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What to see and do in Azkoitia

What to see and do in Azkoitia (Urola Kosta, Gipuzkoa): 9 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 3 Monuments · 1 Curiosities · 4 Historical milestones

How far each place is from the centre of Azkoitia

Torre Idiáquez 100 m
Iglesia de Santa María la Real 150 m

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What to see and do in Azkoitia

Azkoitia
Village
Municipality of Urola Kosta with 11,774 inhabitants (INE, 2025) and 113 m altitude. It was founded in 1324 by Alfonso XI under the name San Martín de Iraurgui, refounded in 1331 as Miranda de Iraurgui, and documented under its current name, Azkoitia, from 1457.
Torre Idiáquez
Monument
Tower-house that was the setting for the so-called "challenge of Azkoitia" in 1456, an episode of the factional wars (luchas de bandos) among Gipuzkoan noble lineages.
Iglesia de Santa María la Real
Monument
Parish church of Azkoitia, located next to the Urola river.
Palacio Insausti
Monument
Palace that was the seat of the Real Sociedad Bascongada de los Amigos del País, founded in 1765.
Ruta de los Dólmenes de Azkoitia
Historical milestone
Group of 19 megalithic features from the Neolithic and Bronze Age spread across the municipal territory of Azkoitia.
Procesión del Santo Entierro
Historical milestone
Holy Week procession held on Good Friday, with up to 13 processional floats through the streets of Azkoitia.
Fundación de Azkoitia
Historical milestone
Alfonso XI founded the town as San Martín de Iraurgui on 4 January 1324; it was refounded in 1331 under the name Miranda de Iraurgui, the forerunner of present-day Azkoitia.
Yacimiento de Munoaundi
Historical milestone
Iron Age archaeological site located in the municipal term of Azkoitia.
Atano III
Curiosity
Bare-handed pelota player (pelotari manista) born in Azkoitia, considered by many fans the best of all time; his relatives Atano VII and Atano X were also great pelotaris.