Peine del Viento (Comb of the Wind)

The Peine del Viento sits at the western end of La Concha bay, at the foot of Monte Igueldo, where the Ondarreta promenade ends in rocks. It is a group of three steel sculptures by the Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, set in the rock in 1977 in collaboration with the architect Luis Pena Ganchegui, who designed the paved platform with its blowholes. When the Atlantic swell hits at high tide, water bursts upward through holes in the pavement, so the best visits come on a day with waves. Spray can soak anyone standing near the holes. Wet stone can be slippery, so wear shoes with grip. The sculptures are free to see at any time and the setting gives views back along the whole bay. It pairs naturally with the walk from La Concha, a visit to the Miramar gardens and a trip on the Igueldo funicular. Chillida's museum, Chillida Leku, is in Hernani, about 20 minutes by car, for visitors who want more of his work.