Comb of the Wind (Eduardo Chillida, 1976) — Attraction in undefined

Amazing spot in San Sebastian.Placd to be with electric scooter,on walk or with bicycle.

The Wind Comb XV , called Haizearen orrazia in Basque and known simply as the Wind Comb , is a set of sculptures by Eduardo Chillida on an architectural work by the Basque architect Luis Peña Ganchegui .It is located at the end of Ondarreta beach , in the municipality of San Sebastián , in the province of Guipúzcoa , in the Basque Country . It is made up of three steel sculptures , each weighing 10 tons, embedded in rocks overlooking the Cantabrian Sea , whose waves lash them. Chillida continued working on the Peine del Viento series , which coincides in formal aspect with his collection of steles, and particularly, with those dedicated to Pablo Picasso , Salvador Allende and Pablo Neruda. The work was completed in 1976. In addition to the sculptures, an area was fitted out in the surrounding area with air and water outlets supplied by the waves breaking against the rocks...

Haizearen Orrazia (Comb of the Wind) is a famous sculpture by Eduardo Chillida, created in 1976. It is located in San Sebastián, Spain, at the western end of La Concha Bay. The artwork consists of three large steel sculptures embedded into the natural rocks along coast line.

Artist: Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002), a Basque sculptor known for his abstract and monumental works.

Material: Weathered steel (iron) designed to resist the harsh coastal elements.

The sculptures are integrated into the natural landscape, with waves crashing against them.

The pieces symbolize a dialogue between nature (wind, sea, and rocks) and human creation.

The sculpture is one of Chillida’s most iconic works and a symbol of San Sebastián. The location also includes a plaza designed by architect Luis Peña Ganchegui, featuring holes in the ground that allow air and water to rush through, creating an interactive experience...

It was definitely one of our favorite places to see. This is, of course, a must-see! The man at the home we were staying at told us that this was also one of their most important attractions. There is a cafe/restaurant near by, if you want a quick bite or just to relax and enjoy a meal. I have not eaten at this restaurant. From this angle you can also see the la concha beach from a different view, which was also beautiful. The waves of the ocean crashes against the rocks and makes it really nice to even just sit there for a while and enjoy the view. I recommend going in hightide, as there are some holes in the ground in which the oceans hard pressure waves...