The impressive Zarautz beach has many attractions, but without a doubt, if it stands out for anything, it's for being one of the best places on the entire Gipuzkoa coast for surfing. This beautiful Basque beach is one of the most important surfing hotspots on the entire peninsula. But it also undoubtedly stands out far above most other attractions for its exquisite cuisine. Zarautz: Surf and Gastronomy in its purest form.
In Zarautz, you'll find an ideal spot for surfing, and its conditions couldn't be more ideal: supreme waves of around three meters high and an ideal temperature year-round have made this spot one of the most sought-after areas for surfers around the world.
Surfing legends such as Aritz Aranburu and Hodey Collazo were born on Zarautz Beach, and figures such as Ibon Amatriain also started here and gained worldwide prominence. It's worth noting that the beach is not only the perfect place for new surfing stars to emerge, but also an ideal destination for surfing greats to establish themselves and reach the top of the world championship. It's no wonder that the beach hosts the prestigious international championship of this fabulous discipline throughout September, for example.
I'd also like to point out that if you're looking to get started in surfing, Zarautz has approximately half a dozen top-notch schools where you can begin your first steps in the world of surfing. It's worth noting that if you're looking for something more than just surfing, in the beautiful town of Zarautz you'll find the ultimate expression of one of the Basque gems: its cuisine. A world-class cuisine will be presented to you in Zarautz, allowing you to fully understand Basque culture through its exquisite and renowned dishes, where quality, flavor, and aroma come together to captivate visitors.
Its tempting cuisine will take the form of dishes such as hake in green sauce or baby squid in its own ink, and of course, also "a la pelaillo." This includes dishes as delicious as roasted sardines or grilled txitarro, with the addition of the well-known cod pil pil or spider crab. As we can see, this is a tribute to the fishy delicacies that the Basque coast presents to us, a tribute that can be enjoyed by downing a few good glasses of txakoli.
And, of course, the best way to discover Zarautz's gastronomy is in the local restaurants. Authentic temples of good food and drink that will open their doors wide to you, offering unparalleled quality and service. Some of the big names include Otzaterra, Kirkilla, and Aiten Etxe, and of course, you'll definitely want to discover the exceptional and media-friendly Karlos Arguiñano restaurant. Zarautz Surf and Gastronomy, what more could you ask for?
