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STAGE 4: ZARAUTZ
We reach Zarauz driving along the N-634 from San Sebastián.
Zarauz has a beautiful promenade along the sea and the longest beach in Gipuzkoa (2.500 m). Is one of the most popular surfing beaches in Gipuzkoa. It also has a nine-hole golf course and two campsites.
Outstanding architectural features of the town include: the parish church of Santa María La Real with a fortress tower separate to the church, the Franciscans and Clarisas convents of the 17th century, Narros Palace and Luzea Tower are some of the town’s most emblematic buildings. In the outskirts of the town, above the road to Getaria, we can find the chapel of Santa Barbara, a watchtower perched on the cliffs overlooking the town.
TOURISM IN ZARAUTZ, THE BASQUE COUNTRY
Cultural tourism:
- Santa María La Real Church
- Narros Palace
- Luzea Tower
Gastronomy:
- Restaurante Otzarreta: innovative Basque cuisine served in a traditional dining room area or in a relaxing Oriental garden.
- Hotel restaurante Karlos Arguiñano: simple hotel next to the beach in a building which is reminiscent of a castle. Restaurant, bar and patisserie.
- Asador Telesforo Grill: Basque grill restaurant offering menus for special events, company functions and an a la carte grilled meat and fish menu.
- Restaurante Kirkilla: Basque dishes with a touch of innovation. Family restaurant with a cosy dining area and a kitchen which is visible to diners.
- More restaurants in Zarautz
Other places of interest to visit in the local area:
Green-Blue Belt: a 11.7 km walk around the town connecting several points of interest such as the Iñurritza biotype, Asti-Irita wetlands etc.
OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
Local festivals calendar:
- San Pelaio Fiestas, 25th-27th June
- Fiestas of the patron saint of Zarautz, Santa María La Real, from 14th-16th August
- Euskal Jaia, Basque Festival, Virgin of Aranzazu Feast Day, from 1st -9th September
Hiking in Zarautz:
- Zarautz Council recommends several routes for discovering the town’s natural surroundings: walks and excursions in Zarautz
- Hiking routes in Zarautz offered by Wikiloc.
Other addresss of interest:
- Basque Country official tourism website
- Zarautz Tourist Office
Address: Kale nagusia 30
20800 – Zarautz
Tel.: +34 943 83 09 90
Email: turismoa@zarautz.eus