Albaola Maritime Culture Factory

Albaola Maritime Culture Factory is a shipyard museum in Pasaia, Gipuzkoa, Spain. A scientific replica of the San Juan whaleship of the 16th century is being built in public, using the techniques and materials of the time.

Photo: Euskaldunaa, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Opening hours:
Tuesday: 10:00 AM—2:00 PM
Wednesday—Saturday: 10:00 AM—2:00 PM and 3:00 PM—6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM—2:00 PM
Email: bisitak@albaola.com
Type: Museum
Description: Shipyard-school museum in the Basque Country of Spain
Also known as: “Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria”, “Albaola The Sea Factory of the Basques”, and “Albaola, The Sea Factory of the Basques”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jaizkibel Draga and Castillo Santa Isabel.

Jaizkibel Draga

Recreation area

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Jaizkibel Draga is a recreation area.

Castillo Santa Isabel

Castle

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Castillo Santa Isabel is a castle, which is situated 250 metres northeast of Albaola Maritime Culture Factory.

Senekozuloa beacon

Lighthouse

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Senekozuloa beacon is a lighthouse, which is situated 280 metres north of Albaola Maritime Culture Factory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pasaia and Bidebieta.

Pasaia

Town

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Pasaia is a town and municipality located in the province of Gipuzkoa in the Basque Autonomous Community of northern Spain. It is a fishing community, commercial port, and the birthplace of the famous admiral Blas de Lezo and the fashion designer Paco Rabanne.