Discover a medieval village with ornate churches, historic bridges and a sanctuary overlooking the sea. Enjoy the tranquillity, history and local culture.

Fishing The town was founded in 1327 on the basis of a village of sailors and fishermen. In the Middle Ages it was a walled town with five gates: Goikokale, Kalehandi, Zubi Zahar or old bridge, Iparkale and Hareatza (from the beach). The church of Andra Mari is late Gothic, built in 1480, and is the most ornate church on the outside in Bizkaia. Its façades are decorated with plant and animal shapes, and there you can see the so-called "kortxeleko mamuak", twelve images illustrating the different social classes of the Middle Ages. Situated from left to right, they represent the king, the fife player, the rabel player, two pilgrims, two soldiers, the wet nurse, the queen, the monk, the servant and the knight. If we go around the church through the portico, we find beautiful views of the River Artibai, the marina, the old bridge - Zubi Zahar, the old brotherhood, the new bridge... The bridges that cross the River Artibai are of special importance in Ondarroa. Zubi Zaharra is one of the most emblematic sites. In 1330 it was a wooden drawbridge, and in 1795 the current stone one was built. Next to it is the old brotherhood, created in the 14th century, which now houses the tourist office, followed by the market square, where some Baserritarras come to sell their own produce. Another emblematic bridge is known as Plaiko zubia, because it leads to Arrigorri beach. This bridge is a swing bridge and is close to the Santiago Calatrava bridge, inaugurated in 1994, the first bridge built in the Basque Country by this well-known architect. Relaxation area: Sanctuary of Antigua In this sanctuary is the Virgin of Antigua looking after the sailors and fishermen, it is said that the bells of the sanctuary heal mental illnesses. This place is the origin of many stories, but it is true that between the sanctuary and the farmhouse there is peace and quiet with a spectacular view of Saturraran, the beaches, the coast of Gipuzkoa and the Cantabrian Sea in front of you. Every Saturday there is mass at midday and on the days of its festivity the bells ring out at a special rhythm and can be heard from the village. Ondarroa Town Council website