Zarautz

Basque Country · 🇪🇸 Spain

The Basque coast's longest beach — a golden surf strand fronting a promenade of pintxo bars and board shops.

Sea temperature

~20°C in the warm season

Water

Cool, clear Cantabrian blue

Sand

Golden sand

Swimming

Lively Atlantic swell; lifeguarded swimming zones

Surf

The Basque coast's longest beach-break and a surf-town institution

Best time to visit

Year-round

Setting

The Basque Country's longest beach along a lively surf-and-pintxo town

Beach type

Surf coast

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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Photo: Jorge Franganillo (CC BY 2.0) · source