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A town of fishermen, sailors and navigators; of men and women who weave the history of Getaria, they have stood out and excelled in many of the activities and events that have taken place over the centuries. However, we will mention the names of some of the people from Getaria who have stood out in the history and transcended the community.
Juan Sebastián Elkano (Getaria, Gipuzkoa 1487-Pacific Ocean, 6 August 1526) Navigator
Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre (Getaria, Gipuzkoa; 21 January 1895-Jávea, Alicante; 23 March 1972) Fashion designer
Domingo de Bonechea y Andonaegui (Getaria, Gipuzkoa, 21 September 1713 - Tahiti, 26 January 1775) Navigator
Josefa Enbil Etxaniz ( Getaria, Gipuzkoa; 28 February 1918-Mexico City, Mexico; 28 August 1994) Soprano
José Francisco de Iturzaeta (Getaria, Gipuzkoa; 23 November 1788 - Madrid, 19 October 1853) Writer and calligrapher.
Joaquín de Barroeta-Aldamar y Hurtado de Mendoza (Getaria, Gipuzkoa, 27 February 1796-Madrid, 30 October 1866) Politician.
Manuel de Agote y Bonaechea (Getaria, Gipuzkoa, 27 April 1753 - Getaria on 15 February 1803) Navigator
