The village of Zarautz is located in the province of Gipuzkoa, about 20 kilometres west of San Sebastían. This modest town hides a paradise for surfers from all over Spain, where sport, nature, and food combine to create this place a fantastic mix to visit.

Tourists seeking a break from the city without losing touch with Gipuzkoa's essence visit this charming village, which boasts the Basque Country's longest beach.

Zarautz is a great place to come if you want to immerse yourself in the sceneries of Gipuzkoa, one of the most popular surfing destinations in the country!

The climatic and orographic features of this town on the Cantabrian coast give the ideal environment for the growth of this popular sport in northern communities.

Where can you go surfing in Zarautz?

The beach that protects Zarautz is the longest in the Basque Country and one of the longest in all of Cantabrian, stretching more than 2,500 meters from the Palacio de Narros to Iñurritza. Due to the sandy bottom of the beach, the waves are perfect for surfing. Formed by constant and extensive waves of different sizes, any surfer regardless of their expertise can dare to catch them.

El Puerto, Argiano, the epicentre of the coast, and El Canal are the most notable places in Zarautz where you may catch a wave.

Why should you travel to Zarautz to surf?

- Climate of the region: The temperature in this part of Gipuzkoa is typical of Cantabrian weather, chilly yet consistent, allowing for year-round surfing, with the autumn season being the most popular among local surfers. Because of the excellent summer temps, the purest Mediterranean surfers don their wetsuits and head to this beach to escape the heat.

- Zarautz, the surfing hub of the north: The surfing heritage is apparent from the moment you enter the city. What was once a fishing village has since evolved into a destination for surf enthusiasts around the world. This beach accommodates both novice and seasoned surfers who have become legends.

- Surfing culture: There is an infinite number of surfing options in this seaside town. The tremendous surfing tradition in Zarautz has resulted in an ever-expanding selection of surfing classes and surfboard rentals, including the top surfing schools in the north of Spain.

You can enjoy the gastronomy of the traditional local taverns, a stroll along the Iñurritza regatta, or a visit to different viewpoints such as Itegi, from where you can observe the beach inundated with surfers, but you should definitely venture out and try surfing, as there is everything from one-hour classes to courses lasting several days available.

- From novice to professional: Zarautz beach has been dubbed 'Europe's quarry' because of the high number of experienced surfers eager to welcome newcomers to the sport. Because of the municipality's surfing tradition, important national and international surfing contests have chosen to stage some of their events here.

This town has hosted the World Surfing Championships, organised by the WSL. On several occasions, Gipuzkoans of the stature of Hodei Collazo and Aritz Aramburu have managed to win the title on the same beach that has accompanied them throughout their careers.

- It is much more than surfing... This is a place made for boards, as on Zarautz beach itself, you can find a skatepark where you can surf its various ramps. This place attracts sunbathers when surfing is difficult due to the weather conditions.

In brief, there are fantastic areas beyond the shore, such as the Pagoeta Natural Park, which is only a few kilometres from the coast. You will be introduced to Gipuzkoa's history and customs, as well as touring the key locations where Basque food has flourished.

Gipuzkoa is, without a doubt, a magical area where the finest of Basque and surfing cultures collide to produce the perfect environment for sports, adventure, and nature enthusiasts.