Brinkola, a rural neighborhood in Legazpi, is a corner full of peculiarities that has been a protagonist in various media. It offers everything, like a box full of surprises.
The neighborhood has a railway station, Brinkola station, which is the last stop on the commuter line in Gipuzkoa. Additionally, it hosts the Barrendiola reservoir, at the foot of the Aizkorri mountain, providing an exceptional natural environment for walking or cycling.
Visitors can also explore the Igaralde mill and the Bread Museum. Furthermore, the bridge crossing the neighborhood and what is claimed to be the world's smallest greenhouse surprise visitors.
The Brinkola neighborhood combines history, heritage, and nature, and its inhabitants have created unique stories.
The residents of Brinkola themselves have also created unique anecdotes. Particularly noteworthy is the case of the Duchess of Alba, who had to spend a night in Brinkola due to heavy snowfall. Moreover, in a local bar, Carlos Madina would fire his hunting shotgun every time Real Sociedad scored a goal.
Although there are no longer bars, the neighborhood has a social club and organizes various events throughout the year, such as the San Agustín festivities and the 50th anniversary of a concert that attracted hundreds of people.
The luxury apartments at Bergaretxe offer spectacular views of the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park. Furthermore, the proximity of the train station allows tourists easy access to cities like Beasain, Tolosa, or Donostia.
Brinkola may not have lions, but it does have donkeys, horses, cows, sheep, and even a peacock with its spectacular plumage.
