Mundaka, Coastal municipality in Biscay, Basque Country, Spain
Description
Mundaka sits at the Oka River's mouth with traditional Basque houses facing the water and narrow lanes threading through the historic town center. The harbor area with its boats, fish markets, and beaches makes up a large part of the settlement.
History
The settlement began as a fishing village and became an important port during the Middle Ages for the Basque coast. Growth accelerated in the 19th century after rail and road connections opened the region to wider trade.
Culture
Fishing shapes daily life here, and local restaurants serve the day's catch from the boats nearby. This connection to the sea is visible everywhere in the nets, vessels, and conversations among residents.
Practical
The town is accessible by train from Bilbao or by car via the N-631 road, with regular services throughout the day. Most visitors park near the center and explore on foot, especially to reach the beach and old town areas.
Did you know?
The Santa Catalina Hermitage stands on a peninsula where it once provided shelter for vessels entering the bay. Today it serves as a landmark visible from far out over the water and draws many hikers to its location.
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Hermitage of Saint Catherine, Mundaka
367 m
Torre de Ercilla
2.3 km
Church of Santa María, Bermeo
2.4 km
Casino
2.4 km
Puerto Deportivo de Bermeo
1.9 km
Church of Santa María, Mundaka
119 m
Casa Kikumbera
2 km
Town hall of Bermeo
2.5 km
Toña
1.5 km
Laidatxu
300 m
Conservas Ormaza
2.6 km
Museo de los Pescadores
2.4 km
Katillotxu
1.9 km
Cloister of San Francisco, Bermeo
2.5 km
Iglesia de Santa María
2.4 km
Town hall of Sukarrieta
1.4 km
Casa Benanzio Nardiz 18
2.3 kmCasa Jon Nardiz 40
2.6 kmCasa Gaztelu Enparantza 1
2.2 kmCasa Ertzilla 10
2.4 km
Town hall of Mundaka
33 mCasa Lopez Diaz De Haro 15
2.3 kmCasa Modernista (Bermeo)
2.3 km
Museo del Pescador
2.4 kmCasa Eskinarruaga 8
2.5 kmCasa Bidebarrieta 9
2.4 kmCasa Aldatzeta 12
2.5 kmFuente Del Ayuntamiento
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