Zurriola Beach
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Zurriola Beach is a beautiful urban beach located in San Sebastián, known for its vibrant atmosphere and suitability for surfing. Here are some highlights:
- Activities: Great for surfing and enjoying the waves, making it a perfect spot for surfers of all levels.
- Amenities: The beach is equipped with showers, lockers, and restrooms, making it convenient for visitors.
- Vibe: The ambiance is youthful and lively, with many locals frequenting the beach. You can also enjoy events like the Jazz Festival nearby.
- Scenery: Surrounded by stunning views, it offers a picturesque setting for relaxation and leisure.
However, there are some concerns:
- The designated swimming area is limited, often leading to overcrowding in a small section, which some visitors feel is unsafe.
- While it is a great beach for surfers, the strong waves may not be suitable for bathing, especially for children or less experienced swimmers.
- During peak seasons, the beach can get quite crowded, which may detract from the overall experience.
Overall, Zurriola Beach is a true gem for those looking to embrace the beach lifestyle in San Sebastián while being mindful of its surf-centric nature.
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Below you will find 44 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Zurriola.
Fantastic experience: Bonito paseo en san Sebastián si tienes suerte de aparcar
Fantastic experience: Sehr schöner Sandstrand. Super zum surfen und spielen und planschen mit Kindern im flachen Wasser. Sehr Weiter flacher Zugang und kein plötzliches abfallen. Wellen am Strand stark genug für Spaß und Kinder mit body board und schwach genug, dass die Kids nicht rum gewirbelt werden. Wellen sind natürlich Tages und Wetter abhängig.
Positive experience: Quite a nice cove in San Sebastian. You can see the city's iconic statue from here. There is also a church not far from the beach that is worth a visit. A note to those planning to take a walk: the stroll ends at this beach. You cannot continue further due to landslides.
Fantastic experience: Preciosa. Camino del Peine del viento. Algunos bares cerca, en verano chiringuito en la playa
Fantastic experience: Went here for sunset on a Monday. It wasn’t slammed but somewhat packed. Had plenty of areas to park up against for the amazing views. It is the smaller of the two beaches and tends to get less crowded. Very peaceful!
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Negative experience: The dogs are leashed. Yes.
Positive experience: Playa suculenta. Aunque muy muy llena de gente los días festivos. No dejan perros en verano abajo en el arena. Fuera de verano si dejan. Los bares al rededor en la zona llamada “mompas” muy chill aunque con precios suizos, ósea carísimos. Es como si fuese una ciudad de funcionarias y políticos
Positive experience: Jolie plage en haut de San Sébastien, beaucoup de personnes viennent s'y promener ou promener leurs chiens. En hiver la plage n'était pas très propre, il y avait des déchets sur le haut de la plage et des tonnes de morceaux de bois.
Fantastic experience: Very pretty beach a bit more calm than the bigger beach on the other side of the mountain. Plenary of space for dogs and kids to run around safely. Very clean and wonderful views.
Positive experience: La playa en invierno genial, puesdes ir con los perros,en la temporada estival si eres surfista genial, si no, los socorristas te limitaran el baño a una quinta parte de la playa mas concretamente solo podras bañarte en la zona del kursal, en esta playa los socorristas trabajan al servicio de las escuelas de surf de la zona, son capaces de ponerte la moto acuática para que no pases la barrera en el agua y asi no molestes a los que estan iniciándose en el surf, de vergüenza
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Fantastic experience: Honestly I was underwhelmed at first but this is a great city beach… not as pretty as the city beaches in Biarritz… but certainly very usable, great facilities (maybe best public showers I’ve seen at a beach) , decent for swimming and fantastic for surfing.
Fantastic experience: Great waves for beginners with sandy beach bottom. They also have volleyball courts and the beach is very clean
Fantastic experience: Great beach with sand vball and surfing
Positive experience: This beach is a true gem located in a setting of great beauty. Although it is not particularly extensive compared to other beaches, its charm is undeniable and it ranks first in my preference among the three that San Sebastián offers. What makes this beach special is its welcoming atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. The combination of the soft sand, the crystal-clear sea water, and the mountains that surround it creates an impressive backdrop. However, what truly sets it apart is the celebration of the night of San Juan. On this occasion, young people gather to light bonfires on the beach, creating a magical and festive atmosphere. The beach comes alive with the glow of the flames, music, and the joy of the people, making it an exceptional place to celebrate this festivity. In summary, this beach is not only a beautiful place but also has a unique personality that makes it stand out among the others in San Sebastián. A true treasure for those seeking a special experience on the coast.
