{"id":2356,"date":"2023-09-27T09:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T07:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/alentours\/camping-irun-pays-basque\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T11:12:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T10:12:58","slug":"camping-irun-pays-basque","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/alentours\/camping-irun-pays-basque\/","title":{"rendered":"Irun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"sejourner-au-camping-pres-d-irun-en-espagne\">Camping near Irun in Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irun<\/strong> is a small town on the other side of the Spanish border from<strong>Hendaye<\/strong> (and Eskualduna <strong>campsite<\/strong> ). To reach it, simply cross the Bidasoa River! In just a few minutes, you&#8217;ll enjoy a change of scenery: 2,000 years of history, the Pilgrim&#8217;s Way to Santiago de Compostela, Spanish culture and lifestyle, tapas (pintxos in Basque) and late-night parties. From <strong>Hendaye<\/strong>, it&#8217;s a 15-minute drive to <strong>Irun<\/strong> by car or public transport. This means that holidaymakers at the <strong>campsite near Irun<\/strong> (and more specifically at the <strong>Hendaye campsite<\/strong>) can easily set off for a getaway in the <strong>Spanish Basque country<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"que-faire-et-que-voir-a-irun\">What to see and do in Irun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve crossed the Bidassoa river, which separates the two Basque towns, you can set off to discover Irun. Among its few <strong>must-see places<\/strong>, don&#8217;t miss :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The<strong>Parish Church of Santa Mar\u00eda del Juncal<\/strong> on a stroll through the town. Built in the 16th century, it is a fine example of Basque Gothic architecture.<\/li><li>History buffs and the simply curious can visit the ikust alaia library along the way, before continuing on to the<strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.spainisculture.com\/fr\/museos\/guipuzcoa\/museo_ermita_de_santa_elena.html\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Elena Hermitage Museum<\/a><\/strong>. To keep the momentum going, retrace the history of the Romans who left their mark on Irun&#8217;s past at the <strong>Oiasso Museum<\/strong>.<\/li><li>For nature lovers, the Plaiaundi <strong>\n  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tourisme.euskadi.eus\/fr\/espaces-naturels\/parc-ecologique-de-plaiaundi\/aa30-12375\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Plaiaundi Ecological Park<\/a>\n<\/strong> is the place to be! On request, visitors can take a guided tour of this protected natural area, home to migratory birds.<\/li><li>For those with a sweet tooth, try the <strong>Roman pinxto<\/strong>, a genuine local specialty that plays on the cuisine of Roman times. Unless you opt for <strong>Basque charcuterie<\/strong> at one of the city&#8217;s many markets.<\/li><li><strong>Hondarribia beach<\/strong>, next to Hendaye beach, is a 20-minute walk from Irun city center.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"camping-pres-d-irun-sur-la-cote-basque\">Camping near Irun on the Basque Coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of Irun and the Basque country and its coast, our <strong>campsite near Irun<\/strong> is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/contact-acces\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"93\">located on <strong>Hendaye beach<\/strong><\/a> (with free shuttle service in season) in the heart of the Basque Country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the 4-star Eskualduna campsite, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/rentals\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"556\">rent a mobile home in Hendaye<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/camping-pitches-hendaye\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2235\">camping pitch<\/a> to easily enjoy<strong>Irun, just a stone&#8217;s throw away<\/strong>. In a natural setting, you&#8217;ll be accommodated in a green, shady environment between the mountains and the sea. Your <strong>camping vacation in Irun<\/strong> will be one of relaxation and entertainment. In fact, our high-quality services are suitable for the whole family, from the oldest to the youngest. Your stay includes a kids&#8217; club, a heated water park with slides and massage jets, sports events and spectacular shows! And to enhance your daily life on the Basque coast, you&#8217;ll find all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"564\">facilities you need for your comfort<\/a>, including a grocery store, restaurant, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/espace-aquatique\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"560\">two-pool swimming pool<\/a> and even wifi internet access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"comment-se-rendre-de-hendaye-a-irun-en-espagne\">How do I get from Hendaye to Irun in Spain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to Irun from the Hendaye Eskualduna campsite, you have several options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By car, it takes just 15 minutes to get to Spain and visit the border town. If you don&#8217;t have a car, or if you&#8217;d rather leave it at home for the duration of your stay, you&#8217;ll have no trouble getting there! In fact, Hendaye is very close to its Spanish neighbor, making it easy to reach by public transport. In summer, <strong>a bus<\/strong> runs daily, every hour from 10.30am to 8.30pm, between <strong>Hendaye<\/strong> and <strong>Irun<\/strong>, departing from the Tourist Office. All year round, you can also choose the <strong>train<\/strong> option, which will cost you no more than \u20ac5 each way. From <strong>Hendaye station<\/strong>, take the E2 line (EuskoTren company) towards Lasarte-Oria and stop at <strong>Irun station<\/strong>. In less than 5 minutes, you&#8217;ll have arrived. Trains run every 25 minutes all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near Ir\u00fan, you can also take the bus to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/alentours\/camping-fontarrabie-cote-basque\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/alentours\/camping-fontarrabie-cote-basque\/\">Hondarribia<\/a>. This other Spanish town will take you to the heights of the Basque coast on <strong>Mount Jaizkibel<\/strong>. From up there, admire the great beaches of Hondarribia and Hendaye, with their natural border, the Bidassoa. At the end of your stroll through these medieval towns and harbors, return to your <strong>vacation rental<\/strong> <strong>at the campsite near Irun<\/strong> Eskualduna to relax in comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to bring a valid ID card for re-entry into Spain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/2356"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-eskualduna.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}