Founded by the navarrese king sancho abarca in the 10th c., this parador rises up in a beautiful castle which maintains the structure of a medieval fortress in a monumental, coastal setting. its defensive appearance, with thick walls, conceals an interior recovered with mastery. the immense, naked stone of the courtyard stands out, as do the views of the french coast and the sea, from some bedrooms. lances, cannons and armours make up the interior decoration, offering an air of elegance in a comfortable atmosphere.