There is no wave that will stop you this summer.
The Basque Country has always been and will be surfing paradise , yes they are too Tarifa and Fuerteventura , but who has surfed in the Cantabrian knows that there is something in its waves that hooks. Beaches open to the sea, extensive and with rough waves that delight those who dance on the sea.
Since the 60's, the beaches of the Basque Country were among the first to see surfers and, although many prefer them in the fall, summer can also be a good opportunity to take off the wetsuit. Here we go!
Zarautz
is the queen of the beaches of the Basque Country or the mother of all surfer beaches . It is suitable for beginners as well as for experienced on the matter, both in autumn and summer. If you are one of the first, here you will find schools where you can learn.
It is the largest of Guipuzcoa with different areas for everyone: the western end for families and bathers, the center, reserved for surfers, and the dunes at the eastern end, are the habitat of fauna and flora. In Zarautz Numerous competitions are held, such as the Rip Curl Pro Surf In September.
The big waves at Barrika beach.
Menakoz, Sopelana
if you are looking for movie waves and you have experience, this is your beach without a doubt. Menakoz belongs to barrel and its beach is one of the wildest you will find around here. A total of 400 meters in length, with waters that open to the sea, with little sand, more solitary than any other, perfect for nudists Y catch waves.
Hers are famous big waves , which can reach 5-6 meters surfable, very strong and somewhat dangerous. In October, the Punta Galea Challenge , for international elite surfers.
Mundaka, Basque Country.
Mundaka
The Laidatxu beach in ** Mundaka ** is a show, both for those who are going to surf and for those who simply want to enjoy one of the best beaches in the Basque Country and see how the experts ride waves.
Since it is located at the end of the Gernika estuary , this makes it change throughout the year, it is also found in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve , declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
It is one of the 10 best waves in the world , with high level left waves , although yes, only suitable for specialists. Their tube wave It is characterized by its great length, being able to hold up to four meters. There is also room for windsurfing, paddle surfing and canoeing.
Plentzia
This is the best beach if you go to get started in surfing , in fact it is common that you find schools practicing in it. Plentzia is adjacent to the Gorliz beach and, although it is very popular with families, it is one of the best when conditions are adverse and the sea is out of phase. It has a long left wave and calm waters.
What has been your best wave?
Hendaye
This beach is waiting for you in Saint John of Luz, in the French part of Basque Country , a few kilometers from San Sebastián . A total of 3 km of beach for families but also for surfers as it is a wide beach with waters that are especially interesting for beginners.
But for the experts, there are the huge belharra waves on a reef located between the port of Saint Jean de Luz and Hendaye.
Biarritz
is the surfing capital of europe , and belongs to french basque country . It was here that the practice of surfing in the north of Spain during the 60's, for that reason there are many competitions, festivals and there are numerous schools since then.
Biarritz has more than six beaches , known for surfing and for the benefits that its algae have for health. But beware, because not all of them can be practiced surfing.
The best known is Beach of the Cote des Basques , a beautiful beach for its cliffs and its high tide; also the Beach Marbella and the grand plage , better for those who start in the wave sport.
Biarritz, the coolest beach to surf in the French Basque Country.