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The Basque maritime past
Whaling, Basque maritime past Fontarrabie fishing village, fortified and singular with a past full of eddies! Walking tour of the old medieval town, its preserved architecture, its ramparts and its 16th century castle built by Charles Quint. Unobstructed view of the mouth of the Bidassoa, natural border between France and Spain. We will make you go through our small roads climbing the Jaizkibel the landscape will not fail to take your breath away. Direction Pasaia, a small fishing port wedged
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Overview
- ✓Whaling, Basque maritime past Fontarrabie fishing village, fortified and singular with a past full of eddies!
- ✓Walking tour of the old medieval town, its preserved architecture, its ramparts and its 16th century castle built by Charles Quint.
- ✓Unobstructed view of the mouth of the Bidassoa, natural border between France and Spain.
- ✓We will make you go through our small roads climbing the Jaizkibel the landscape will not fail to take your breath away.
- ✓Direction Pasaia, a small fishing port wedged between sea and mountains, village of the poet Victor Hugo, it is a haunting place that will not fail to seduce you.
Whaling, Basque maritime past Fontarrabie fishing village, fortified and singular with a past full of eddies! Walking tour of the old medieval town, its preserved architecture, its ramparts and its 16th century castle built by Charles Quint. Unobstructed view of the mouth of the Bidassoa, natural border between France and Spain. We will make you go through our small roads climbing the Jaizkibel the landscape will not fail to take your breath away. Direction Pasaia, a small fishing port wedged between sea and mountains, village of the poet Victor Hugo, it is a haunting place that will not fail to seduce you. Crossing the mouth with the maritime shuttle. Visit the famous shipyard Albaola rebuilding the San Juan: 16th century whaler found in the Canadian seabed. Why were our sailors going to Newfoundland? Life aboard, whaling, the construction of the boat will have no secrets for you!
Whaling, Basque maritime past Fontarrabie fishing village, fortified and singular with a past full of eddies! Walking tour of the old medieval town, its preserved architecture, its ramparts and its 16th century castle built by Charles Quint. Unobstructed view of the mouth of the Bidassoa, natural border between France and Spain. We will make you go through our small roads climbing the Jaizkibel the landscape will not fail to take your breath away. Direction Pasaia, a small fishing port wedged between sea and mountains, village of the poet Victor Hugo, it is a haunting place that will not fail to seduce you. Crossing the mouth with the maritime shuttle. Visit the famous shipyard Albaola rebuilding the San Juan: 16th century whaler found in the Canadian seabed. Why were our sailors going to Newfoundland? Life aboard, whaling, the construction of the boat will have no secrets for you!
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What’s Included
- ✓entrance to the museum and boat crossing
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Parking fees
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Snacks
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup OR meet at start point
2 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
We will be able to agree on the place of care when booking.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Book at least
- 12 hour(s) before
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Infant 0–4 · Child 5–9 · Adult 10–90
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
45 min
Guided tour of the old city
30 min
Discovery of the panorama and explanation on the history, the geology, the surrounding nature
2 h
Guided tour of the museum
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