5 paradisiacal beaches in Spain perfect for surfing

Surfing in Spain has gained a lot of presence in recent years, and this has been, in part, thanks to the quality of the beaches and waves that we can find in our country, and the climate, which favors surfing. surfing practically all year round.

Surfing in Spain began to become popular influenced by that of Biarritz, where the practice had already established itself; due to the similarity of the sea conditions and its proximity to the peninsula, it began to grow in the north of Spain and continued to spread throughout the country.

The surf, as we all know, is closely related to the love of nature, the desire to disconnect from routine and social demands for a while, to find ourselves alone, with our board at sea. That's why the beaches, the ocean and the mountains somehow have a somewhat lonely touch, and you don't have to look too far to find a secluded place where you can be alone.

In today's post we offer you 5 ideal beaches for surfing and where you can find spots, almost deserted hiding places and unknown to almost everyone, which will make you feel like you have suddenly teleported to a place heavenly.

ZUMAIA BEACH, BASQUE COUNTRY

Northern Spain is the area par excellence for practicing surfing. Zumaya, located on the coast of Guipúzcoa, is one of the favorite spots for professional and amateur surfers, not only because of the powerful waves that are formed thanks to the layout of the rocky terrain when the wind blows in the right direction, but also because of the landscape that the place offers.

An immense space, open to the sea in the shape of a crescent, surrounded by cliffs, rock formations and vegetation, is what Zumaya offers us, which also has a geological spectacle called flysch, which is a set of formations of hard rocks that alternate with other softer ones making a shape in sheets, that one after another, extend along 8 kilometers. They have a prehistoric origin and were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.

Zumaya is a very crowded beach, especially in the summer months, by local and foreign surfers who cannot miss riding these Basque waves, so seeing it empty is difficult, however, very close to the main beach, there are hidden paths and known by very few that are perfect to rest after surfing and be calm.

The first thing you should do is get to the Church of San Telmo, and continue walking forward, leaving the church behind, towards the viewpoint. Once at the viewpoint, you can see to the left, from above, a small inlet of water in the sea in the shape of a half circle, which looks like something out of a movie and is perfect for resting, bathing and lying down to take a sunbath. sun when the tide is out. It can be accessed via a dirt road that descends to the shore.

SALINAS BEACH, ASTURIAS

If we go to Asturias, we can also find impressive beaches for surfing, in fact, Salinas beach is also known as "the city of surfing", which says a lot about the quality of the place.

Salinas is located on the central coast of Asturias, very close to Avilés, and is one of the star destinations for surfers from all over the world. The beach extends over two and a half kilometers and is divided into three zones; that of bathers, that of local surfers, and that of surf schools and amateurs who are not from the city. Salinas is also well known for its longboard festival, which is organized every summer and fills the city with vans and surfboards, exuding a relaxed and slightly hippie aura that is worth living.

Despite its large extension, the beach is also usually quite busy and does not appear to be a paradisiacal or very quiet place, however, there are many places that are not so visible and that are perfect for getting away from the noise and getting into connection with nature: To the left of the Philippe Cousteau Museum of Anchors, almost leaving Salinas, there is a small space isolated from the outside, between rocks, and with a stony floor that offers the best sunsets, the best smell of the sea and the best sound of the water when it comes into contact with the stones, in the whole city.

MUNDAKA BEACH, BASQUE COUNTRY

Mundaka beach, located in Vizcaya, at the mouth of the Urdaibai estuary, generates one of the best waves in Europe, which the best surfers in the world have already visited.

In Mundaka a very long left wave is created and can reach 5 meters in height.

Craig Sage, an Australian surfer who used to travel in search of waves, arrived in Spain and stated in a book entitled “Mundaka surf to live” that: “The extraordinary quality of the Mundaka wave was discovered by foreign surfers who kept it a secret, as long as they could, like a little paradise hidden in a little corner of the Iberian Peninsula”.

On the other hand, once again, the natural environment that surrounds the place could not be more welcoming; The colors of the sand are dark and many times you can see white, red and blue boats stranded in the sand, some worn out. If you investigate a bit and walk not only along the main beach, you can find empty corners and small estuaries that have rocky formations or small forests and are surrounded by the sea.

EL CONFITAL BEACH, CANARY ISLANDS

Confital beach is also considered one of the best European beaches. It offers large tubes and waves and practically vertical walls on days with good weather conditions. El Confital is fortunate in that it is not so directly affected by the trade winds that hit Gran Canaria, which means that normally it is possible to surf well on that beach. On occasions, El Confital has been the cradle of surfing championships such as Red Bull Rival, or the WQS and ASP events.

This beach is very frequented by locals and surfers from the area, normally in the months of September and May, which is when the best quality waves are created. The waves break on a shallow volcanic soil, the characteristics of the surroundings and the environment have the potential to turn Confital into a paradisiacal beach, if not so many people visit it.

FAMARA BEACH, CANARY ISLANDS

Some media also call Famara “the Hawaii of Europe”, which is located in Lanzarote, in the northwest area of ​​the island, within the Chinijo Archipelago Natural Park. It has a dimension of just over three kilometers and the sand that runs along it is completely white.

This area offers an unprecedented volcanic landscape, which combines beaches with rocky bottoms, which are perfect for professional surfers, but also with sandy soil, for those more amateurs. This type of terrain can also be seen on the surface, which alternates between mountains and sand dunes.

Among the best spots on Famara beach that we can find for good surfing, we find Izquierda de San Juan, which, thanks to the good quality it offers, has been used by the ASP to carry out tests. El Cagao or Muelle de Famara are also places that will not disappoint any surfer.

Famara, despite offering very good quality surfing and being well known, is not a crowded beach, so you can enjoy the landscape, which is in front of La Graciosa, the terrain, something similar to the moon, of the sunsets on the white sand and the surf.

Surfing in Spain is easy and accessible, wherever you live, you surely have a beach not far from home where you can escape, alone or with friends, to enjoy the waves, nature and sports.