Zurriola beach
Zurriola is one of the three city beaches of San Sebastian. This is a very beautiful stretch of coast, surrounded by picturesque mountains. The beach is separated from the nearest residential areas by a well-equipped promenade.
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Beach description
The area of the beach almost reaches 100 square meters. meters, it is very large (length - 800 m, width - 100 m). The natural borders of Zurriola are Mount Ulia and the Urumea River. The presence of waves and wind makes it less crowded than neighboring sections of the coast. Zurriola has a zone for surfers and for those who decide to just go for a swim.
The beach on this stretch of coast exists for a long time, but in 1994 it was modernized. Now the coast is great for relaxation and sports.
Zurriola is not very suitable for children, therefore it is not very popular among family tourists, but young people love it very much. It should be borne in mind that this is the only beach in the city where nudism is allowed.
When is it better to go
The beach season on the coast of Spain falls on the period from May to October. The water and air temperature reaches the most comfortable levels, thereby guaranteeing tourists a perfect vacation.
Video: Beach Zurriola
Infrastructure
The beach is fully equipped with everything necessary for relaxing on the coast and doing water sports. There is a shower, toilets, changing cabins (all these services are paid). During the season, rescuers are on duty near the shore.
Near the beach there is a surf school and equipment rental for this sport. There are several cafes and restaurants on the promenade. Car parking is available. Not far from Zurriola there are both expensive hotels with 5 or 4 stars, as well as more affordable guest houses.
Near the beach there is a building that traditionally holds a prestigious local film festival that has international status. The beach itself often becomes a platform for cultural events in the open. It hosts the annual jazz festival, as well as numerous competitions in water sports.
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- Mount Uliya is a picturesque natural site located right on the beach, from the top of which there is an excellent view of the surroundings.
- The Old Town is located across the river from Zurriola, so you can visit many attractions of San Sebastian walk from the coast.