Parador de Hondarribia - Castillo de Carlos V

Hondarribia is a sea village full of history. It shows the traveler two sides of it. One side is the sea village represented by the Marina neighborhood with a typical coastal physiognomy with the port and colorful houses, taverns full of pinchos and typical restaurants that lets you taste the delicacies of the Basque cuisine.

The other side is the city, the one that protects itself from the dangers of the sea using thick and high walls (partly destroyed in the 18th Century). The walls protect a small city that has nothing to do with the coastal part. Its squared layout, so typical of medieval times, transports us to past times where the narrow, cobbled streets, the greatness of some richly decorated buildings with coats of arms in their facades reveal the glory of past inhabitants.

It is an impressive building in the upper part of the old part of town, with beautiful views to the sea.

The exterior of this castle has no particular interest, except f for its greatness. But the interior is truly spectacular. It is worth going inside to have a drink in the cafeteria. It is one of the most frequented places to spend the wedding night.

In the middle of June they have an interesting medieval market. If you are in Hendaya, the fastest way is to take the boat in the port, which quickly takes you to Hodarribia. It is only a five minute from where the boat leaves you