Basque Country - all beaches

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Good for Relax beaches
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5
Naturist beach beaches
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3
Pet friendly beaches
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About Basque Country

Mountain scenery is one of the most memorable features of fine sandy beaches of Basque Country. And this is not surprising because this landscape covers almost the entire coast. Just imagine how you are relaxing under the sun against the background of the mountains - is this not a dream?

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Gipuzkoa

Gipuzkoa

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Biscay

Biscay

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Alava

Álava

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
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Zurriola Beach
Zurriola Beach
Zurriola Beach
Kids friendly
Playa de Zurriola

Zurriola Beach

Donostia San Sebastian 0.7 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Very crowded
6.7 Amenities index
Sopelana Beach
Sopelana Beach
Sopelana Beach
Good for Relax
Playa de Sopelana

Sopelana Beach

Bareno 1.2 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
4.5 Amenities index
Atxabiribil Beach
Atxabiribil Beach
Atxabiribil Beach
Good for Relax

Atxabiribil Beach

Bareno 0.8 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Very crowded • Large low tide
6.1 Amenities index
Gorrondatxe Hondartza
Gorrondatxe Hondartza
Gorrondatxe Hondartza
Good for Relax

Gorrondatxe Hondartza

Bareno 2 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Laga Beach
Laga Beach
Laga Beach
Good for Relax
Playa de Laga

Laga Beach

Lastarri 0.2 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Very crowded • Large low tide
4.3 Amenities index
Aritzatxu Beach
Aritzatxu Beach
Aritzatxu Beach
Playa de Aritzatxu

Aritzatxu Beach

Bermeo 0.9 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
3.3 Amenities index
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Popular types of Basque Country beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Rocks
Rocks
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Snorkling
Snorkling
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 36 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Basque Country.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Basque Country

Playa De Sakoneta

Playa De Sakoneta
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Itxaspe 1.7 km
Garaio Norte beach

Garaio Norte beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Spain, Azua 1.3 km
Playa de Garaio Sur

Playa de Garaio Sur
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Spain, Azua 1.3 km
Playa de Barrika

Playa de Barrika
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Barrika 0.9 km
Playa naturista txoria hondartza

Playa naturista txoria hondartza
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Spain, Nanclares de Ganboa Langara Ganboa 1.7 km
Merendero Legutio

Merendero Legutio
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for swimming
Spain, Legutio 1.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Basque Country

Zurriola Beach
Playa de Zurriola

Zurriola Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Donostia San Sebastian 0.7 km
Atxabiribil Beach

Atxabiribil Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Bareno 0.8 km
Playa la Concha

Playa la Concha
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Donostia San Sebastian 0.5 km
Ondarreta beach

Ondarreta beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Donostia San Sebastian 1.6 km
Plentzia Beach (Gorliz Beach)
Playa Plentzia (Gorlizeko hondartza)

Plentzia Beach (Gorliz Beach)
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Spain, Gorliz 0.7 km
Playa de Itzurun

Playa de Itzurun
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Spain, Zumaia 0.5 km
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Beaches for families with children in Basque Country

Zurriola Beach
Playa de Zurriola

Zurriola Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Donostia San Sebastian 0.7 km
Playa la Concha

Playa la Concha
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Donostia San Sebastian 0.5 km
Ondarreta beach

Ondarreta beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Donostia San Sebastian 1.6 km
Playa de Itzurun

Playa de Itzurun
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Spain, Zumaia 0.5 km
Zarautz Beach
Zarautz Hondartza

Zarautz Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Spain, Zarautz 0.6 km
Hondarribia Beach
Playa de Hondarribia

Hondarribia Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Hondarribia 2 km
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Nude (naturists) beaches in Basque Country

Sopelana Beach
Playa de Sopelana

Sopelana Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Bareno 1.2 km
Gorrondatxe Hondartza

Gorrondatxe Hondartza
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Bareno 2 km
Menakoz hondartza

Menakoz hondartza
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Manene 1.1 km
Playa Nudista Arrazua

Playa Nudista Arrazua
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Ullibarri-Gamboa 1 km
Playa Nudista Arroiabe

Playa Nudista Arroiabe
6.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Ullibarri-Gamboa 0.9 km
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Beaches with shade in Basque Country

Garaio Norte beach

Garaio Norte beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Spain, Azua 1.3 km
Playa de Garaio Sur

