At Zarauz begins the Cornisa Cantábrica (Cantabrian Corniche), a magnificent road running close to the rocky coast. The fishing port of Guetaria is picturesquely situated on a promontory, its harbor sheltered by the fortified island of San Antonio, which is connected with the mainland by a causeway.
Below the 13th century Gothic church of San Salvador lies the harbor, with attractive fish restaurants.
From the lighthouse at the tip of the promontory there are fine views. In the town's main street stands a tall monument (1922) to the navigator Juan Sebastián Elcano (1487-1526), a native of Guetaria, who ended his circumnavigation of the globe in his home town.
At the entrance to the town is the Villa Zuloaga, built by the painter Ignacio Zuloaga (1870-1945) on the ruins of the 12th century monastery of Santiago Echea. His house is now a museum, which displays the artist's collection, including works by El Greco, Zurbarán and Goya.
Address: Zuloaga Museum, Casa Santiago Zumaya Carretera de San Sebastian, E-20750 Zumaia, Spain
Hours:
April 1 to September 15: 4pm-8pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
The coast road continues from Guetaria to the resort of Zumaya, at the foot of Monte Santa Clara. The Gothic church of San Pedro has a retablo by the Basque artist Juan de Anchieta.
Address: Zumaia Tourist Office, Plaza Zuloaga, E-20750 Zumaia, Spain
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