Getaria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Basque Country, Spain
About Getaria
Getaria has a population of about 2,800 people (2018). It is the birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano, who was the first western person to circumnavigate the globe,completing the journey begun by Magellan. The municipality of Getaria occupies a section of the central coast of Gipuzkoa in the Cantabrian Sea. This section of the coast consists of a steep ledge on which a series of coves and points have formed through erosion. The historic centre of Getaria is located just between the mainland and the mountain San Antón, also called the mouse of Getaria due to its mouse-like shape. This mountain that characterizes the town, was an island until the 16th century. In the interior part of the township, the mountain Garate (278 m) is located. This mountain runs parallel to the coast, and in its smo
Where to Eat in Getaria
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mayflower Restaurant
Getaria Travel Guide Sections
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