MUNDAKA

The Port of Mundaka

Mundaka, famous worldwide for its left wave, is a quiet fishing town; the port and the old sailors’ houses surrounding it make up the heart of this village.

The streets of Mundaka seem to tell an old but modern story of fishermen, of efforts and rewards written on the walls of each house and each temple.

Santa María’s church is an example of the Renaissance style. Its tower goes back to the 11th century. Built during the fights of the “banderizos” (partisans), it was rebuilt and enlarged in the 16th century as a Neogothic tower. Santa Catalina’s chapel, rebuilt in 1885 and restored recently, is a mixture between the Gothic and the Renaissance. Particularly outstanding is the Cross, standing on the street with the same name. Built in Late Renai-ssance Romanist style, it is bearing a crucifix in one arm and the Virgin and Child in the other. We must not either forget the Municipal Library, located in a restored fisherman’s house. The building was formerly used as a hospital to attend the pilgrims on their way to Santiago along the coastal route.

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

... Jaun Zuría, the first Lord of Biscay and son of a Scottish princess, was born in Mundaka?

THINGS TO SEE AND DO
  • Surfing. Surfing is very popular, and it is easy to hire or buy anything related to this increasingly important sport.
  • The port. The port is the heart of this village, and the buildings around it are well worth a visit. Walking along the narrow streets, we will find coats of arms in some houses.
  • Carnivals. Mundaka is well worth a visit during the Carnival days (Aratuzte), because of its cheerful groups of people disguised as Atorrak (the men) and Lamiak (the women). These groups spend the whole day dancing and singing until the early hours of the morning.
  • The path of the Lamias. In this surprising trip we will enjoy incredible views of Urdaibai accompanied by the Lamias, Basque mythological figures similar to nymphs.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Surfing
  • Town hall
  • Viewpoints of Portuondo Campsite and The Lookout
Where to eat
  • Asador Erreka. Tel. 946 177 219 Hasta 21€tiene menú del día
  • Portuondo. Tel. 946 876 050 Más de 33€tiene menú del día
  • El Casino. Tel. 946 876 005 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Batzoki. Tel. 946 029 931 Hasta 21€tiene menú del día
  • Asador Bodegón. Tel. 946 876 353 Más de 33€
  • T. Portuondo. Tel. 946 876 050 Hasta 21€tiene menú del día
  • La Fonda. Tel. 946 876 543 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
Where to sleep
Tourist Office

Kepa Deuna z/g
48360
Tel. 946 177 201
Fax 946 177 201
turismo.mundaka@bizkaia.org
www.mundaka.org

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