Positive experience: Very nice sandy beach, mainly for surfers. It has waves all year round, but there are also quite strong currents that can be dangerous, especially outside the lifeguard season. There are no rocks. Overall, it is a very clean beach, except when there is a storm that collects all the garbage and tree debris that falls into the river.
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Fantastic experience: Zurriola beach es la playa de los surfistas de Donostia. Ubicada en el moderno barrio de Gros, ofrece olas consistentes perfectas para el surf. Es más joven y dinámica que La Concha, con un ambiente juvenil y relajado. Cuenta con escuelas de surf, restaurantes modernos y una zona de paseo muy animada. Ideal para deportes acuáticos.
Fantastic experience: La Playa de Zurriola es el paraíso de los surfistas en San Sebastián. Con olas consistentes y un ambiente juvenil y dinámico, es el lugar perfecto para practicar surf o simplemente disfrutar del espectáculo de los deportistas. La playa está en el barrio de Gros, que tiene un ambiente bohemio y moderno muy atractivo. Hay excelentes cafeterías, restaurantes y tiendas de surf en la zona. La arena es amplia y limpia, y el ambiente es relajado y acogedor. Es ideal tanto para deportistas como para quienes buscan un ambiente más joven y vibrante. Una experiencia completamente diferente a la Playa de la Concha.
Fantastic experience: La Playa de Zurriola es el paraíso de los surfistas en San Sebastián. Las olas son perfectas para practicar este deporte y el ambiente es joven y dinámico. Tiene un paseo marítimo moderno con muchos bares y restaurantes. La arena es amplia y las vistas al monte Urgull son espectaculares. Perfecta para quienes buscan acción y deportes acuáticos. Una playa con mucha energía y vida.
Fantastic experience: Preciosa. Camino del Peine del viento. Algunos bares cerca, en verano chiringuito en la playa
Fantastic experience: This is the beach to go to! It does get crowded at times but it’s great. The neighbourhood Gros has a lot of new and diverse restaurants and fun unique local shops
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Negative experience: It's a beautiful beach, but I didn't like that the lifeguards limited the swimming area to a third of the beach; people were crowded in the water and the rest of the beach was for surfers, I found it dangerous.
Positive experience: Very nice sandy beach, mainly for surfers. It has waves all year round, but there are also quite strong currents that can be dangerous, especially outside the lifeguard season. There are no rocks. Overall, it is a very clean beach, except when there is a storm that collects all the garbage and tree debris that falls into the river.
Negative experience: Beautiful beach. Although the lifeguards on the day we went didn't allow us to get in more than 10 centimeters, so it's hard to enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Loved this beach better than Concha beach. Less busy and the water is better plus there is lifeguards there to keep an eye on the surfers.
Positive experience: Amazing beach on the right side of San Sebastián Clean with lifeguard on duty Many surfers due to amazing waves Some nude man on the left side of the beach Topless all over
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Fantastic experience: Stretching about 800 meters, the beach is a popular hotspot for surfers and younger crowds. It’s known for its energetic water sports scene combined with the laid-back charm of Basque coastal culture. "Zurriola" refers to the local area.
Fantastic experience: Perfect little surf beach in San Sebastián. We rented boards and wetsuits from Hawaii Donostia and my daughter caught her first wave all the wave in. There’s plenty of space for different levels of surfing and the beach is so clean and pretty
Fantastic experience: Great waves for beginners with sandy beach bottom. They also have volleyball courts and the beach is very clean
Fantastic experience: incredibly beautiful and a lot of places to sink in the sun<3
Fantastic experience: This is a beautiful beach with great scenery excellent views, and and children everywhere playing and having a good time. This is a very a family-friendly place.
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Fantastic experience: Honestly I was underwhelmed at first but this is a great city beach… not as pretty as the city beaches in Biarritz… but certainly very usable, great facilities (maybe best public showers I’ve seen at a beach) , decent for swimming and fantastic for surfing.
Fantastic experience: Stretching about 800 meters, the beach is a popular hotspot for surfers and younger crowds. It’s known for its energetic water sports scene combined with the laid-back charm of Basque coastal culture. "Zurriola" refers to the local area.
