Name: When you visit Euskadi, you absolutely cannot miss this spot. It is truly amazing. Make sure to come during low tide for the best experience!
Item: Playa De Sakoneta
Rating: 10
Author: Lorenzo Montecristo

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Ondarreta beach

Donostia San Sebastian 1.6 km

Very good

8.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season

7.8 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa de Malkorbe

Getaria 0.2 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

5.8 Amenities index

Kids friendly

Playa de Itzurun

Zumaia 0.5 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

6 Amenities index

Kids friendly

Zarautz Hondartza

Zarautz Beach

Zarautz 0.6 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

6 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa De Sakoneta

Itxaspe 1.7 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Dangerous path • Rocks cover • Rocks bottom

0 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Antilla Hondartza

Orio 1.4 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season

3.6 Amenities index

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Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Zarautz are Ondarreta beach, Playa de Malkorbe, Playa de Itzurun.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Zarautz, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Fine sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

2 out of 7 beaches in Zarautz are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 2 beaches in Zarautz have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Zarautz's beaches

Playa De Sakoneta

10 Lorenzo Montecristo

When you visit Euskadi, you absolutely cannot miss this spot. It is truly amazing. Make sure to come during low tide for the best experience!

Ondarreta beach

6 Marie-Claude Bouchard

Truly extraordinary! It has everything you need for a perfect day at the shore: clean restrooms, lockers, showers, delicious food, chairs, and wonderful people. Plus, the view is simply stunning!

Playa de Malkorbe

8 Krystian Majewski

This beach in town is great! It has beautiful, fine gray pebbles that make it perfect for a relaxing day in the sun.

Playa de Itzurun

8 Maurice Lee

I wasn't expecting much from this beach, but the scenery and the gorgeous views really blew me away. Parking can be a bit tricky unless you're just there for a few quick snaps.

Zarautz Beach Zarautz Hondartza

6 Iris Pastrolin

An amazing beach with incredible amenities. Fantastic facilities that make for an unforgettable experience.

Antilla Hondartza

6 Mateja Zlatkovic

This place was absolutely stunning - the golden fine sand, the rolling green hills in the background, and the crystal clear blue waters of the sea. I was even more taken aback by the picturesque hike leading up to it, despite the crowd. It was truly an unforgettable experience.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 22.7°C and the water temperature up to 22.5°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 11.3°C and the water temperature down to 12.9°C.

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