Cross Arrate

The Cross of Arrate, located 550 meters above sea level, is a special place in the vicinity of Mount Arrate. Even though there are nearby mountains such as Akondia and Kalamua, there is no other mountain with a better view of the valley that the Ego Rio sculpts in its way to Eibar..

Due to the proximity of this grassy hill to the impressive sanctuary of the Virgin of Arrate, the Cross of Arrate is a popular place for tourists, hikers and the people of Eibar.
In fact there is still a popular belief that says that you must circle the cross three times while praying to the Virgin of Arrate in order to get a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Arrate is a special place. My advice is to go up in the winter, because it is beautiful when covered with snow. I recommend going up by foot, about seven kilometers uphill. With all the curves it has it is better to leave the car behind.

The famous Cross of Arrate is a symbol for those searching for a partner.

The legend says that if you are able to turn the Cross while circling it, then you will find the partner that you’ve been looking for.

It is located in Arrate and is one of our greatest beauties, and pride of Eibar.