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Fuenterrabia, Spain
Type: Land Based
Status: Closed
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| Fuenterrabia (Hondarrabia in Basque and also none in french as Fontarrabie) is a small city located in the Basque country,very close to the border with France.The small town by the sea had a great touristic development from the end of the late 19th century, much favored by the ban of the gambling in France. Had at time three casinos – Casino de Fuenterrabia ( old casino), Casino Mirentxu and Casino Miramar.. Trains full of gamblers flocked to Hendaye, which passed the river by boat and and landed at Hondarrbia wharf. They spend the day gambling in the casinos and return to Hendaye by boat to take the last train.
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Added: 2016-02-06
Last Update: 2016-02-06
"Another decision of the mayor of Fuenterrabia was to build this casino, near the sea. English-style building with large ballrooms, restaurant and a superb theater. Casino Mirentxu since its inauguration was a resounding success. All the rich of San Sebastian attend the casino during the holidays ..."( ABC 08.23.1927).
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