Top Things to do in Basque Country
10 Beaches in Basque Country That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Basque Country, Spain including Playa de Gaztetape, Saturraran, Playa de Azkorri, La Concha Beach, Sopelana Beach, Zurriola Beach, Ondarreta Beach, Playa de Hondarribia, Playa de Zarautz, Playa de Laga.
Restaurants in Basque Country
1. Playa de Gaztetape
2. Saturraran
3. Playa de Azkorri
4. La Concha Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,077 reviews
Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States
La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain is the best urban beach in Europe. Elegant, urban, cosmopolitan, white sand, crystal clear waters and lush hillsides makes La Concha the best urban beach in Europe and one of the most beautiful in the world. By the way San Sebastian is considered the most beautiful city in the world alongside Seville.
5. Sopelana Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By sugerglider - London, United Kingdom
Easily reached by the Metro from the centre of Bilbao. Get off at Larrabasterra and walk 15 minutes (bus available in summer). There are interesting rock formations at the north end of the beach. The sand is very fine.
6. Zurriola Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 845 reviews
Reviewed By ricardofranza - Madrid, Spain
Despite the rain we had a blast in this beach which is perfect for surfing as a matter of fact there are some academies around unchanged of teaching kids and teenagers how to surf
7. Ondarreta Beach
8. Playa de Hondarribia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States
Cannot speak about the sunbathing/swimming experience but the walk on the promenade is just fabulous. We walked up to the harbor, enjoyed the views of the sea, looked at countless boats... There is a plethora of cafes and restaurants with outside seating along the Paseo de Bidasoa to sample some pintxos with a glass of Rioja.
9. Playa de Zarautz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 725 reviews
Reviewed By NessieNoo - Wallasey, United Kingdom
This is a truly magnificent beach and not just for surfies of which there are many. It is dog friendly and our dog adores going in the water. It’s a long was down the 400+ steps from the campsite but totally worth it.
10. Playa de Laga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By ngoddess - Rutland, United Kingdom
We had been on tour so hadn't had time to do much research on the area.. it was only a few day stop en route to Bilbao for the ferry. The wooded hills nearby were really lovely with eagles and wild boars. But these forests drop down to the sea and typocally squeezed in small towns, some overdeveloped with high rises but all with beautiful beaches, often fishing ports with some leisure boats. On our way to the local bird sanctuary/bird display centre we saw beach signs and decided to take a look. So glad we did.. great sandy rivee estuary leading out to rocky headlands and sea. Different access more river side or by the sea and headland, disabled parking, toilets and a couple of bars one overlooking and one right by the beach with SUP hire. Due to huge sandy beach the sea forms channels which warm quickly so it waa the only warm sea swim we've had on the lovely Basque coast! Great for families, due to facilitues, lifeguards, space, headland rocky cliffs and shallow protected spots to swim even on a rough day. Bar at one end of beach nr the lifeguard station (not overlooking but with some welcome shade) does tasty pinchos, freat range of wines as well as usual beers and a heavier menu of full meals.. it seemed some people go there to eat without being beach goers. Lots of views to make things interesting of towns nestled in hillside opposite (where the bird centre is)as well as church jutting out of the headland. The small coastal train also winds along the coast on the other side of the estuary giving great views. Loved the region generally with combination of great cheap food and drink, woods, hills, shoreline cliff views and beautiful natural sand beaches.
