Located on the Atlantic coast, Guipuzcoa is the smallest province in Spain. It is a province of great contrasts - sea and mountains, cities and villages, industry and agriculture. There are almost 90 kms of coast consisting of steep cliffs, beautiful beaches and fishing ports. Gipuzkoa is not your typical tourist destination for 'sunny beaches'. However, its 17 beaches are clean, comfortable and mostly urban. They are essential to enjoy the beauty of the Cantabrian Sea in the summertime or for relaxing walks by the waves in winter. The beach at Zarautz, the longest, and the beach of La Concha in Donostia, the most elegant, are the two... [read more]
Located on the Atlantic coast, Guipuzcoa is the smallest province in Spain. It is a province of great contrasts - sea and mountains, cities and villages, industry and agriculture. There are almost 90 kms of coast consisting of steep cliffs, beautiful beaches and fishing ports. Gipuzkoa is not your typical tourist destination for 'sunny beaches'. However, its 17 beaches are clean, comfortable and mostly urban. They are essential to enjoy the beauty of the Cantabrian Sea in the summertime or for relaxing walks by the waves in winter. The beach at Zarautz, the longest, and the beach of La Concha in Donostia, the most elegant, are the two most well known. Gipuzkoa's 86 kilometres of coast alternate sand with urban centres and coastal mountains, such as Mount Jaizkibel, that take the colour green right down to the sea. The cliffs between Deba and Zumaia are spectacular geological formations called the 'flysch' and the 'rasa mareal'.The coastal towns have their own distinct personalities and numerous points of interest.
The Coast of Gipuzkoa, with its two Natural Parks, Aiako Harria and Pagoeta, also has its green side. The variety of landscapes ranges from charming spots such as Pasai Donibane, to industrialised areas such as the Port of Pasaia. The Coast of Gipuzkoa offers such diverse attractions as, for example, Euskadi's only horse racetrack, the Donostia-San Sebastián near Lasarte-Oria, to such unforgettable museums as Chillida-Leku.
In addition to tasting their wonderful fish dishes, one must also try the two local beverages: cider, whose epicentre is located in Astigarraga but can be found all over the Donostialdea county, And "txakoli" of Getaria, a white wine with its own denomination of origin.. [view less]
