About Álava

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine pebbly beaches of Álava attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Good for party
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom
3.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Pebbles bottom
1.7 Amenities index

Playa naturista txoria hondartza

Nanclares de Ganboa Langara Ganboa 1.7 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Pebbles bottom
1 Amenities index

Merendero Legutio

Legutio 1.4 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Good for swimming • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Naturist beach

Playa Nudista Arrazua

Ullibarri-Gamboa 1 km
Pleasant
6.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Rocks cover • Rocks bottom • Aqua socks necessarily
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Playa Nudista Arroiabe

Ullibarri-Gamboa 0.9 km
Pleasant
6.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index

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 6 beaches in the region.

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

Attraction and Infrastructure

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

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are fine pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 6 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 1 beach 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 Álava is less than 500 meters. 6 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Álava however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Álava's beaches

Garaio Norte beach
10 Kieran Savino

This place is an ideal spot for a picnic.

Merendero Legutio
10 Tom R. Sanchez

This beach is an excellent spot for water activities and is also suitable for children.

Playa Nudista Arrazua
8 Javier Alejandro Ramirez

It's a fantastic spot to unwind, especially when there's nobody around.

Playa Nudista Arroiabe
10 NexaLorin

The beach is very peaceful and offers stunning views of the landscape near the reservoir dam. It is easily accessible by car, on foot, or by bike, located just 10km from Gasteiz with ample parking available. There are plenty of biking trails to explore, but be cautious when passing under the bridge as there is a fence in place and bikes must be carried over the top. 😛

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 21.7°C and water up to 21.9°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 11.9°C and water to 12.9°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Álava? In total there are 6 beaches and the most popular is Garaio Norte beach.