Whalers’ Paths, Facing the Atlantic
Walking a coastline shaped by watchtowers, sea routes and deep maritime memory.
Jaizkibel rises quietly above the Atlantic, a small mountain shaped by wind, salt and centuries of watchful presence. Long before this coastline was crossed for leisure, it was read from above. From these slopes, lookouts—talaiak—once scanned the sea for whales, giving name to the coastal path that still traces their line of sight.
This walk follows that shore in the opposite direction, moving eastward against the grain of the Talaia trail and the traditional flow of the Way of St. James. The sea remains open and constant, while the land reveals itself slowly—rugged, austere, deeply familiar.
The route adapts to rhythm and condition. One option stays closer to the edge, crossing wild coves, wind-swept grasslands and rock formations shaped by centuries of exposure. The other moves inland through young chestnut and pine forests, offering a softer passage with distant views of the same Atlantic horizon. Different paths, same coastline, same memory held in the land.
Walking here is an act of attention. To the wind, to the movement of the sea, to the quiet intelligence of a landscape once observed for survival rather than contemplation.
The descent brings us naturally toward Hondarribia, where the mountain yields to harbor, and the long relationship between coast and community becomes tangible again. The day closes with local food—simple, rooted, and shaped by proximity—allowing body and place to come back together.
Some paths were first walked with eyes on the sea—and they still ask us to look.
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€705 for 2 guests
€160 per additional guest
€110 per additional guest (10-17)
Children under 10: upon request
Group size: Intimate groups, up to 6 guests. Larger parties may be considered upon request.
Departures: Pricing and timing are based on departures from San Sebastián. Other departure points can be arranged upon request.
Each journey is carefully calibrated. Variations in group size or departure point are handled with the same attention.
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Departure: 8:30 am
Duration: approx. 8 hours
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· Van and driver for displacements before & after the hike
· Petrol and transport cost
· Professional & experienced local guide
· Snacks & water for the hike
· 3 Pintxos + 3 Beverages (soda, cider, beer or wine)
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For private groups of 6 or more, the experience can conclude with a traditional menu at a private gastronomic society, offering rare access to a cornerstone of Basque culinary culture.
This option is available upon request and at an additional cost.
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