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101 THINGS TO DO
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Irun is the ideal place to make all
different kinds of arrangements in order
to make your stay an unforgettable one.
Situated 20 minutes away from San
Sebastián and Biarritz, 30 minutes
from Bayonne and an hour away from
Bilbao and Pamplona.
You will be surprised by its unique
history, wide variety of shops, delicious
gastronomy, as well as its nature and
expanse cultural background.
Ondarroa
Deba-Zumaia
Natural Park
Aizkorri-Aratz
Natural Park
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Ekain Caves
Deba
40m
Pagoeta
Natural Park
Zumaia
30m
Getaria
30m
Zarautz
30m
San Sebastián
20m
Urbasa y Andía
Natural Park
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Aralar Natural Park
Other natural treasures can be found
close by such as Aiako Harria, the
valleys of Leizaran and Baztán, el
Señorío de Bertiz, Aralar mountain
range, mount Larrun with its funicular
railway, the caves of Zugarramurdi, Sara
and Urdax, Saint-Pée lake, the various
beaches along the coast and also the
picturesque towns of Hondarribia, Sara,
Ainhoa and Lesaka.
Landarbaso Caves
Añarbe Mountain Lake
Hondarribia
Aiako Harria
Natural Park
Endara Mountain Lake
Leurtza Mountain Lake
Señorío de Bértiz
Natural Park
This can all be done by foot, bike, bus,
train or boat and even by canoe or
horseback. A hundred and one things to
do either alone or with friends and family.
Pamplona
Bidasoa Green Route
Hendaya
IRUN
Bidasoa River
1h
Mount Larrun
San Juan de Luz
15m
Biarritz
20m
Anglet
Zugarramurdi Caves
40m Elizondo
Urdax Caves
Mount Alduide
20m
Sara Caves
Bayona
25m
Las Landas Beaches
Saint-Pee-Sur-Nivelle Lake
2h20 Burdeos
Irun
The leading player in the heart of Irun is city-centre shopping, in an unrivalled and vibrant setting where the individuality of local shopkeepers rubs shoulders with the surrounding shopping centres.
More than 1,200 shops, seven shopping malls and two markets for fresh produce make up this well-known shopping city. The streets and squares here house a wide-reaching and all-encompassing
range of items for sale, and everything is of highest Irun quality. This is a lively place to shop, and visitor-friendly, with attractive, accessible and multifunctional places to visit.
Irun is a reference point in the Bidasoa area to spend an enjoyable day shopping and trying out the high quality cuisine.
CUISINE
Traditional and avant-garde cookery come
together in Irun, for you to try out the city’s
delicious and varied dishes. Enjoy the
appetising items on Irun’s menus, from the
kitchens of recognised professionals in the
sector, discover their creations from our New
Basque Cuisine; or make a visit to the popular
cider houses, where chops, cod omelette and
the unique atmosphere will make you want to
come back again; or simply follow the trail of
the pintxos on offer in the bars, as artistic as
they are tempting...
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HISTORIC CENTRES AND EXHIBITIONS
The Oiasso Roman Museum, with its
permanent exhibition, is the reference point for
exhibits and information on the Roman era in
the Bay of Biscay. This archaeological museum
houses a collection of remains from the Roman
era found in Irun, the city is referred to as
Oiasso in Roman sources. This visit is a must,
to get to know the archaeological heritage of
the area. The Green Train gives you a ride
through the Oiasso Roman City, with a visit to
the necropolis at the Santa Elena Sanctuary
and taking you past the Irugurutzeta Lime Kilns
sitting at the foot of the Aiako Harria Natural
Park.
can admire the beauty and colour of 7,000
real specimens of butterflies from all over the
world. The visit is rounded off with viewing of a
documentary about the biological life cycle of
the butterfly (by appointment).
www.irun.org/oiasso
THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO, ON IT WAY
THROUGH IRUN
Since the time in the 11th Century when King
Sancho the Great of Navarre made Irun part of
the route to Santiago de Compostela, this city
has established itself as a not-to-be-missed
point on the Camino, serving as a link between
France and Spain.
There are various options available if you want
to try the Camino experience (Camino del
Norte – the Northern Camino and Camino del
Interior – the Inland Camino) for a few hours,
or if you want to carry on along your journey
towards the city of Santiago: Ramal de Santiago
(camino de Santiago Branch Road and Camino
Real (Royal Route).
CYCLING TOURS
The Menchu Gal Exhibition Hall is a permanent
exhibition area to display the artistic career of
the Irun artist, from the early 1930s until the
1990s. It holds some of the best-known works
of the artist, hanging alongside temporary
exhibitions of other artists such as, for example,
Jorge Oteiza, Eduardo Chillida and Néstor
Basterretxea.
The European EuroVelo 1 network which runs
along the border of Gipuzkoa, Navarre and the
French Basque Country, boasts the Euroziklo
Visitor’s Centre, in an old customs building
on the international Santiago bridge between
Irun and Hendaye. The 80km of the Euroziklo
route offer lovers of cycling holidays the very
best of the Basque Country, on both sides of
the river Bidasoa: coastal villages, wild coves,
scenic areas, beaches, heritage, the Basque
mountains and the Bertiz Natural park: a whole
world waiting to be discovered!
In the butterflies of the world exhibition, visitors
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SCENIC AREAS AND PARKS
The Plaiaundi-Jaizubia Ecological Park is one
of the best marshes in Europe to observe some
of the more than 312 species of bird which
have been spotted in the area, about 60%
of the total number of birds to be seen in the
Iberian Peninsula. The abundance of birdlife in
the wetland is due to that fact that this area is
located on one of the main migratory routes for
birds on the continent, meaning that numerous
species make a stopover in the park’s lagoons.
is the eye-catching hawfinch; this is the only
area in the entire Basque Country where it is to
be found.
Aiako Harria Natural Park Information Point
Lapurrituri. Alto de Erlaitz.
From Easter until late September
Saturday and Sunday, 10.00 – 14.00
TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE:
Plaza Luis Mariano. 20302. IRUN
Aiako Harria Natural Park.
The imposing solid mass of what are known as
the Aia Peaks (Peñas de Aia in Spanish) rise
between the rivers Urumea and Bidasoa. To
their unique beauty, marked by their characteristic silhouette, is to be added their great
geological interest, since this is the only granite
massif to be found in the Basque Country and
it is the oldest material in this territory.
Also within this natural area is the area
corresponding to the Urdaburu-Añarbe range,
with its impressive oak and beech woods, the
fascinating Landarbaso Caves, and the sheet of
crystal-clear water at the Añarbe reservoir.
Even so, the Aiako Harria’s main claim to fame
is its fauna. Atlantic salmon still swim in the
Endara stream, having also been reintroduced
from the River Urumea, and the Pyrenean
desman, and the European mink are to be
found as well. In the grazing land surrounding
the upper reaches of the Endara, harriers are
to be found, and the rocky outcrops provide
shelter for crag martins, alpine accentors and
rufous-tailed rock thrushes.
The Urdaburu forest is home to European
wildcats and roe deer, both of which species
have come from the nearby mountains of
Navarre. As well as other typical birds, there
From July to 15th September
Monday to sunday, 10.00-13.30 and 15.30 to 20.00
Rest of the year
Tuesday to saturday 10.30-13.30 and 15.30 to 19.00
Sundays 10.00-14.00
Telephone: (+34) 943 02 07 32
Fax: (+34) 943 02 036 53
[email protected]
www.irun.org/turismo
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