10TH
CENTURY CASTLE ON THE BIDASOA ESTUARY
Founded
by the Navarrese king Sancho Abarca in the 10th c., this Parador rises
up in a beautiful castle which maintains the structure of a medieval fortress
in a monumental, coastal setting. Its defensive appearance, with thick
walls, conceals an interior recovered with mastery.
The
immense, naked stone of the courtyard stands out, as do the beautiful views
of the French coast and the sea, which the guest can contemplate from the
splendid terrace or from some bedrooms. Beautiful nooks and crannies, spaces
adorned with arches, wrought iron and coffered ceilings envelop the traveller
in an atmosphere of indescribable beauty. Lances, cannons and armour make
up the interior decoration, offering an air of elegance in a most comfortable
atmosphere.
The Parador
does not have a restaurant, but there are many excellent places to eat
nearby. Remember to ask at the Parador. We will be happy to make a recommendation
...
- A
buffet breakfast is served to registered guests.
Hotel Facilities:
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Banquet
facilities
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Cocktail
bar
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Conference
facilities
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Currency
exchange
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Parking
facilities
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Safe deposit
box
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Room Facilities:
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Air conditioning
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Cable
/ Satellite TV
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Heating
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Mini bar
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Private
bathroom / Ensuite
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Telephone
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Activities:
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Boat trips
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Canoeing
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Diving
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Golf
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Horse
riding
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Mountain
bikes
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Paragliding
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Sailing
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Sea fishing
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Windsurfing
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4x4 Routes
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Visits
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Hondarribia:
Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y Manzano parish church, Gothic
15-16th c. Surrounding city walls. Puerta de Santa María, former
bastion. Calle Mayor and Plaza de Guipúzcoa, stately houses. La
Marina quarter, Guadalupe hermitage and fountain. San Telmo castle
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Bajo Bidasoa
(19 km), Irun, Hendaya, Jaizquíbel Mountain, Los Faisanes Island,
Abaddie Castle
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French
Basque country (15 km), Saint Jean de Luz, Biarritz, Bayonne
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Pasaia
Donibane (8 km)
San
Sebastián/Donostia (20 km)
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| How
to get there:
Dominating
the town from its highest point, the Parador rises up in the beautiful
Plaza de Armas next to the Nuestra Señora del Manzano church, in
the old quarter of one of the most stately towns of the Basque Country.
Hondarribia (formerly Fuenterrabía) is 18 km from San Sebastián
/Donostia either along the main N-1 or the A-8 motorway towards the French
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Typical festivals:
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Alarde
8 September, Hondarribia
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Semana
Grande from 14 August, San Sebastián/Donostia, 18 km.
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Film Festival
September, San Sebastián/Donostia, 18 km.
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Distances
to nearest paradors
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Argómaniz:
125 Km.
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Olite:
156 Km.
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Limpias:
167 Km.
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Calahorra:
170 Km.
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Sos del
Rey Católico: 173 Km.
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Santillana:
273 Km.
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Santillana
Gil Blas: 273 Km.
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Vielha:
300 Km.
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Artíes:
306 Km.
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Additional
Information:
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Distance
to airport: 1 km
Distance
to railway station: 3 km
Click
above to view map
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