Fantastic experience: Wide beach but felt local and uncrossed. Waves a little messy but good enough for surfing. Lots of surf schools operating.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful beach for the surfers
Fantastic experience: Perfect little surf beach in San Sebastián. We rented boards and wetsuits from Hawaii Donostia and my daughter caught her first wave all the wave in. There’s plenty of space for different levels of surfing and the beach is so clean and pretty
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Fantastic experience: Very fun if you like waves. Great for surfing.
Fantastic experience: Giornata di pioggerellina, ma i surfisti non rinunciano a divertirsi! Bella spiaggia
Fantastic experience: Si no te gustan las playas sin oleaje, ésta es tu playa. Es muy divertida por su fuerte oleaje en cualquier día de verano. Quizás por esto mismo no sea aconsejable para niños o personas mayores.
Fantastic experience: This is the beach to go to! It does get crowded at times but it’s great. The neighbourhood Gros has a lot of new and diverse restaurants and fun unique local shops
Positive experience: Lo que en cualquier otra playa sería bandera roja para esta gente es bandera verde y bañito tranquilito. Las olas cortan en plena orilla, es una locura. La playa es como Benidorm pero en el norte, pero como por suerte la gente tampoco está loca del todo muchos no se meten en el mar, solo unos pocos valientes. Si decides bañarte puede que sea el mejor baño de ti vida y el más divertido, pero también es posible que mínimo salgas con un quemazón en la espalda de los guarrazos que te meten las olas. Ideal para ir con niños.
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Fantastic experience: Perfect beach for surfer and kayak enthusiasts!
Zurriola Beach: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Very Nice Second Beach of San Sebastian We really like this beach, it is a bit less popular than the one in town, also a bit smaller but that means there are less people too. That is somehow a positive point as it does not get so crowded.
Fantastic experience: Honestly I was underwhelmed at first but this is a great city beach… not as pretty as the city beaches in Biarritz… but certainly very usable, great facilities (maybe best public showers I’ve seen at a beach) , decent for swimming and fantastic for surfing.
Fantastic experience: Stretching about 800 meters, the beach is a popular hotspot for surfers and younger crowds. It’s known for its energetic water sports scene combined with the laid-back charm of Basque coastal culture. "Zurriola" refers to the local area.
Fantastic experience: Wide beach but felt local and uncrossed. Waves a little messy but good enough for surfing. Lots of surf schools operating.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful beach for the surfers
Fantastic experience: Chill beach a little less protected from the waves than the big one in Donostia
Fantastic experience: Perfect little surf beach in San Sebastián. We rented boards and wetsuits from Hawaii Donostia and my daughter caught her first wave all the wave in. There’s plenty of space for different levels of surfing and the beach is so clean and pretty
Fantastic experience: Great waves for beginners with sandy beach bottom. They also have volleyball courts and the beach is very clean
Fantastic experience: incredibly beautiful and a lot of places to sink in the sun<3
Fantastic experience: This is a beautiful beach with great scenery excellent views, and and children everywhere playing and having a good time. This is a very a family-friendly place.
Fantastic experience: Zurriola Beach, located in the Gros neighborhood of San Sebastián, is known for its youthful atmosphere and strong waves, making it a popular destination. We will return :)
Fantastic experience: A perfect spot to enjoy and unwind
Fantastic experience: The best beach to watch surfers.
Fantastic experience: It’s a beautiful beach at the end of San Sebastián. There’s plenty of space for a large crowd, and it’s great to watch the surfers there!
Fantastic experience: Good beach in an unbeatable environment
Positive experience: Beautiful beach with nice waves. A lot of sports activities are done on this beach. The waves make it not really nice for swimming; for that, you might want to go to the other beach. Otherwise, you can walk fantastic along the promenade. There are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the sun and the sea breeze.
Fantastic experience: Beach on the right side of the river that runs through San Sebastian. Frequented by many local surfers and surrounded by the beautiful buildings of the city.
Fantastic experience: On a picturesque beach with developed infrastructure, you can find clean water, a sandy shore, sports facilities, dining establishments, and a fresh water shower.
Fantastic experience: It is a pleasure to walk along this beach, with shops, people, and a welcoming atmosphere. The surfers give it a very special energy.
Negative experience: The dogs are leashed. Yes.
Fantastic experience: Excellent sandy beach, clean water, developed infrastructure, cafes and restaurants on the promenade, volleyball courts, a surfing area, and the availability of showers with pressurized water. Perfect cleanliness on the beach. One of the best beaches. Beautiful views. The sunset is a separate topic for lovers of this phenomenon; it is magnificent here.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach, with less fame than La Concha but equally interesting.
