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What to see in Mundaka

The most famous left-hand wave in Europe, at the mouth of the Urdaibai estuary, and a quiet fishing village.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

5 must-see places

Photo: Telle · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mundaka highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

The wave
For experienced surfers.
Harbour
Small and picturesque.
Church of Santa María
Above the sea.
Hermitage of Santa Catalina
On a peninsula.
Urdaibai
A Biosphere Reserve.

Day trips from Mundaka

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Mundaka

Any time of year is good to travel to Mundaka: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

Jan no warnings
Feb no warnings
Mar no warnings
Apr no warnings
May no warnings
Jun no warnings
Jul no warnings
Aug no warnings
Sep no warnings
Oct no warnings
Nov no warnings
Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Mundaka

What to see in Mundaka?

The wave, Harbour, Church of Santa María, Hermitage of Santa Catalina and Urdaibai.

What to see in Mundaka in one day?

Don’t miss The wave, Harbour, Church of Santa María, Hermitage of Santa Catalina and Urdaibai. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Mundaka?

Any time of year is good to travel to Mundaka: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Mundaka?

Urdaibai and Surfing in Bizkaia.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.