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What to see and do in Tolosa

What to see and do in Tolosa (Tolosaldea, Gipuzkoa): 8 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 4 Monuments · 2 Activities · 1 Food and drink

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What to see and do in Tolosa

Tolosa
Village
Historic capital of the Tolosaldea district, with 20,070 inhabitants (2025) and 536.92 inhabitants/km². It received a charter (fuero) from Alfonso X the Wise in 1256, and between 1844 and 1854 it was the capital of Gipuzkoa under the progressive government.
Iglesia de Santa María de Tolosa
Monument
Basque Gothic-style church of 1,630 m², rebuilt after a fire in 1503.
Convento de San Francisco de Tolosa
Monument
Baroque basilica of 1676 with a lavishly decorated altarpiece.
Palacio Idiáquez
Monument
Palace of 1605, today home to the Casino de Tolosa.
Plaza de toros de Tolosa
Monument
Bullring inaugurated on 24 June 1903, with capacity for 5,300 spectators.
Carnavales de Tolosa
Activity
Carnival festivities considered among the liveliest in the Basque Country, with parades and celebrations spanning several days before Lent.
Tolosako Alea
Activity
International choral competition held since 1969 and enjoying worldwide recognition.
Alubia de Tolosa
Food and drink
The black bean of Tolosa, with a buttery texture, that needs no prior soaking and holds its firmness after cooking; an emblematic product of the local cuisine.