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Ambling Down the Streets of Azpeitia
Our main destination in Azpeitia was the Sanctuary of Loyola. But the town itself is very interesting. According to ancient documents, its name comes from the Basque word, aitz , which means "rock," and beitia , which means "from below." Curiously, the rock or mountain that it refers to is Mount Izarraitz and it is located between Azpeitia and the town of Azkoitia, whose name means "below the rock." So, I am guessing that koitia must mean "from above." Azpeitia does offer am

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