Getaria, Coastal municipality in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain.
Getaria is a medieval settlement along the Gipuzkoa coast that slopes down toward a protected harbor, with narrow cobblestone streets connecting the lower port area to the San Salvador Gothic church above. The layout follows the natural hillside contours, creating distinct zones that divide the residential and harbor activities.
The settlement was founded between 1180 and 1194 by King Sancho VI of Navarre and received official jurisdiction confirmation from King Alfonso VIII of Castile in 1209. These royal grants transformed it into a significant medieval port and fishing center.
The Cristobal Balenciaga Museum displays the work of the renowned fashion designer within a palace where he spent his early years. Visitors can follow the evolution of his artistic vision through garments and personal objects on display.
Local vineyards producing Txakoli wine are accessible via marked paths, with several bodegas offering tastings and guided tours throughout the year. The harbor area is easily walkable and serves as a good starting point for exploring the village on foot.
Mount San Anton extends into the sea with a distinctive shape resembling a mouse and houses a lighthouse that once served to spot whales during fishing seasons. This unusual landmark is visible from throughout the village and becomes a focal point when viewing the harbor.
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Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga
297 m
San Anton
467 m
Church of San Salvador
21 m
Faro de Guetaria
698 m
Malkorbe hondartza
228 m
Santiago hondartza
3.6 km
Malkorbe
172 m
Bedua
4.2 km
Gaztetape
193 m
Alde Zaharra (Getaria)
83 m
Statue of Juan Sebastián Elcano, Getaria
93 m
Juan Sebastián Elcanoren jaiotetxea
89 m
Monumento Juan Sebastián Elcano
193 m
Statue of Juan Sebastián Elcano, Getaria (Ricardo Bellver)
164 m
Zuloaga's House-Museum
3.6 km
San Prudentzio
1.3 km
Town hall of Getaria
150 m
Getariako pilotalekua
173 m
Museo Cristobal Balenciaga
299 m
Palacio Indianokua
33 m
Kale Nagusia
92 m
Casa Torre de Ochoa Ibáñez de Olano
37 m
Torre Aldamar
146 m
Casa Nagusia 15 / Elkano 12
91 m
San Migel eliza
3.5 km
Aduana Zaharra, Getaria
64 m
Almiranteen kaleko etxeak
89 m
Cristobal Balentziagaren jaiotetxea
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