Mouse of Getaria, route on Mount San Antón.

Mouse of Getaria, family tour through the San Antón mountain in Getaria.

The mouse of Getaria is the popular name for Mount San Antón. A nickname that responds to the figure that this mountain draws on the sea. If you decide to take the San Antón route, we encourage you to visit Zarautz to see for yourself the silhouette of this mountain, which is very similar to a mouse! Mount San Antón is one of the most characteristic areas of the town. If you are planning to visit Getaria, we encourage you to walk the slopes of this natural vantage point. A very attractive way to enjoy the different panoramic views offered by the mouse of Getaria. Ready?

Today we are going to show you all the aspects related to the mouse of Getaria, from the route that takes us to its highest point to its own history. We encourage you to read carefully each of the sections that we present in this article. In case you have any doubts, we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find under these lines. We will try to respond as soon as possible.

Route by the mouse of Getaria.

At present, access by motor vehicles is prohibited on Mount San Antón, which makes this space a perfect leisure and recreational area for a route. In fact, a Local Path (circular) runs through Mount San Antón. As you know, the local trails are marked with white and blue colors. Some marks that we encourage you to follow.The route that we present today has no loss. It is as simple as following the road that starts at the end of the pass. A simple and beautiful walk that attracts thousands of people to the coast of Gipuzkoa. The network of curves that we find in the initial stretch of the route leads us to the first of our destinations, the Getaria lighthouse. Although we can not access it, we can enjoy the different viewpoints that surround it.From this point, we have the option of taking the stairs or the road. We recommend you to follow the road itself. This will lead us directly to a square where we find an old steamroller from 1931.From here, we must turn right and continue climbing. During the journey to the top we find several viewpoints. The views are impressive. After walking about 200 meters, we reach the top. There we find the building known as Katxapo. Also the geodesic vertex.As you know it is a circular path that allows us to discover the mouse of Getaria by different places. We recommend you to start the descent by a different route. This way you will be able to discover places like the Aldamar Park, spaces that we had not visited during the ascent. If this route is not enough for you, we encourage you to consider other options such as the route between the towns of Getaria and Zarautz. Do not forget to enjoy the gastronomy of Getaria!

Video.

As usual in all our publications, we have created a short video in which we show you the charms of Getaria’s mouse. We hope that this audiovisual will help you to know in a more real way what awaits you in your next destination. If you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in Euskal Herria. We are waiting for you!

Boat rentals in Getaria.

If you want to contemplate the Getaria mouse from a different and original perspective, we encourage you to rent a boat. An option that, in addition to showing us this stretch of the Basque coast from the sea, also allows us to enjoy a refreshing swim in Getaria and surroundings. More information: Boat rental in Getaria.

History.

Mount San Antón, or Getaria’s mouse, was not always attached to the land. And the fact is that before the construction of the seawall in the fifteenth century, Mount San Antón was an island. The highest island in the Basque Country. A geographical element that protected Getaria for centuries from the different meteorological inclemencies. The human being, took advantage of this quality and strengthened it with the different dikes that we find today. A space that has historically been occupied by fishermen’s markets. In fact, although after the construction of the different docks in 1919 this activity was moved to the new facilities, there are still some fish markets at the foot of Mount San Antón.Above the old fish markets, on the slope of the mountain, there were historical buildings such as the hermitage of San Gregorio or the hermitage of San Pedro Ugarte. Nowadays none of them are still standing. During the different wars that Getaria suffered, the San Antón mountain was strongly fortified. In fact, the remains of several structures that were part of the different Carlist Wars have been found. Among them, the spaces where the batteries that pointed to the town were located, places that have been taken over by nature creating fantastic viewpoints from which to contemplate the historic center of Getaria.

Panoramic views.

Mount San Antón was once the highest island of the entire coast of Euskadi. A natural vantage point from which to contemplate a large part of our coastline. This is how it has been since ancient times and how it is today. A strategic space, which was formerly used to monitor the arrival of storms, ships or whales. Today it is still a spectacle. On sunny days, it is possible to enjoy the coast of Iparralde (French Basque Country) up to the majestic hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. We encourage you to enjoy the sites of the batteries that were used during the different Carlist wars. Today, they have become places from which to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. We hope you like them.

Getaria Lighthouse.

The Getaria lighthouse is one of the main protagonists of the Getaria mouse. Located halfway up, at one end, next to the cliffs, this building was built on the remains of the chapel of San Antón between 1813 and 1862. This 21-meter high lighthouse has accompanied thousands of sailors on their journey home. Next to it, we find the old lighthouse keeper’s house, today uninhabited. Unfortunately the access is restricted, we have to be content with reaching its vicinity.

Watchtowers of the mouse of Getaria.

The mouse of Getaria has 2 watchtower buildings arranged in different spaces. The aforementioned Getaria lighthouse and a small hut popularly known as Katxapo (20th century). From both, the watchmen controlled from the possible galleys (or corsair ships) that could reach Getaria to the appearance of the coveted whales. In the first case, the fishing boats were sheltered in the port, while in the latter, the sailors went out in search and capture of these giants that for centuries were the main economic activity of Getaria. Although the surveillance of storms, corsair ships and whales was one of the main concerns and responsibilities of the watchmen, it was not the only one. They also controlled the arrival of foreign ships, gave the alert to any shipwreck and controlled the coming and going of ships from neighboring ports. Interesting, isn’t it?

What to see in Getaria.

If you want to discover the most emblematic places of this town we encourage you to read the article we have published about what to see in Getaria. We leave you some of the most emblematic spaces to whet your appetite. We hope you like them.

What to see near Getaria.

The towns surrounding Getaria offer us a good alternative to complement our getaway to this incredible coastal town. We encourage you to consider the possibility of visiting some of the places mentioned in the following list. We hope you like them.

Experiences in the Basque Country.

If you are looking for experiences to enjoy in Euskadi, we encourage you to take a look at our reservation center. There you will find activities for all tastes and budgets. In any case, if you want to enjoy an experience that we do not have, you can use our contact form. We will try to help you as much as possible.

The route along the mouse of Getaria is one of the most striking routes of the Basque coast. An adventure, which we recommend you enjoy on any getaway to the Basque coast. If you have any questions about the mouse of Getaria, we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!