Hernani

The town extends along the Urumea river banks, located 9 kilometers from San Sebastian at an elevation of 44 meters above sea level.

The establishment of Hernani occurred in 1380, strategically positioned as part of a network of towns connecting inland routes to coastal areas.

Traditional Basque festivals take place between June 23 and 27, featuring local dances such as the azeri dantza during celebrations of John the Baptist.

The cider season attracts numerous visitors to the local sagardotegiak establishments from January through May, offering regional gastronomy experiences.

The Chillida Leku museum displays works by Eduardo Chillida within the municipality, presenting contemporary Basque sculptural artworks.

Location: Beterri-Buruntza

Inception: 1380

Capital city: Hernani

Elevation above the sea: 44 m

Part of: Intermunicipalité des eaux du réservoir du fleuve Añarbe, Mancomunitat Municipal de San Marcos, UEMA - Udalerri Euskaldunen Mankumunitatea

Shares border with: Donostia-San Sebastián, Astigarraga, Errenteria, Arano, Elduain, Urnieta, Lasarte-Oria

Website: http://hernani.eus

GPS coordinates: 43.26617,-1.97492

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09