My tip“30 minutes from San Sebastián; combine it with a small boat to the French town of Hendaye opposite.”
A walled border town at the mouth of the Bidasoa river, facing France, with the castle of Carlos V (today the Parador hotel), stone alleys and a fishermen's quarter with houses that have coloured wooden balconies.
What to see
The walled old town and the Santa María Gate · Castle of Carlos V (Parador) · Plaza de Armas · the “La Marina” quarter with its coloured houses · Mount Jaizkibel and its observatory · a boat to French Hendaye
How to get there
Lurraldebus bus from San Sebastián (≈45 min) — by car ≈25 min
Easy to reach
Bus E21 from San Sebastián, or a car with parking at the harbour. The popular quarter is flat and the walled town has a gentle climb. Boat to Hendaye from the harbour. Full services. Frequent rain.
Address
Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa