleek wine bars to the Michelin-starred Alameda. Practical Info
Hondarribia’s tourist information office is located at Plaza de Armas 9. From July through mid-September, it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a two-hour closure for lunch. During the rest of the year, it is open Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the same two-hour lunch window, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
