5 Top plans 5 minutes from Donostia-San Sebastián

The region of Oarsoaldea, which is formed by Errenteria, Lezo, Oiartzun and Pasaia, still perfectly preserves its essence and invites you to let yourself be carried away by landscapes full of contrasts. Located just 5 minutes from Donostia - San Sebastian, between the sea and the mountains, and sheltered by the Aiako Harria Nature Park, and surrounded by the sea of the unique Bay of Pasaia, this region combines tradition and the avant-garde.

We suggest 5 TOP plans so that you can get to know this exceptional territory in depth.

1 –IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE SEAFARING TRADITION OF PASAIA BAY

Donostia-San Sebastián is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world and only 5 km away is one of the most charming towns on the Basque coast: 

PASAIA.

In this town, which surrounds the shores of a bay of calm waters and is sheltered by stunning cliffs, it is essential to visit the traditional Mater traditional tuna boat, a unique museum that offers a wide range of activities related to culture and the marine environment, and the Albaola Maritime Factory, where you can see the live construction of a replica of a 16th-century whaling ship.

Walking through the historic old towns of Pasai Donibane and Pasai San Pedro, in their unique narrow and cobbled streets, built between the mountain and the sea, with their peculiar bridge-houses and historic buildings, will undoubtedly take you on a journey back in time.

2 – LEZO: A JEWEL TO BE DISCOVERED

Next to the Bay of Pasaia and at the foot of Mount Jaizkibel stands a real jewel to be discovered: Lezo.

In its old town stands the Basilica of Santo Cristo, famous since ancient times for its beardless Christ. This Renaissance basilica is surrounded by small streets of emblazoned and attached square houses that make up a perfectly preserved and charming old town..

3 –ARDITURRI GREEN WAY, NATURE IN PURE STATE

One of the natural sites closest to the capital of Gipuzkoa and which offers an endless number of alternatives for enjoying nature in all its splendour is the Aiako Harria Nature Park.

From Donostia - San Sebastián begins a 17 km route that is fully adapted for pedestrians and cyclists, reaching Oiartzun through an urban cycle lane. From Oiartzun we can take the Arditurri Greenway, the old railway line used to transport the ore extracted from the Arditurri mines, in the heart of the Nature Park, to the port of Pasaia.

These mines, already exploited in Roman times, are now open to the public, where you can go deep into the depths of the mountain and explore its galleries. There are also two other unique museums along the way: Luberri - Geological Interpretation Centre and Soinuenea - Basque Popular Music Centre.

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4 –THE BEAUTY OF THE COAST OF GIPUZKOA FROM AN EXCEPTIONAL VIEWPOINT: THE FORT OF SAN MARCOS

The Fort of San Marko, crowning the summit of Mount Bizarain in Errenteria, is considered the best viewpoint on the entire coast of Gipuzkoa.

This 19th century Carlist building, allows us to walk from its deep secret passages to the top of its viewpoint.

You can also take advantage of the journey and visit the centre of Errenteria. Once known as " The Little Manchester" due to its great industrial tradition, it is home to a old town declared a Monumental Site, with medieval vestiges and where you can visit Jantziaren Zentroa, a museum that allows you to learn about the evolution of clothing over the centuries and discover the history of fashion and the way of dressing in the Basque Country.

5 – TASTE OUR GASTRONOMY WITH THE 5 SENSES

In Errenteria, Lezo, Oiartzun and Pasaia, as well as tasting, you can also experience our gastronomy by getting your hands dirty with the freshest ingredients from our land and sea, all possible thanks to the gastronomic experiences that can be enjoyed in this region: traditional cooking or canned fish workshops, a tasting visit to a duck product workshop or a complete experience where you can learn about the relationship between the sea and cider. With all of them you will be able to learn, touch, feel and taste our gastronomy.

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943 494 521
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