The immense, naked stone of the courtyard stands out, as do the beautiful views of the French coast and the sea, which the guest can contemplate from the splendid terrace or from some bedrooms. Beautiful nooks and crannies, spaces adorned with arches, wrought iron and coffered ceilings envelop the traveller in an atmosphere of indescribable beauty. Lances, cannons and armour make up the interior decoration, offering an air of elegance in a most comfortable atmosphere. Nearby activities include boat trips, canoeing, diving, golf, horse riding, mountain bikes, paragliding, sea fishing, windsurfing and 4x4 routes. Typical festivals include the Semana Grande from 14 August, San Sebastian/Donostia, 11 miles, the Film Festival in September in the same city. Dominating the town from its highest point, the Parador rises up in the beautiful Plaza de Armas next to the Nuestra Senora del Manzano church, in the old quarter of one of the most stately towns of the Basque Country. Hondarribia (formerly Fuenterrabia) is 11 miles from San Sebastian /Donostia. Founded by the Navarrese king Sancho Abarca in the 10th c., this Parador rises up in a beautiful castle which maintains the structure of a medieval fortress in a monumental, coastal setting. Its defensive appearance, with thick walls, conceals an interior recovered with mastery.