The impressive Flysch Route in Guipúzcoa

Basque Country Flysch Route
We start the week doing one of the things that we like the most: showing you one of the many and precious natural corners that we can find throughout our country. On this occasion we want to move to the north of Spain, specifically to the province of Guipúzcoa, in the Basque Country, where you can enjoy, among many other things, the incredible Flysch route.

Located in the Basque Coast GeoparkThis route is, in fact, a set of activities and experiences with which to discover this impressive natural park. Do you want to know more details? I assure you that after reading the next lines you will have a crazy desire to do this route!

The Basque Coast Geopark

Before entering the Flysch Route, we want to tell you a little about the Geopark of the Basque Coast. As you may have guessed, it is a place where you can fully enjoy nature. Of course, in this natural park you can also do all kinds of outdoor activities (hiking, mountain biking, boat trips, kayaking, horseback riding ...) and discover the traditions and the culture of this territory through its ancient trades, its customs, legends and myths. Of course, if you have the opportunity to visit the Basque Coast Geopark you cannot miss its exquisite gastronomy and its wide variety of typical products.


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The route

The Flysch Route covers three fascinating towns on the Gipuzkoan coast (Mutriku, Deba and Zumaia), through kilometers and kilometers of steep cliffs that are submerging in the sea and that have been formed due to the movements of the earth for 50 million years and the erosive action of water. We are talking about the flysch, whimsical rock formations that offer a unique landscape. In this area, the one between Deba and Zumaia stands out, which besides being truly surprising, offers information on the different biological, geological and climatic changes that have occurred throughout the millennia. In fact, thanks to the fossil remains that can be found here in the rocks, it is a place highly appreciated by geologists, in addition to having been declared a Protected Biotope by the Government of the Basque Country.

Guided visits

Although you can do the route by yourself, we recommend that you sign up for an organized visit, an activity that is organized from March to September by the tourist offices in the area, tourism companies and the Algorri interpretation center in Zumaia. Through these guided visits you will be able to get to know the Basque Coast Geopark in depth, doing all kinds of activities: Get to know the Nautilus Interpretation Center in Mutriku, take a boat trip through the three towns that we mentioned before, visit the Algorri Interpretation Center ...

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adventure sports

In addition, as we have mentioned before, in this area you can also do all kinds of outdoor sports: surfing, diving, spear fishing, cycling, canoeing, boating ... And if you want to enjoy a more relaxed experience, you can do a boat trip on the Urola river to observe the birds. And if you dare, you can take a bath in some of the beautiful beaches in the area. Of course, we warn you that the waters of this place are not as warm as in other areas of the peninsula. Then we leave you with our Gallery, where you can discover more images of the Flysch Route. Do not miss it!

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