Errenteria’s Historic Center is the largest of the four towns in the comarca. It is located in the Oiartzun valley, in the northeast of the historic territory of Gipuzkoa. It was founded in 1320, when Alfonso XI granted it the Fuero of San Sebastian. In the founding document it was named “Villanueva de Oiarso,” but the name “Rentería” soon began to be used because of the port’s commercial activity. The morphology of the historic center is clearly medieval. This is reflected in its streets, plot layout, and block structure.
The city’s industrial past has given way to a livelier commercial life and a rich gastronomic offer. In the heart of nature, the San Marko fort dominates the whole comarca thanks to its 360-degree viewpoint and, very close to here, following megalithic routes, we will reach the Aizpitarte caves and the Aitzetako Txabala dolmen, gateway to the Añarbe reservoir.
Errenteria Town Hall
Errenteria Town Hall is a notable square-plan building, built at the beginning of the 17th century in Renaissance style. In 1964 it was declared a “Provincial Historic-Artistic Monument”
More informationParish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
Original medieval sandstone church with three naves. Highlights include: the “Main Altar,” a neoclassical altarpiece (18th century), classified as a “Cultural Asset” in the Monument category; and the “Altar of Souls,” also cataloged as a “Cultural Asset” in the Monument category.
Magdalena Basilica of the Pilgrims
The Magdalena basilica was originally created as a resting place for pilgrims walking the Way of Saint James. One of the basilica's functions, like many others in Gipuzkoa, was to serve as a hospital.
More informationTorrekua medieval tower house
The Torrekua house is a square-plan building with a four-sided roof. It is located at one end of the town and heads a row of houses. From there, it protected one of the gates into the town.
Morrontxo medieval tower house
The Morrontxo house combines limestone and sandstone. It has a rectangular floor plan. It closes off one side of the town, specifically at one end of the outer buildings of the medieval center. It has a ground floor plus three additional floors.
More informationZubiaurre Baroque Palace
The Zubiaurre palace dates from the 18th century and is Baroque in style. This building closed off one end of the town. It also protected one of the town gates.
Kapitain Baroque house
Martin de Renteria y Uranzu was born in the last third of the 15th century. He was known as "the captain of Errenteria" and gives his name to this 17th-century Baroque house.
More information16th-century Augustinian Convent
It was founded in 1543 by Augustinian nuns. It is a very austere church, and its main facade stands out for its classical design, with a semicircular-arch entrance.
San Marko fort, the comarca's viewpoint
San Marko Fort is located in a privileged place, less than 10 kilometers from Donostia, fully immersed in nature. Without a doubt, it is the main viewpoint over Errenteria, Lezo, Oiartzun, and Pasaia.
It is an excellent place to spend the day with children and friends, whether walking, horseback riding, or mountain biking.
