Top Beaches in San Sebastian, Spain

San Sebastián is a beautiful, charming city in the Basque province of Guipuzcoa, with a population of around 200,000 inhabitants. It is a very popular tourist destination and has some very pretty beaches. There are 3 city beaches and several other nice beaches in pretty villages just a short drive or bus journey from San Sebastián. Here is a description of the best beaches in and near San Sebastián.

1.     The Concha Beach

Located within the Concha bay, this is the largest and most central of San Sebastian’s 3 beaches. It has fine, golden sand and forms an arc covering about 2 kilometers. It is very good for swimming as it has calm water most of the time. It has lots of very good facilities like showers (indoor and outdoor), toilets, lockers, changing rooms and life guards. The blue and white sun shades which cover a large section of the beach during the holiday season can be hired daily, per week, per month or per season and form a typical feature of beaches in San Sebastian. There is also an area reserved for sports on the beach.

2.     Ondarreta Beach

It is also situated in the Concha bay and is connected to the Concha beach by a narrow walkway which disappears at high tide. It is much smaller than the Concha beach but has the same facilities. In summer it has a children’s club with two swimming pools and canoes for hire. There is a large car park about 500 meters from the beach.

3.     Zurriola Beach

Zurriola Beach went under extensive redevelopment in 1995 when it was enlargened considerably. It is located in front of the Moneo Cubes. This beach faces onto the open sea and attracts many surfers all year round. It has the same facilities as the Concha as well as a children’s club during the summer, a surfing school and surf boards for hire (all year round).

4.     Fuenterrabia Beach

This small beach has fine, golden sand and is located in Fuenterrabia, a fishing village about 20 kilometers from San Sebastian just on the border with France. It has good facilities such as showers, toilets and a large car park near the beach. You can see France on the other side of the bay from here. There are some excellent places to eat, including Alameda Restaurant and Ramón Roteta .

Deciding to spend your holiday closely to some of the mentioned beaches, you have to think of a good place to stay. As it is a well-developed city, there are plenty of hotels in San Sebastian. You just have to find the best place for accommodation in San Sebastian that your pocket will allow. You will be pleased with the quality of the service and the attitude of the staff. So do not hesitate anymore! Just contact us and we will provide you the best experience in San Sebastian that you have ever dreamt!