STAGE 3: ONDARROA
Ondarroa is located at the mouth of the River Artibai, in very rugged terrain. It is the most eastern point of the Bizkaia coast and this stretch of coastline is comprised of steep cliffs such as the remarkable Peña del Fraile (Friar’s Crag).
Outstanding features of this attractive coastal village include Likona Tower, in the old part of the town. Dating from the 15th century, this classic borderland construction is one of the oldest of its kind in Euskadi. Nearby we can find Andra Mari Church, a Gothic construction from 1462, its masonry wrought from limestone and sandstone, and remarkable in terms of the variety of window types, the finishing of its buttresses and the rose window in its facade.
The original Town Hall is another interesting building with a Tuscan facade which makes it stand out from the town’s other buildings.
Information obtained from the official tourism website of Euskadi.
TOURISM IN ONDARROA, BIZKAIA, THE BASQUE COUNTRY
Cultural tourism:
- Cofradía Vieja (Ancient Brotherhood) and Zubi Zaharra (old bridge)
- Santa Maria church
- PDF, Ondarroa Town Council leaflet (in Spanish)
Gastronomy:
- Other restaurants in Ondarroa: http://www.ondarroa.eus
Other places of interest to visit in the area:
OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
Local festivals calendar:
- “Andramaxak”: Andra Mari Fiestas of the town’s patron saint, from the 14th to the 17th August. The fiestas kick off with a procession of the popular folkloric character Leokadi. On the final day, known as the “Sailors’ Day”, the townsfolk dress up in traditional fisherman’s clothing.
- “Antxoa Egune” (Anchovy Day) in May
- “Zapato Azule” (Blue Saturday), the last weekend in June.
Hiking in Ondarroa:
Addresses of interest:
- Basque Country official tourism website
- Ondarroa Tourist Office
Erribera 9, (Kofradia Zaharra )
48700 Ondarroa (Bizkaia)
Tel.: +0034 946 83 19 51
E-mail: turismobulegoa@ondarroa.eus
