Zarautz: Zarautz Beach
Zarautz has served as a seaside resort in Gipuzkoa since the late 19th century. Its 2.5-kilometre Zarautz Beach, on the Bay of Biscay, is the longest sandy beach in the province and a major centre for surfing. A promenade and dense urban frontage trace the shore, while the Iñurritza dunes at the eastern end are protected as a biotope. Inland, the old town retains the Gothic parish church of Santa María la Real and Torre Luzea, a medieval tower house. Zarautz lies on the Basque coast between San Sebastián and Getaria, where fishing traditions and txakoli wine remain part of local life.
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The landscape around Zarautz is a low coastal plain between green Basque hills and the Bay of Biscay, which has shaped both the urban form and local economy. The town spreads behind Zarautz Beach, a long Atlantic strand whose waves have made it an important surfing centre on Spain’s northern coast. Its compact centre preserves older Basque architecture, including Torre Luzea, a medieval tower house, while the seafront keeps daily life closely linked to the beach. Vineyards on the surrounding coastal slopes belong to the Getariako Txakolina wine area, known for its lightly sparkling Basque txakoli. Explore nearby places to build a fuller picture of Zarautz and Gipuzkoa.
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