Experts' Choice Award Albaola, Itsas Kultur Faktoria
What the experts agree on
This maritime museum showcases Basque shipbuilding heritage through reconstructed vessels and traditional craftsmanship demonstrations, centered on the San Juan galleon's dramatic 1565 sinking off Newfoundland.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The project upholds the ancestral ship-building techniques of the Basque country...you will see more than thirty vessels and witness demonstrations of local crafts" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This terrific museum charts the history of Pasaia's whaling industry. At the centre of the story is the San Juan, a galleon that sunk off the coast of Newfoundland in 1565. " Full review
