The best beaches in Guipúzcoa

When we think of a destination to spend the summer holidays in Spain Places like the islands (Balearic and Canary Islands), the Costa Brava, the Valencian Community, Andalusia usually come to mind. However, many people are not aware that some of the best beaches in our country are in the Cantabrian Sea. .

As the other day we already told you about the best beaches in Cantabria, today we want to focus on another of the communities bathed by this cold but beautiful sea. We are referring to the Basque Country, although today we are going to stay in the province of Guipuzcoa Do you want to discover its best sandy areas? Well watch out!

La Concha beach

How could it be otherwise, let's start by talking about Playa de la Concha, which is the most visited and photographed beach in the whole of the Basque Country. Located in the heart of San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa), the beach stretches a kilometer and a half, offering white sand beaches throughout its journey. But beyond its sand, the beach is characterized by its elegance. Also, here you can find the Shell Railing, famous for the San Sebastián Film Festival. On the other hand, the city can boast of having an island in the middle of the bay: the Island of Santa Clara.

Zurriola Beach

We continue in Guipúzcoa to talk to you about Zurriola beach, which is also located in the city of San Sebastián. It is one of the liveliest sandbanks in the entire Basque Country. Located in the Gros neighborhood, it is highly frequented by lovers of surf. In fact, many championships are held here, in addition to being able to take surf courses. It is also very common to see young people practicing other sports: volleyball, soccer, rackets ...

Zarautz beach

We move from San Sebastián but we do not leave Guipúzcoa. And now we are going to talk to you about the Zarautz beach which, with its 2,500 meters in length, is the most extensive from the province. The best thing about this beach is that it welcomes environments of all kinds: families, nature lovers, young people, surfers ... Of course, the beach is divided into three areas: the western one, frequented by bathers and families; the one in the center, where the surfers are; and the one at the easternmost end, where nature lovers usually settle, since numerous species of animals and plants live here.

Saturraran Beach

We could not forget the Mutriku coast, which stretches about 4 kilometers. Without a doubt, it is one of the most beautiful coastal areas in the entire Basque Country. Here in the bay of Ondarroa, is the Saturraran beach, which is surrounded by bare and steep vertical cliffs and has golden sand. There are many water sports that can be practiced here, such as canoeing or windsurfing. In addition, it should be borne in mind that different services are offered on the beach, such as a large parking lot, a bar and a camping site.

Itzurun Beach

Although there are many beaches in Guipúzcoa that are worthwhile, we are going to finish our tour of this province at Itzurun beach, which is very close to the urban area of ​​the town of Zumaia. Here you will find huge limestone cliffs that reach 150 meters high. They are called flysch. The sand on the beach is golden and there is usually a strong surge, so many people move here to practice surfing and other sports.

The best beaches of the Basque Country (April 2024)