Holiday apartment in Mundaka: surf wave, harbor and coastal views

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Mundaka between surf wave and harbor

Mundaka combines a distinctive surfing tradition with harbor architecture, viewpoints and a town center that includes a beach. Mundaka’s left-hand wave attracts surfers from all over the world every year. In addition, several international surfing competitions are held in Mundaka each year. The left-hand wave and the international competitions give the choice of location a clear focus, while Santa María Church, Santa Catalina Chapel, beaches and local traditions open up further possibilities. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Mundaka, you can therefore decide during the planning stage whether surfing, the landscape, culture or a mixture of these should set the tone for your trip.

Holiday apartment in Mundaka between beach, culture and rail

Laidatxu Beach is located in the center of Mundaka. Playa Mundaka, on the other hand, is in the immediate vicinity of Mundaka. Atxarre Beach and Laga Beach are also in the immediate vicinity. The Kurtzio Cross is likewise located in the immediate vicinity of Mundaka.

Views of Izaro and the river estuary

Santa Catalina Chapel offers views of Izaro Island and the entrance to the estuary. This gives the landscape around Mundaka a particularly distinctive focal point. The Mirador Merendero viewpoint is also located in the area surrounding Mundaka. Anyone who considers open landscapes and distinctive viewpoints alongside surfing when planning their trip will find two different starting points here for organizing their days.

Buildings, museums and traditions

Larrinaga Palace is one of the notable buildings around Mundaka’s harbor. The Larrínaga Palace, the Museo del Palacio Larrinaga and the Museo del Pescador are also located in the immediate vicinity of Mundaka. Santa María Church is one of Mundaka’s landmarks. The harbor, sacred architecture and museums thus stand alongside one another as distinct cultural themes that can be taken into account when choosing a destination, just like the beaches and the wave.

Mundaka’s carnival also brings a local element to trip planning: during the carnival, a procession of the Atorrak takes place in the morning, beginning in the village square. Those interested in regional customs and public village traditions will find a special cultural connection to Mundaka in this event. The Mundaka tourist information office provides information about attractions and activities in the surrounding area.

Mundaka as an easy-to-understand travel destination

The E4 Euskotren line is also relevant for travel orientation. It connects Bilbao and Bermeo and stops in Mundaka. This allows you to align your choice with your own interests: international surfing competitions and the left-hand wave, views of Izaro and the river estuary, beaches, buildings, museums or the carnival.

More destinations for your trip planning: Otxandio, Arrieta, Getxo, Gordejuela, Sopelana, Ermua, Laukiz and Mallabia.

To the main travel overview: Bizkaia.

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