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San Sebastián

Beach sights in San Sebastián

  1. A

    Playa de la Concha

    Easily among the best city beaches in Europe.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Playa de Ondarreta

    The westerly extensin of Play de la Concha, this is one of the most impressive beaches in Europe. Expect crowds in summer. The Isla de Santa Clara, about 700m from the beach, is accessible by boats that run to the island every half-hour from June to September (around €2).

    reviewed

  3. C

    Playa de Gros

    Playa de Gros, east of Río Urumea, is the city’s main surf beach. Swimming here is dangerous but it has a local vibe.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Playa de la Zurriola

    The Playa de la Zurriola (Playa de Gros) is a popular beach, though less crowded than some others, with both swimmers and surfers.

    reviewed

  5. Beaches & Isla de Santa Clara

    Fulfilling almost every idea of how a perfect city beach should be formed, Playa de la Concha and its westerly extension, Playa de Ondarreta, are easily among the best city beaches in Europe. Throughout the long summer months a fiesta atmosphere prevails, with thousands of tanned and toned bodies spread across the sands. The swimming is almost always safe. The Isla de Santa Clara, about 700m from the beach, is accessible by glass-bottom boats that run every half-hour from June to September from the fishing port. At low tide the island gains its own tiny beach.

    Less popular, but just as showy, Playa de Gros, east of Río Urumea, is the city’s main surf beach. Though swimming…

    reviewed