Fantastic experience: What a beach. If you like surfing just go.
Fantastic experience: Superb beach, a bit less crowded than the large beach of La Concha.
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach for catching waves. An amazing corner of San Sebastián!!!
Fantastic experience: This is a beach!
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach
Fantastic experience: Very good access ways
Fantastic experience: Excellent for swimming and enjoying a sunny day
Fantastic experience: Good wave jumping!
Fantastic experience: Great beach. Cozy area. Many surfers.
Positive experience: Beach mainly reserved for surfers. However, there are small swimming areas. Lockers, restrooms, it is well equipped. But what... surprises is that you encounter naked people without it being indicated.
Negative experience: It's a beautiful beach, but I didn't like that the lifeguards limited the swimming area to a third of the beach; people were crowded in the water and the rest of the beach was for surfers, I found it dangerous.
Positive experience: Clean...and not so crowded...
Positive experience: nice beach mostly locals where here and there being completely nude is not a problem it seems!
Fantastic experience: Excellent beach. Clean sand. Waves four meters high toss vacationers around))) but you can't pull anyone out of the water by the ears. There are showers. If such waves are frightening, there is a much calmer (main city) beach in the bay a kilometer to the left.
Fantastic experience: Nice beach for surfing! Jazz festival is so good we love the local band!
Fantastic experience: ❤️
Positive experience: nice beach, you can also surf there but it is very crowded
Fantastic experience: Nice public beach, in the center and with good waves for surfing and bodyboarding. For swimming, the other city beach is better.
Fantastic experience: Nice beach, a younger atmosphere than in the rest of the beaches in the city.
Fantastic experience: One of the best, if not the best city beach I know!
Positive experience: a little less crowded than on the main beach of the city and I appreciated the showers to rinse off
Positive experience: Info camperisti (07/07/24): This is the beach for surfers and ball games, but it is preferably frequented by locals.
Fantastic experience: My favorite beach in the world
Positive experience: An urban beach with not very good waves
Positive experience: It's very nice, and quite clean.
Fantastic experience: Beach with quite a few waves, recommended
Fantastic experience: No comments, better to come and enjoy this beautiful place.
Fantastic experience: On the left side of the beach, it's the most interesting. Not recommended for the faint-hearted, those with weak hearts, and children should not go there.
Fantastic experience: A crowded but beautiful beach.
Fantastic experience: Magical place, you can share with family, go surfing, go with your pet and have a spectacular day
Fantastic experience: You have to be there and feel the vibe ✅
Fantastic experience: Because the views are wonderful.. it smells like the sea... I go to clear my mind and there is always air... and surfers and there is Sagües with its bars and its young people laughing and all of this together gives me life and breath.
Fantastic experience: Superb beach for surfers and for walking too.
Fantastic experience: They performed next to the concert venue. The place is impressive - from the high waves to the calm bay. Awesome!
Positive experience: Quite a nice cove in San Sebastian. You can see the city's iconic statue from here. There is also a church not far from the beach that is worth a visit. A note to those planning to take a walk: the stroll ends at this beach. You cannot continue further due to landslides.
Fantastic experience: One of the famous beaches of San Sebastián
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach. Next to the river mouth. With a magnificent pedestrian promenade. Area for water activities for children. When we were there, they had set up different stalls, stages, etc. Less crowded than La Concha beach. Also, fewer anchored boats. Less bothersome seagulls.
Fantastic experience: This is very incredible beauty.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful surfing beach, also suitable for beginners. Bera Bera Surf school on site is very good.
Positive experience: It's a nice beach, but not for swimming. The waves are quite big and swimming is not allowed. At night, this beach is cleaned of trash.
Fantastic experience: White sand, quiet, cozy, girls sunbathe without bras.
Fantastic experience: A dream to relax. Cleanliness at the beach is top-notch.
Fantastic experience: The beach is very nice and the waves are great!
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, peaceful and family-friendly place
Fantastic experience: The best place to share with friends, family, or in solitude.
Fantastic experience: Great beach with sand vball and surfing
Negative experience: The swimming area is getting smaller each time because surfers have invaded the beach.
Fantastic experience: Very fun if you like waves. Great for surfing.
Negative experience: Beautiful beach, but the swimming area is becoming more limited. The town hall has restricted the bathing zones to 3 areas of 59 meters each... Considering that Zurriola is 800 meters long, the remaining 650 meters are designated for surfers... If summer is the time when you can get into the water for a swim, and surfers have all year round to surf... I don't understand this restriction by the town hall during the summer season. Or that in my case, living just a few meters from the beach, I have to go to La Concha, which is a 20-minute walk away, to be able to swim peacefully. I think surfing is great, and I am a surfer myself... But there is too much chaos with the surf schools... which have grown like mushrooms in recent years.
Positive experience: This beach is a true gem located in a setting of great beauty. Although it is not particularly extensive compared to other beaches, its charm is undeniable and it ranks first in my preference among the three that San Sebastián offers. What makes this beach special is its welcoming atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. The combination of the soft sand, the crystal-clear sea water, and the mountains that surround it creates an impressive backdrop. However, what truly sets it apart is the celebration of the night of San Juan. On this occasion, young people gather to light bonfires on the beach, creating a magical and festive atmosphere. The beach comes alive with the glow of the flames, music, and the joy of the people, making it an exceptional place to celebrate this festivity. In summary, this beach is not only a beautiful place but also has a unique personality that makes it stand out among the others in San Sebastián. A true treasure for those seeking a special experience on the coast.
Positive experience: Very surfer beach.
Positive experience: Very nice sandy beach, mainly for surfers. It has waves all year round, but there are also quite strong currents that can be dangerous, especially outside the lifeguard season. There are no rocks. Overall, it is a very clean beach, except when there is a storm that collects all the garbage and tree debris that falls into the river.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic beach and stunning ocean
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful, we happened to see the sunset.
Fantastic experience: This beach is a good place for surfing! The waves!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful, very relaxing, fine sand that doesn't burn, the water is at a very good temperature, very clean and clear, I love it, I recommend it 100%
Negative experience: Beautiful beach. Although the lifeguards on the day we went didn't allow us to get in more than 10 centimeters, so it's hard to enjoy.
Negative experience: This beach is in San Sebastián. Basque Country SPAIN.. warm waters. clear. spacious.
Positive experience: The sand was quite clean and there are trash cans to keep it that way, although there are people who insist on making it not so...it's a shame
Positive experience: San Sebastián is a rip-off. The prices are outrageous. At the Simpson bar, they charged us €8.60 for a coffee and a can of beer. Never again that city. I don't have the money to pay for it, even so, I won't go back to that area, let alone to that bar.
Positive experience: Good for surfers but waves are too high to swim
Fantastic experience: Nice beach great views, everything around is beautiful. Highly recommended
Fantastic experience: Great place for the surfers!
Fantastic experience: The place for surf in San Sebastian Nice Beach, you have several places around to rent boards, wetsuits and take classes. One is even inside the beach (at least in summer)
Fantastic experience: Went here for sunset on a Monday. It wasn’t slammed but somewhat packed. Had plenty of areas to park up against for the amazing views. It is the smaller of the two beaches and tends to get less crowded. Very peaceful!
Fantastic experience: Nice beach with public showers. Also good for surfing
Fantastic experience: This is the beach to go to! It does get crowded at times but it’s great. The neighbourhood Gros has a lot of new and diverse restaurants and fun unique local shops
Fantastic experience: Spectacular beach right by the city. The sands are soft and is raked each day. It slopes gently to the water and there are nice sections where it’s quite shallow that kiddies can play in. Was there early September and the water was still warm.
Fantastic experience: Very pretty beach a bit more calm than the bigger beach on the other side of the mountain. Plenary of space for dogs and kids to run around safely. Very clean and wonderful views.
Fantastic experience: Très beau... toutefois on a pas pied rapidement...
Fantastic experience: One of the best basque country beaches, for young people; all kind of surfing and leisure activities
Fantastic experience: Really nice and pretty well organised beach. Mainly for surfers but quite possible to swim.
Fantastic experience: Best beach to relax during the summer months
Negative experience: Basic beach. Sand so no rocks. Jesus on the left. Surfers makes the law. Overcrowded. Go to Corsica for nice beaches instead.
Fantastic experience: Loved this beach better than Concha beach. Less busy and the water is better plus there is lifeguards there to keep an eye on the surfers.
Positive experience: Big beach. Lovely sand. Good for surfing, but waves are pretty big in the afternoon so be careful if you prefer calm water
Positive experience: The second of the beaches in San Sebastian, a little quieter than the main beach and there is less going on but never the less still beautiful. If you want less hustle and bustle this will suit you better.
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