Surf coast
Playa de Laga
Ibarrangelu, Urdaibai · 🇪🇸 Spain
Local gemEurope
The Basque coast in one frame — golden sand, green hills and surf beneath the mighty Ogoño headland.
Open Playa de Laga on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~20°C in the warm season
- Water
- Clean, green-blue Cantabrian water
- Sand
- Fine golden sand beneath the Ogoño headland
- Swimming
- Swim the sheltered corner; the middle catches swell
- Surf
- A consistent, prettier-than-Mundaka beach-break
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- The Urdaibai biosphere reserve, with the great Ogoño cliff at one end
- Beach type
- Surf coast
- Region
- Europe
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Playa de Laga: frequently asked questions
Where is Playa de Laga?
Playa de Laga is at Ibarrangelu, on the coast of Spain.
What is the sea temperature at Playa de Laga?
In the warm season the sea at Playa de Laga reaches about 20°C. Clean, green-blue Cantabrian water.
When is the best time to visit Playa de Laga?
The best time to visit Playa de Laga is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Playa de Laga have?
Playa de Laga has fine golden sand beneath the Ogoño headland.
Is Playa de Laga good for swimming?
Swim the sheltered corner; the middle catches swell.
Can you surf at Playa de Laga?
A consistent, prettier-than-Mundaka beach-break.
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