The local beach by the spot we are staying...I love that it's never been busy all the times we have…read morebeen here. Make sure to read all the signs along the promenade that explains the history of the area, the homes along the water and the beach.

Gorgeous beach. Very clean. It's very relaxing and empty…read moreduring most of the year. Locals usually take their dogs to play at the beach.

Beautiful beach. It can get very crowded, though, and it wasn't even summer yet. It's shaped like a…read morecrescent. There are boat rides to the little island. Very nice.

Out of the 4 beaches around Donosti, this one is the one that has the tallest waves and…read moresurf...therefore, it is here that you can see the surfers ride the waves and enjoy hanging ten. The water was a bit cold and the weather was kind of cool while I was visiting, so many of the surfers had wet suits. There are stations for lifeguards and first aid that are open based on the season and a set schedule. Many restaurants, cafes and shops are located right across the beach.

This was my favorite beach in San Sebastian. It is typically called the "Surfer Beach" because…read moreguess what? It's a surfer beach! This a great beach to bum at - the sand is nice and soft. And it's a really nice place to just chill and watch surfers surf! There are designated areas when people can go in the water and play. The lifeguards try and ensure that people aren't getting too close to the high waves and surfers. In terms of the surf, the waves are pretty decent. You'll usually come across knee high to waist high waves (at least that's what is was when I was there). This is a great place for beginner/intermediate surfers to improve their skill level! Beware though, the waves come in very quickly, one after the other. This made me a little exhausted because every time I surfed a wave, it would take me a while to get back to the "safe spot" or the break (I am not the strongest swimmer or most skilled surfer). You'll see many of the more skilled surfers drop out of a wave to avoid coming to close to the shore, if this makes sense. For the 1st timers, if you stay near the left side of the beach, the waves are ankle to knee high! Great place to learn, you'll see all the surf schools out here too!

Another gorgeous beach!! It's very calm with incredible views of the Isla and the town. I really…read moreenjoyed lounging around here and soaking in the water and sights.

One of the most stunning beaches I have ever seen in my life! The rock formations are out of this…read moreworld and seem unreal. The water was nice and warm and it was wonderful to spend a few hours here. Highly recommend it!

On our way to La Rioja we came to Zumaia for a few hours. Mostly because we wanted to check on this…read morefamous (now even more so) beach. It is an impressive sight and well worth a drive. And especially after Game Of Thrones the popularity for sure really took off. There is no parking here, your best bet is to park by the "Txomin Agirre Kalea" street by the river. Plenty of metered parking. And it's only an easy 10' stroll to this beach. The beach itself is a dark-sand beach. But it's not the beach that makes most people come here. It's the amazing rock formations and cliffs. Some rocks stand out like razors and the cliffs do look like they've been carved. But it's all mother nature and that makes it even more amazing. This is where some famous scenes from Dragonstone (GoT) were filmed. And it's interesting how easy it is to access for the public. And free....and no restrictions (except no pets). On the left side of the beach there are several caves. It's a bit wet on the way, but you can get there with sneakers even. On the right side are the razor-shaped formations and also the impressive cliffs. Be careful where to access, because it's swampy and you might bury your feet in it (like me). On the very right are some small stairs, the best way to access this area. It's really a great place to stroll along the beach. Great views. And less visitors than you might think. Especially if you walk along the beach on the right, then there are less and less people....the further you go. Impressive place. One of the best we've visited on this Road Trip.

The most stunning beach I have seen (although admitedly I have never been to the Caribbean ;), set…read morein El Sardinero, an iconic area in Santander, where you can also find a very distinctive building, the Casino. This beach is something worth seeing, especially when the tide is down, and the First and Second Sardinero beaches are joined through the corner under the Piquio Gardens, and then the First Sardinero beach is joined at the other end with the Concha beach (Shell beach). You can then walk them all up and down, having 1km and 500m more or less to walk each way. You can also walk the seaside walk all along it (and further more all the way to the city centre) without interruptions! If you like a good beach, I thoroughly recommend this one.

This beach is beautiful, and an easy, close getaway from the city feel. It's an easy bus ride from…read morethe city center that will only take about fifteen minutes, maybe less. It was really pretty even in the fall. I went before it got really cold here, so I'm sure it's amazing when it's warmer. The water is so distinctively blue from the sand and the beautiful cliffs. There's also a Regma ice cream right there and more. Being lazy so go to www.kimstravelblog.com for pictures and more info. I'll come back and post them here later :)