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From our location on the southern slope of Igeldo, we would like to make you some suggestions to explore and enjoy our surroundings:
WALKS
• The rural atmosphere of Igeldo, among others, the walks of Arritxulo, Marabieta and Pilotegi.
• A walk down to the sea to reach Agiti beach.
• The Mount Igeldo Amusement Park with extraordinary views over the bay of San Sebastian-Donostia.
• The Wind Comb, by Chillida.
• The three beaches of Donostia: Kontxa , Ondarreta and Gros.
• The Old Quarter with a great selection of bars, restaurants and "pintxos".
• The Port, Paseo Nuevo (New Promenade), The Aquarium, Urgull mountain, San Telmo and Naval Museums.
• The Miramon Science Museum in Miramon Park.
EVENTS
• January 19/20, San Sebastian´s Feast Day with its famous Tamborradas.
• July, Jazzaldia, International Jazz Festival.
• July/August Music Fortnight.
• September, International Film Festival.
• December 21, St. Thomas´ Feast Day.
PLACES OF INTEREST
• Chillida-Leku Museum in Zabalaga Farmhouse, Hernani.
• Sagardo Etxea, Cider Museum, in Astigarraga.
• Pasai San Pedro , Pasai Donibane, Lezo , Oiartzun ( Arditurri).
• Irun (Oiasso Roman Museum) Hondarribia.
• Hendaia, San Juan de Luz, Biarritz...
THE SEA
• The coast between Deba and Zumaia with its spectacular flysch, recently declared a Protected Biotope due to its high geological value.
• Orio , Zarautz, Getaria , Zumaia, Itziar , Deba , Motriku.
• Zestoa: Ekainberri, the replica of The Ekain Cave, showing exceptional Magdalenian paintings.
THE GREEN ROUTE, inland Gipuzkoa
• Tolosa , Ordizia , Beasain ,Idiazabal , Segura ,Zegama , Zerain Ormaiztegi (Zumalakarregi Museum).
• National Parks: Aitzgorri, Aralar, Aiako Harria, Pagoeta.
• Potected Biotopes: Leitzaran, Iñurritza, the Coastal Erosion area.
• Txingudi Marshes Ecological Park.
• Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.
THE CITIES
• Bilbao, the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, Gernika.
• Vitoria and the Rioja Alavesa.
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