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Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach

Zumaia, Spain

Nature

Tilted layers of rock covering some 60 million years stand like book pages on Itzurun beach and the cliffs by San Telmo hermitage. Visit at low tide to walk the wave-cut platforms; park in town and walk.

Nearest town
Zumaia, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
43.3004, -2.2597
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping ZumaiaCampsite
    1 km from Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • ItxaspeCampsite
    6 km from Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping TalaimendiCampsite
    9 km from Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Santa ElenaCampsite
    11 km from Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach
    TentsElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Orio kanpinaCampsite
    11 km from Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • ZingiraCampsite
    12 km from Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach?

Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach is in Zumaia, Spain, at GPS 43.3004, -2.2597. It is about 4 km from Getaria.

Can you camp near Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Zumaia, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach?

Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Basque coast: Gaztelugatxe, fishing ports and the Zumaia flysch.

What is there to see near Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Elantxobe (33 km), Corniche Basque (45 km), San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (45 km) and La Rhune rack railway (52 km).

When is the best time to visit Zumaia flysch at Itzurun beach?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)