SURFING AND THE BEACHES

La Concha

Another incredible attraction in San Sebastián, as if you already didn’t know, are the beautiful beaches and world class surfing. Right here in San Sebastian you have three first class beaches at your disposal. In the centre of the city, right next to the Old Part, is the famous La Concha, viewed by many as one of the most beautiful city beaches in the world. Due to its enclosed location, the waters here are calm, shallow, and based on a smooth, rock free sand. This makes it ideal for bathing or swimming out to ‘La Isla Santa Clara’ in the centre of the bay.

La Zurriola

San Sebastian’s second most famous beach, La Zurriola, is a surfers paradise. Located just on the other side of the Urumea river, it is merely a 5 minute walk from the centre of the city, located in the ‘Barrio Gros’. This beach is more popular amongst the youth, and water sports enthusiasts. Here, at any given time, you may see upwards of 100 surfers, with several games of beach volleyball and beach soccer going on simultaneously. The water on this beach can get quite rough, bringing waves of 10 feet crashing down on the keen surfers. Here, for the inexperienced, a board can be rented and lessons bought.

La Ondarreta

La Ondarreta, located on the other side of La Concha, near the upscale ‘Barrio Antiguo’, is perhaps the most relaxed of San Sebastian’s beaches. It generally has less people than the other beaches, and is less frequented by the multitude of tourists that converge on San Sebastian annually. It is located near the famous “Peine de los Vientos” by the famous Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida.