Ekoetxea Txingudi

About the museum

Ekoetxea Txingudi is an environmental centre in the Plaiaundi Ecological Park in Irun, in the area between the Bidasoa river and the Jaizubia stream. It is part of the Ekoetxea network of environmental centres in the Basque Country, which depends on the Basque Government and is managed by its public company Ihobe.

The Txingudi bay is the finest example of salt marsh in Gipuzkoa and one of the most important sites on the Basque coast for observing migratory birds. The park covers about 24 hectares and has two inner lagoons connected to the tides by sluice gates, an intertidal beach and two freshwater lagoons, as well as viewpoints and observation points. It can be explored on a self-guided route of about 2 km with 17 explanatory panels.

The centre provides information on the park, the bay and the natural areas of the Txingudi special plan. The main room has a model of the bay, information panels and an interactive point with a touch screen; the audiovisual room shows birds of Plaiaundi through two webcams. The permanent exhibition explains how wetlands regulate the climate and how they are affected by human activity. There is also an observatory, a reading area, an educational programme for schools and activities for families and adults.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on wetlands and climate change
• Model of the Txingudi bay and touch-screen interactive point
• Webcams showing Plaiaundi birds in the audiovisual room
• Bird observatory and reading area
• Self-guided route of 2 km with 17 panels through the ecological park

Permanent exhibition

• Exposición permanente sobre los humedales – Model of the Txingudi bay, panels and an interactive point explaining how wetlands regulate the climate and form complex ecosystems.

Operated by

Red Ekoetxea (Gobierno Vasco, gestionada por Ihobe)

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The programme includes activities for families, some for children aged 6 and over, and a school programme for all levels.

Getting there & parking

The centre is in the Plaiaundi Ecological Park in Irun, beside the Txingudi bay.

Amenities & dining

Library and reading area.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties: not available
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies: not available

Up to 50 guests.

The Sala Kabia is 60 m² and holds up to 50 people. It is rented out, or lent free of charge, for events on the environment and sustainability, non-profit cultural, scientific or sporting events and internal company meetings; political or religious events, weddings and private celebrations are not allowed. Events of the Basque Government have priority; rates are available from the centre.

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