Playa de Garaio Sur
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Spain, Azua 1.3 km
Merendero Legutio

Merendero Legutio
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for swimming
Spain, Legutio 1.4 km
Playa Nudista Arrazua

Playa Nudista Arrazua
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Ullibarri-Gamboa 1 km
Playa Nudista Arroiabe

Playa Nudista Arroiabe
6.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Ullibarri-Gamboa 0.9 km
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Long beaches in Basque Country

Sopelana Beach
Playa de Sopelana

Sopelana Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Bareno 1.2 km
Atxabiribil Beach

Atxabiribil Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Bareno 0.8 km
Gorrondatxe Hondartza

Gorrondatxe Hondartza
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Bareno 2 km
Menakoz hondartza

Menakoz hondartza
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Manene 1.1 km
Karraspio beach

Karraspio beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Spain, Lekeitio 1 km
Playa De Sakoneta

Playa De Sakoneta
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Spain, Itxaspe 1.7 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Basque Country, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 26 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 15 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Basque Country is less than 500 meters. 35 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Basque Country beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Basque Country's beaches

Sopelana Beach
10 Lorcan Zephyr

We always make a stop on our way to Morocco. The beach is just a few meters away with a spacious parking area. The view is lovely and it's conveniently located near running trails.

Playa De Sakoneta
10 Lorenzo Montecristo

When you visit Euskadi, you absolutely cannot miss this spot. It is truly amazing. Make sure to come during low tide for the best experience!

Zurriola Beach
8 Liam Atherton

San Sebastian Beach is an awesome spot for surfing! There are lots of places to rent boards, wetsuits and take lessons. During the summer months, you can even rent the gear right on the beach!

Laga Beach
10 Cameron Beutin

This location is quite nice, but the locals seem to have an unfriendly attitude towards tourists, which is a shame.

Aritzatxu Beach
10 Z R

This is a really cool hidden gem. Although it may not have a typical beach setting, it's still worth checking out because it's quite interesting. It's mostly frequented by locals, but it has recently been improved with some intriguing paths. The fact that it's located next to a cemetery adds an eerie and unique touch. Additionally, there's a spacious park nearby that's perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking a leisurely walk with your dog. Not many tourists visit this part of Bermeo, as they usually focus on the harbor, pier, and the numerous bars and restaurants in that area. However, there's a fantastic little bar called Aritzatxu on this tiny beach. If you're up for a biking challenge, you can ride to a famous filming location from Game of Thrones called The Wall. It takes about an hour to bike to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where The Wall is situated. As you can imagine, it's an absolutely breathtaking sight. Don't worry, there's also a restaurant and bar nearby where you can enjoy a couple of beers, some rotisserie chicken, or some ribs before getting back on your bike. Overall, it's a fantastic way to explore the Basque Country and discover some stunning places.

Playa la Concha
6 Alex M

La Concha is a beach that I have visited many times and it is far from my expectations. The sand is far from white and the water is far from clear and warm. The area is cramped and there is no space to relax and contemplate. The facilities that are supposedly available are not present, with showers and footwash stations being non-existent. Benches and rentable chairs/umbrellas are nowhere to be found, let alone bars and restaurants. The lifeguards are not to be seen and the bathrooms are in a state of disrepair. Anything that is not listed is not within a block away. filled with pushy hustlers and obnoxious guests, making it an unpleasant experience. We will not be returning to La Concha anytime soon.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 21 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 25.4°C and water up to 22.5°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 10.5°C and water to 12.9°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Basque Country? In total there are 36 beaches and the most popular is Zurriola Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Basque Country

Playa de Itzurun

Playa de Itzurun
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Spain, Zumaia 0.5 km
Laga Beach
Playa de Laga

Laga Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Spain, Lastarri 0.2 km
Playa de Ereaga

Playa de Ereaga
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Spain, Getxo 0.6 km
Playa de Mundaka

Playa de Mundaka
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand
Spain, Mundaka 0.4 km
Playa De Muriola

Playa De Muriola
6.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Barrika 0.7 km
Laida beach

Laida beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Spain, Mundaka 1.5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Basque Country?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Basque Country, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 36 beaches in total, of which about 14 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Basque Country?

Most of the beaches located in Basque Country are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Basque Country?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Basque Country?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Basque Country by occupancy.

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