Zumaia Beach
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Located in Zumaia, Itzurun Beach is renowned for its stunning cliffs and unique geological features known as flysch. Visitors generally appreciate:
- Breathtaking Views: The beach offers spectacular scenery, especially at low tide when the rock formations are most visible.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many families enjoy a relaxing day at the beach, benefiting from facilities like showers and public restrooms.
- Surfing Opportunities: The beach is a popular spot for surfers, with good waves to ride.
- Accessible Options: There is a ramp available for those with mobility needs, making it easier to access the beach.
- Proximity to Interesting Historical Sites: The area is historically rich, with a nearby hermitage and opportunities for hiking.
However, some users pointed out drawbacks:
- Crowded During Peak Seasons: The beach can get quite busy, especially in summer.
- Parking Issues: Limited parking options can make it difficult to find a spot, particularly for non-residents.
- Service Quality: Some visitors noted unsatisfactory experiences at the beach restaurant.
Overall, Itzurun Beach is a must-visit destination, perfect for nature lovers, families, and those wanting to experience the beauty of the Basque coast.
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Below you will find 48 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Zumaiako hondartza.
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Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, especially if you like G or T. Beautiful natural phenomenon. Free parking if a 15-minute walk is not too far.
Fantastic experience: This beach is amazing, the cliffs are hundreds of millions of years old, making it ideal for geological and historical studies. There are foot showers, a beach bar, and public restrooms. At the entrance to the beach, you will find a sign that informs you of the high tide and low tide times, as well as the time for sunrise and sunset, and it indicates the flag status. It's quite interesting because, as in all of the north, the tides are very changeable, and this beach uses flags planted in the sand to indicate how far the water will rise in an hour; when the water reaches them, they move them again. There is even a small cave between the cliffs that can only be accessed through a puddle formed by the tides. It's ideal for letting kids play without worries. Additionally, there is a ramp, which makes it easier for wheelchair users or baby strollers to access. Before you arrive, there are shops selling beach items like floats, boards, swimsuits, and sunscreen.
Positive experience: Wide beach in a natural setting. There is no nearby parking.
Fantastic experience: Incredible formation. Leave the car in the port parking.
Fantastic experience: Amazing landscape. Very accessible from Zumaya. There is a bar/viewpoint where you can enjoy the views.
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Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach, with limestone. In low season, it is very nice to walk with dogs. Totally recommended and a must if you are in Zumaia.
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Fantastic experience: Not many people. Good water and sand. A quiet place to enjoy.
Fantastic experience: This beach is amazing, the cliffs are hundreds of millions of years old, making it ideal for geological and historical studies. There are foot showers, a beach bar, and public restrooms. At the entrance to the beach, you will find a sign that informs you of the high tide and low tide times, as well as the time for sunrise and sunset, and it indicates the flag status. It's quite interesting because, as in all of the north, the tides are very changeable, and this beach uses flags planted in the sand to indicate how far the water will rise in an hour; when the water reaches them, they move them again. There is even a small cave between the cliffs that can only be accessed through a puddle formed by the tides. It's ideal for letting kids play without worries. Additionally, there is a ramp, which makes it easier for wheelchair users or baby strollers to access. Before you arrive, there are shops selling beach items like floats, boards, swimsuits, and sunscreen.
Fantastic experience: It's stunning! The views from the cliff are amazing, the sand is fine and golden. It's important to visit it at low tide to appreciate all the nooks and crannies.
Positive experience: Sheltered by the limestone formations that rise on its sides, it is another huge sandy area to enjoy a wonderful beach day. There is a small beach bar.
Fantastic experience: Spiaggia bellissima, sabbia e acqua limpida e bassa a pochi passi dal paese dotata di docce e bar
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Positive experience: A beautiful beach with spectacular views of the Ermita de San Telmo and the Flysch, with bathing service, showers, and a restaurant.
Fantastic experience: This beach is amazing, the cliffs are hundreds of millions of years old, making it ideal for geological and historical studies. There are foot showers, a beach bar, and public restrooms. At the entrance to the beach, you will find a sign that informs you of the high tide and low tide times, as well as the time for sunrise and sunset, and it indicates the flag status. It's quite interesting because, as in all of the north, the tides are very changeable, and this beach uses flags planted in the sand to indicate how far the water will rise in an hour; when the water reaches them, they move them again. There is even a small cave between the cliffs that can only be accessed through a puddle formed by the tides. It's ideal for letting kids play without worries. Additionally, there is a ramp, which makes it easier for wheelchair users or baby strollers to access. Before you arrive, there are shops selling beach items like floats, boards, swimsuits, and sunscreen.
Positive experience: The beach is very beautiful, with those cliffs, the flish area, etc. The beach bar leaves a lot to be desired, the owner of the place runs the business with shouting and insults to his waiters.
Fantastic experience: A beautiful beach, good waves. The beach bar is great.
Positive experience: Small beach has a beach bar and terrace
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Fantastic experience: Spectacular contrast between mountain and sea. It is a beach completely open to the sea, which makes it beautiful but dangerous because of the undertow (the force of the wave as it returns). There are showers available, but one must be very careful with the tide if it is rising or falling and with the undertow. It is surrounded by mountains and the famous flysch. You can easily walk from the town up a slope from Amaia square. There is access to the upper part of the beach via a ramp for people with wheelchair needs. In summer, there is a lifeguard service and a beach bar.
Fantastic experience: Traumhafter und einzigartiger Strand, bekannt mittlerweile auch aus der Serie Game of Thrones. Die aufgefalteten Steinplatten, die senkrecht stehen, sind außergewöhnlich. Die Höhlen in den Platten sind ein echter Blickfang. Der Zugang ist nur über einen beschatteten Fußweg möglich. Parken muss man unterhalb am Hafen, wo es wenige Parkplätze mit Automat gibt. Aber der Besuch lohnt sich definitiv. Lifeguards sind da wie an jedem größeren Strand im Baskenland. Der Strand selbst ist sehr gepflegt. Hingehen und staunen.
Fantastic experience: Magnífica playa! Disfrutamos de un día increíble en un paisaje único. Mención especial al equipo de socorristas, que no pierden de vista a los bañistas ni un minuto. La playa es de oleaje fuerte, apta para personas que se sientan muy seguras en el agua. Si vas con niños pequeños es importante estar muy atentos. A tomar en cuenta: toma tiempo encontrar plaza de aparcamiento en el pueblo. La playa tiene servicio de baños, que el día que fuimos estaban muy limpios y también tiene un chiringuito
Positive experience: Es preciosa, me encanta por su historia y por sus paisajes, recomiendo tener en cuenta las olas, pueden ser algo fuertes pero hay salvavidas.
Fantastic experience: Preciosa playa donde además se han rodado escenas de Juego de Tronos. Visita obligada para fans de la serie. Si quereis acercaros a la cueva debereis buscar la hora en la que la marea va a estar mas baja ya que sino estará cubierta parcialmente de agua y como el oleaje parece muy fuerte en esa zona de la playa los socorristas no os dejaran acercaros.
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Fantastic experience: Not many people. Good water and sand. A quiet place to enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful! And the water temperature is great! The only downside would be the restrooms. A bit small and poorly maintained. But overall the beach is very nice!
Fantastic experience: This beach is amazing, the cliffs are hundreds of millions of years old, making it ideal for geological and historical studies. There are foot showers, a beach bar, and public restrooms. At the entrance to the beach, you will find a sign that informs you of the high tide and low tide times, as well as the time for sunrise and sunset, and it indicates the flag status. It's quite interesting because, as in all of the north, the tides are very changeable, and this beach uses flags planted in the sand to indicate how far the water will rise in an hour; when the water reaches them, they move them again. There is even a small cave between the cliffs that can only be accessed through a puddle formed by the tides. It's ideal for letting kids play without worries. Additionally, there is a ramp, which makes it easier for wheelchair users or baby strollers to access. Before you arrive, there are shops selling beach items like floats, boards, swimsuits, and sunscreen.
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach. Beautiful for the sunset
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach but very crowded. Unusual rock formations.
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Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach with great views of the flynchts. There were a lot of people surfing.
Fantastic experience: És preciós, molt original, s hi produeix un fenòmen que es diu flysch, que té a veure amb la formació dels Pirineus i la erosió del mar, vam veure una escola que hi anava a fer surf
Positive experience: Bella spiaggia con surfisti, bellissima la scogliera
Fantastic experience: Playa espectacular pero nos tocó día de algas..la mejor zona se la llevan los surferos... Tiene una cueva visitable con marea baja,llévate una linterna
Positive experience: Práctica de surf. Cortes de interés geológico en las paredes rocosas costeras. Son objeto de visitas especializadas y ofrecen una vista impresionante desde la playa.
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Positive experience: Preciosa playa, pequeña pero muy bonita. Tiene tambien zona para hacer snorkell cerca del Flysch. Tiene muchos rincones a descubrir.
Below you will find 4 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Zumaiako hondartza.
Positive experience: We had a fun morning walking
Positive experience: El sitio es mágico y muy bonito, pero recomiendo no ir al restaurante que está a pie de playa ya que el personal se encuentra sobrecargado y en la carta ofrecen cosas que no son, en nuestro caso pedimos un costillar con patatas y nos sirvieron churrasco en filete diciendonos de muy malas formas que no teníamos ni idea de lo que era un costillar, muy mala experiencia por ese lado pero si van a comer en la zona del pueblo y luego visitan la playa pasarán un dia fantástico el sitio es muy bonito y ofrece muchas panorámicas diferentes para fotografiar el entorno y la playa esta genial tiene zonas de olas muy divertida y para los niños hay otras donde el agua no cubre mucho y las olas llegan sin fuerza. Lugar recomendable 100% si no van al restaurante que hay a pie de playa.
Fantastic experience: Es una playa espectacular a la que se accede por un paseo increíble. A pesar de ello tiene un tamaño suficiente y unos servicios muy adecuados. De frente a la playa a la derecha tiene una cala preciosa a la que se puede acceder cuando la marea está baja andando. Allí se ven perfectamente las capas del Flysch. Es un paisaje espectacular. Además la playa dispone en lo alto de un puesto de helados y en plena playa de un bar en el que se sirven diversas opciones a precios muy asequibles.
Fantastic experience: Increíble con las formaciones rocosas en estratos verticales, típicas de la zona pero el efecto es espectacular. Por la mañana con la marea baja aparecen mini cuevas muy divertidas de explorar. Nosotros estuvimos en septiembre y ondeaba bandera roja. Pero es una zona tranquila para relajarse y tomar el sol. Imprescindible visitar.
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Zumaia Beach: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach with great views of the flynchts. There were a lot of people surfing.
Fantastic experience: It is a spectacular beach
Fantastic experience: Wonderful for a family day. A different beach with a lot of history.
Negative experience: It's a disgusting beach. It's full of dog poop and cigarette butts. We tried to order something to drink at the cantina, they served us after an hour and kicked us out for not having a reservation when there was no one else. If you like bad views with the smell of fried food, this is your place.
Positive experience: A beautiful beach with spectacular views of the Ermita de San Telmo and the Flysch, with bathing service, showers, and a restaurant.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful place, unique view!!
Fantastic experience: Not many people. Good water and sand. A quiet place to enjoy.
Positive experience: Beautiful beach, with changing rooms and public showers, which is always appreciated.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful! And the water temperature is great! The only downside would be the restrooms. A bit small and poorly maintained. But overall the beach is very nice!
Fantastic experience: Not to be missed if you are passing through the area.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, especially if you like G or T. Beautiful natural phenomenon. Free parking if a 15-minute walk is not too far.
Fantastic experience: Without a doubt one of the best and unparalleled beaches in the country.
Fantastic experience: An amazing beach where scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed. The downside is that when we went there was a red flag and we couldn't swim. The flysch in this place is impressive, but if you really want to enjoy the best views of the flysch, I recommend taking the boat that takes you along the coast to see it, along with interesting and educational explanations and curiosities. You can take the boat from the port of Zumaia. Don't hesitate to pay for this experience because it is well worth it.
Fantastic experience: This beach is amazing, the cliffs are hundreds of millions of years old, making it ideal for geological and historical studies. There are foot showers, a beach bar, and public restrooms. At the entrance to the beach, you will find a sign that informs you of the high tide and low tide times, as well as the time for sunrise and sunset, and it indicates the flag status. It's quite interesting because, as in all of the north, the tides are very changeable, and this beach uses flags planted in the sand to indicate how far the water will rise in an hour; when the water reaches them, they move them again. There is even a small cave between the cliffs that can only be accessed through a puddle formed by the tides. It's ideal for letting kids play without worries. Additionally, there is a ramp, which makes it easier for wheelchair users or baby strollers to access. Before you arrive, there are shops selling beach items like floats, boards, swimsuits, and sunscreen.
Fantastic experience: En-chanted ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐♾️
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach both in good and bad weather.
Positive experience: The beach is very beautiful, with those cliffs, the flish area, etc. The beach bar leaves a lot to be desired, the owner of the place runs the business with shouting and insults to his waiters.
Fantastic experience: It is very beautiful. It is small but impressive.
Positive experience: We had a fun morning walking
Fantastic experience: Has something of special beauty
Fantastic experience: A beach show
Negative experience: Beach only for residents, go to another one.
Fantastic experience: The cliffs are beautiful, a wonder of nature.
Fantastic experience: Ideal for walking and enjoying the views
Fantastic experience: Lovely beach!! A must-visit place.
Fantastic experience: A magical place, a beautiful spot to spend the summer.
Fantastic experience: A beautiful beach, good waves. The beach bar is great.
Positive experience: Wide beach in a natural setting. There is no nearby parking.
Fantastic experience: I definitely recommend it, a hidden paradise and little-known peak, it's worth seeing.
Fantastic experience: Amazing beach. Beautiful for the sunset
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach at low tide, as it shows us the Flysch. You can walk carefully in the area, (the Flysch) but always keeping in mind the tide table.
Fantastic experience: A small but very beautiful, cozy, and fantastic beach, perfect for taking a thousand photos. It is worth a visit to see if you like it!!! It's the location where Game of Thrones was filmed. The views are a 10.
Fantastic experience: Super
Fantastic experience: Large and crowded beach, with service and showers. The cliffs and rocky walls are spectacular. Beautiful walks along the well-marked paths.
Fantastic experience: A fabulous and spectacular landscape
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place to stop for a while, the views are stunning.
Positive experience: Urban beach with curious rock formations: the flish
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful. It's worth going.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach in Zumaia. Surrounded by so much geological history. A must-visit.
Fantastic experience: A quiet place where the people of Zumaia and the area go to spend the day with family, we found a warm day in April and we were very comfortable.
Positive experience: Small beach has a beach bar and terrace
Fantastic experience: Incredible formation. Leave the car in the port parking.
Fantastic experience: Amazing landscape. Very accessible from Zumaya. There is a bar/viewpoint where you can enjoy the views.
Fantastic experience: I loved it! Filming location of Game of Thrones!
Fantastic experience: A must-have for all Game of Thrones series lovers.
Fantastic experience: It's a spectacular place. I have been wanting to see it for years, and finally. I will definitely return. I recommend everyone to visit it.
Fantastic experience: Impressive the whims of nature, worth seeing
Fantastic experience: It's stunning! The views from the cliff are amazing, the sand is fine and golden. It's important to visit it at low tide to appreciate all the nooks and crannies.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular contrast between mountain and sea. It is a beach completely open to the sea, which makes it beautiful but dangerous because of the undertow (the force of the wave as it returns). There are showers available, but one must be very careful with the tide if it is rising or falling and with the undertow. It is surrounded by mountains and the famous flysch. You can easily walk from the town up a slope from Amaia square. There is access to the upper part of the beach via a ramp for people with wheelchair needs. In summer, there is a lifeguard service and a beach bar.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach, with limestone. In low season, it is very nice to walk with dogs. Totally recommended and a must if you are in Zumaia.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach but very crowded. Unusual rock formations.
Negative experience: No one who is not from the town is welcome. It is impossible to park in the whole area if you are not a resident. Completely anti-tourism.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place! Worth the trip to the Basque Country.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place, beach, friendly service✌️
Fantastic experience: Wonderful place, and then having a coffee while seeing that landscape is marvelous
Fantastic experience: A really beautiful beach! I recommend going in September to avoid the crowd!
Positive experience: Sheltered by the limestone formations that rise on its sides, it is another huge sandy area to enjoy a wonderful beach day. There is a small beach bar.
Fantastic experience: Game of Thrones - location. Absolutely stunning. Right after: go to the bar " Trapaia" for authentic regional cuisine.
Fantastic experience: Für Game of Thrones Fans ein absolutes Muss
Fantastic experience: Breathtaking! This is where Dragonstone was filmed in Game of Thrones. The natural beauty is impossible to describe here. It's free to visit this beach, and free parking is available on the nearby streets - although they are very narrow and convoluted. There are also lots of great hiking opportunities nearby - hilly, somewhat difficult and very muddy at this time (February). We saw surfers enjoying the powerful waves. I would come back here to hike, it's so wonderful.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely a must stop when traveling through northern spain. Very impressive to see and a lot of opportunities to walk around.
Fantastic experience: Loved the rock formations here and it's also a big beach
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach surrounded by cliffs.
Fantastic experience: Amazing. one of the most beautiful places I've ever been
Fantastic experience: Amazing. You get to see layers of soil from 66 million years which former after different contents collided to join what is Spain today to be part of the Europe continent.
Fantastic experience: Ruff beach. Beautiful place. The Surf is real ruff and at the days i was there the waves where super power full. The laocals told me that this break is perfect for budyboarding.
Fantastic experience: My wife and I are huge fans of GoT and had to come here to look at Dragonstone ourselves. Beautiful place and amazing scenery. Would make a great place to spend time watching the waves crash the formation and the mountains in the distance.
Fantastic experience: This is a beauty beach. Without buildings or roads, big waves and not so much heat as in southern beaches. Cantabric sea is a good choice
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