Peine del Viento
Peine del Viento (Comb of the Wind) is a set of large iron sculptures by Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, anchored directly into the coastal rocks where the Bay of Biscay meets the shore, positioned so the waves crash dramatically around and beneath them. The sculptures are designed to interact with the wind and sea rather than sit as static objects, part of the point of their placement.
It's a short, free stop at the end of a walk along Ondarreta Beach, and the surrounding plaza and rock formations make for a scenic pause regardless of interest in the sculptures themselves. Rough sea days bring larger waves crashing near the viewing area, which is part of the appeal for photographers.
Peine del Viento FAQs
Eduardo Chillida, a prominent Basque sculptor, created the iron works, installed in 1977.
Yes, it's an outdoor public installation with no entry fee.
Yes, it's at the far end of Ondarreta Beach, a continuation of the bay walk from La Concha.
Any time, but rougher sea conditions create more dramatic wave action around the sculptures; sunset also gives good light.
15-20 minutes, though the walk along the beach to reach it adds more time.
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