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The Giant of Altzo (Altzoko Handia) was the person who put this small village in Gipuzkoa province on the map. Many people think this is just a legend, but he was in fact a man of flesh and blood who stood out for being particularly tall, becoming internationally known.
Eleicegui's hometown paid tribute to him placing a stone-made sculpture at the entrance of his farmhouse "Ipintza". Therefore, before we leave Altzo, we should visit the sculpture and become acquainted with his beautiful story.
Attractive rural situation
Altzo is divided into two little areas: Altzo Arriba (Altzo Muño), in the upper part of the town; and Altzo Abajo (Altzo Azpi), at the foot of Otsabio Mountain (801 m). In the former area, several buildings stand out: the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, with its Elizabethan Gothic façade; and the Town Hall, with a framework of wood and red bricks.
The church of San Salvador is a remarkable construction in Altzo Azpi. It has a single nave with ribbed vaults that was built on the place of a primitive Roman church. Altzo is mainly a rural town, whose natural landscape is decorated with many farmhouses, woods and meadows. It is a wonderful place to go hiking and enjoy the healthy atmosphere.
