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Hondarribia

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About Hondarribia

Hondarribia works well as a base: 15 minutes from Urrugne, 6km from Corniche Basque.

Hondarribia is a town located in Spain. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hondarribia sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hondarribia to your route.

About Hondarribia

Hondarribia (Basque: Hondarribia; Spanish: Fuenterrabía; French: Fontarrabie) is a Spanish town situated on the west shore of the Bidasoa river's estuary, in Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Autonomous Community. The border town is situated on a little promontory facing Hendaye (France) over the Txingudi bay. A service boat

Read more makes the trip between the two. The town has an ancient old quarter with walls and a castle. In addition, Hondarribia features a beach across the Bidasoa from the touristy housing estate Sokoburu in Hendaye, alongside a mountain called Jaizkibel providing a hilly backdrop to the town. A road leads northeast from the beach area to Cape Higuer, located in this municipality. The town harbours the San Sebastian Airport, which serves domestic flights. The population as of 2005 is 15,700 inhabitants.

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What are the best things to do in Hondarribia?

Hondarribia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Hondarribia located?

Hondarribia is located in Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.3686 latitude, -1.7962 longitude.

What is the population of Hondarribia?

Hondarribia has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Timezone
Coordinates
43.3686, -1.7962

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Hondarribia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Corniche Basque

The wild clifftop D912 between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye, running above tilted flysch rock strata with open views across the Bay of Biscay to the Spanish coast.

6 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

La Rhune

A 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.

15 km · about 25 min drive

beach

La Concha Beach, San Sebastian

A perfect crescent of golden sand framed by green hills, widely regarded as one of the finest city beaches in Europe.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Peine del Viento

Eduardo Chillida's iron sculptures bolted into the rocks where waves explode through blowholes mark the wild western end of San Sebastian's bay.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Monte Igueldo

A vintage funicular hauls you to a hilltop viewpoint and amusement park with the postcard panorama over San Sebastian's Concha bay.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Wheels & Waves

The annual Biarritz festival celebrating motorcycle culture, surfing, and custom builds that has become a global pilgrimage for riders.

23 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Biarritz Grande Plage

A glamorous Atlantic surf beach below Belle Époque hotels, the cradle of European surfing.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Getaria

A salty fishing village clinging to a mouse-shaped headland, birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano and famed for txakoli wine and grilled turbot.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Hondarribia

  • Right hereCorniche BasqueThe wild clifftop D912 between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye, running above tilted flysch rock strata with open views across the Bay of Biscay to the Spanish coast.
  • Right hereLa RhuneA 905 m Basque summit on the Spanish border, climbed by a wooden cog train for sweeping coast-to-Pyrenees views.
  • 19 kmMonte IgueldoA vintage funicular hauls you to a hilltop viewpoint and amusement park with the postcard panorama over San Sebastian's Concha bay.
  • 55 kmPuerto de IbañetaThe Roncevaux Pass of legend, where Roland fell in 778: a 1,057 m Pyrenean crossing above Roncesvalles on the classic Camino Francés route into Spain.
  • 77 kmPuente la ReinaAn elegant Romanesque pilgrim bridge arching over the Arga, where the two main Camino routes merge into one path to Santiago.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hondarribia.

Hendaye

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 14,415

Irun

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km awayPop. 61,983

Urrugne

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 7,580

Lezo

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 5,867

Ciboure

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 6,814

Errenteria

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km awayPop. 38,767

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 14,514

Pasaia

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 15,990

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