The Top 8 Castles in Gipuzkoa
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 8
beautiful castles to choose from in Gipuzkoa. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Gipuzkoa. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 8, 2025
After some minute you will find the best view on the bay of San Sebastián. At the spot there is a small park with some benches as well as a …
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The castle of San Telmo, also known as the pirates' castle or the castle of Higuer (because of the cape on which it is located) is a fortified enclosure that …
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In front of the parador there is a pleasant square with several terraces on sunny days surrounded by colorful houses
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This is the peak of a small mountain below the castle of San Markos and where the castle of Kutarro once stood. Now the castle is in ruins, but there …
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There is an information panel in Euskara, Spanish and French that explains the history of this curious castle.
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Summit with views of the Deba valley and sheltered picnic area where you can regain strength and repair puncture in the shade.
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The fort of Guadalupe is one of the finest defensive constructions in Hondarribia. It is located near Mount Jaizkibel. Its construction began in 1890 and lasted ten years. The fort served as a military barracks until the late 1980s.
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Built in 1904 on the Paseo de los Fueros in San Sebastián. Between 1972 and 1975, it was moved stone by stone to its current location. It is the headquarters of the Aranzadi Natural Sciences Society.
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