Zarautz
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Zarautz

Gipuzkoa, Basque Country

A 2.5-km surf beach backed by a quiet medieval town.

A short history

Once the summer playground of the Spanish royal family, Zarautz still has a regal seafront promenade. Today it's the surf capital of the Basque coast.

What to see

  • Playa de Zarautz
  • Torre Luzea (medieval tower)
  • Photography Museum

Where to eat

  • Karlos Arguiñano (splurge)
  • Bar Txiki Polit

Where to sleep

  • Albergue Convento San Francisco
  • Pensión Txiki Polit