Hotels near Peine del Viento

At the western tip of the bay, where Ondarreta Beach meets the rocks, three rusted-steel claws by Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida reach out of the cliffs toward the sea. Installed in 1977, the Peine del Viento (Comb of the Wind) is the city's most beloved piece of public art.

The paved terrace around it hides blowholes that spout sea air and spray when the swell is up, part of the architect Luis Peña Ganchegui's design. On a stormy day the waves crash dramatically over the rocks; on a calm one it is a peaceful spot to watch the sun drop into the Atlantic.

Pro Tip: Visit around high tide with some swell running to see the blowholes in action, but stand back - the spray reaches the terrace. It is a 30-minute walk along the bay from the centre.