Albaola Maritime Culture Factory
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Get a close-up look at a 16th-century Basque whaling ship at this factory and museum.

šŸ“œ Shipyard museum in Pasaia, Spain, dedicated to Basque maritime culture.
šŸ” Witness the public construction of a 16th-century whaling ship replica, the San Juan.

Why Go

🚢 See a life-size replica of a 16th-century Basque whaling ship being built.
šŸŽ“ Learn about traditional boatbuilding, maritime heritage, and Basque whaling history.
🚶 Interactive museum experience with workshops and guided tours available.
āš“ Explore a historic port town, once a main whaling hub.
šŸ›ļø UNESCO-protected project with scientific rigor

Why Avoid

🚫 Cycling prohibited on the final path to the factory.
🚶 Requires a 5-minute walk from Torreko Plaza or 40 minutes from Herrera train station.

Tips

ā° Allow at least one hour for your visit.
šŸ“ž Book guided tours or group visits in advance.
🚲 Consider biking from San Sebastian for a scenic route.

Cost

šŸ’° Adults €10, reduced €7. Guided tours €14/€11. Private tours +€100 per group. Free for under 6.

Hours

šŸ•’ Winter (Sep 4th week-Jun 3rd Fri): Tue, Sun 10:00-14:00; Wed-Sat 10:00-14:00, 15:00-18:00.Summer (Jun 3rd Sat-Sep 3rd week): Tue-Sun 10:00-14:00, 15:00-19:00.Closed Mondays (except holidays), Dec 24, 25, 31, Jan 1, 6.

šŸ…æļø ParkingAvailable for cars, with specific zones for weekdays and weekends; bike parking at Torreko Plaza.

šŸ“ž ContactEmail: info@albaola.org, Phone: +34 943392426.

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