Hondarribia ("sand ford" in Basque, also known by its Spanish adaptation Fuenterrabía or the French one, Fontarabie) is a town situated on the east shore of Bidasoa river's mouth, in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain. The border town is sited on a little promontory facing Hendaye (France) over the Txingudi bay. The town has an ancient old quarter with walls and a castle. Hondarribia also has a beach and a mountain called Jaizkibel.
It is the location of the main airport in Gipuzkoa. Population As of 2005[update]: 15700 inhabitants.
The battles fought for possession of this fortified stronghold are generally known by the Spanish name for the place (Fuenterrabia).