What are the beaches close to Bilbao/San Sebastian?

Question

I will have several hours around Bilbao and wondering if there are any beaches around Bilbao and San Sebastien. I am searching for publich beaches(with free entry) and relatively easy to access. Any advice is welcome.

Answer 1

Almost all of the beaches in Spain are public...

You have Artatza Leioa near Bilbao. There is a lovely beach there...It's a short drive (or busride) from Bilbao.

La Playa de La Concha in San Sebastián is famous in all of Spain. It is within walking distance of the center of town.

There are also many small towns between the two cities with very lovely beaches...Take a drive along the coast tilll you see one that takes your fancy... Lekeitio, Ondarroa, Zumaia, Zarautz and east of San Sebastián there is Pasai de San Pedro and Hondarribia on the french border...plus many more smaller towns...

P.S. Bilbao and San Sebastián are in Euzkadi (basque country) not in Navarra

:-)

Answer 2

San Sebastian has four beaches -- but Lequeitio is a lot closer to Bilbao.  Even closer are Laida, Laga, Pedernales and Mundaka.