San Sebastian – Donostia Trip Overview
Looking to surf, explore and escape the crowds?
Surfing the Basque country really is something special with many different waves in such a small area. From Hossegor to Mundaka this coastline is one of the most famous places in the world to surf. There’s an amazing variety of beach breaks, long points and reefs and there really is a surf trip to suit everyone and all levels. If anyone knows the best spots for surfing around these parts it’s us.
Depending on the conditions we’ll head up into France or west in Spain. The countryside is amazing and we’ll have plenty of time to see the local sights. We usually have one long session or two shorter ones at different breaks. Then we’ll stop for our traditional Basque picnic which will definitely hit those hunger pains.
Bring your own gear or we can provide you with all the equipment you need.
So lets leave the city behind and come surf with us for the best trip with all the locals insiders knowledge.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: San Sebastian – Donostia, Spain
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting San Sebastian – Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
Looking to surf, explore and escape the crowds?
Surfing the Basque country really is something special with many different waves in such a small area. From Hossegor to Mundaka this coastline is one of the most famous places in the world to surf. There’s an amazing variety of beach breaks, long points and reefs and there really is a surf trip to suit everyone and all levels. If anyone knows the best spots for surfing around these parts it’s us.
Depending on the conditions we’ll head up into France or west in Spain. The countryside is amazing and we’ll have plenty of time to see the local sights. We usually have one long session or two shorter ones at different breaks. Then we’ll stop for our traditional Basque picnic which will definitely hit those hunger pains.
Bring your own gear or we can provide you with all the equipment you need.
So lets leave the city behind and come surf with us for the best trip with all the locals insiders knowledge.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Plage de Lafitenia, Chemin de Lafitenia Quartier Acotz, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz France
We’ll park at the top of this beautiful beach with spectacular views with a long rolling right hander.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Biarritz, Biarritz, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Off to the chicest of French Basque towns where surf mixes with fashion and the beach is on the doorstep. There are two consistent waves in the area and after surfing we’ll have a chance to amble through the streets and get a feel for the locals way of life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Anglet, Anglet, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
There is a wide variety of waves in this area, we’ll pick the best option from these fun beach breaks then find a good picnic spot and soak up the sights.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Guethary, Guethary, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
This is one of our favourite Basque villages, it has a really relaxed vibe with one of the best wave set ups in the area, lots of reefs and points to choose from. We’ll surf and then settle back to take it all in from the best vantage point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zarautz, Zarautz, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
This classic Basque town has a strong surf vibe with a really long beach and mellow waves. We’ll find our spot in the sea away from the crowd before pottering the streets or having a picnic overlooking the coast.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Getaria, Getaria, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
There are many waves in this area, we’ll go surf the place most suited to you. Then we’ll head to the bustling working port of Getaria for a stroll behind the scenes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mundaka, Mundaka, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
This is one of the most famous left handers in the world, a long, shallow, fast, barrelling wave with a typical local village out front. It’s also one of the most beautiful areas in the Basque Country set on a spectacular estuary bursting with wildlife with views to die for. We’ll surf then go to our favourite look out for our perfect picnic.
Duration: 30 minutes
