Azkorri beach, guided tours and information.

Azkorri beach, a beach full of secrets in the middle of the flysch of Bizkaia.

Azkorri beach, also known as Gorrondatxe, is located in one of the most interesting sections of the flysch of Bizkaia. A space that, geologically speaking, is unique in the world. In order to understand the importance of this Basque beach, it is advisable to book a place on one of the most interesting guided tours in the town of Getxo: Azkorri, a beach with magnetism. An experience that, guided by expert geologists, leads us to discover the secrets of the beach of Azkorri.This geological route is done taking advantage of the low tide to be able to travel almost the entire beach. An exciting route that shows us the most unknown side of the beach of Azkorri / Gorrondatxe. This route of 1 hour and 30 minutes of duration and 2 kilometers long allows us to know more about the past of these cliffs and their sands. Do you dare to know all the secrets that Azkorri beach keeps?

It is not the first time we talk about geotourism in Euskadi. And the fact is that practically the entire Basque coast is plagued by geological phenomena. A perfect excuse to discover some of the most interesting corners of our coastline. In this sense, we must indicate that the cliffs of Azkorri keep one of the most important points of Euskadi (geologically speaking). A perfect stretch of coastline for lovers of history and nature.

Guided tours on the beach of Azkorri.

Azkorri, a beach with magnetism, is one of the most demanded experiences to know this part of our coast. An enjoyable, interesting and educational activity that allows us to know each of the secrets hidden in this Basque sandy beach. The meeting point of this guided tour is the parking lot that we find on the beach itself. After the presentations and indications, Imanol and Barbara, will guide us through different points of the Azkorri beach to show us some of the most outstanding geological phenomena of the area. We must remember that Azkorri has one of the famous “golden nails”. A geological indicator, which marks the exact point where you can best observe a change of epochs. We will also discover some historical data that will help us understand the reason for this special magnetism. For an hour and a half we will visit the dunes, rocks and grassy areas of Azkorri in search of elements that will help us to know a little better this Basque enclave. A task that, thanks to the help of our guides, will be very interesting and enjoyable. Rumor has it that its black sands are the result of a volcano, is it true? We encourage you to take this guided tour to discover the enigma.

Azkorri beach information.

Azkorri or Gorrondatxe represents one of the 5 beaches of the town of Getxo (Las arenas, Ereaga, Arrigunaga, Azkorri and La Salvaje). A stretch of the Basque coast, where the cliffs, the dunes, the sea and the wind have created idyllic spaces. An environment of great natural value, in which the fauna and flora take special prominence. A beach of sand and stone where there is a left wave that attracts thousands of surfers to the town.

Video.

As usual, we wanted to complement the words and photographs in this article with a short video. We hope it will help you get a more realistic idea of what awaits you during this experience. In case you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can discover all the experiences and places we recommend in Euskal Herria. We are waiting for you!

How to get to Azkorri beach.

If you are looking for how to get to Azkorri beach, we advise you to read this section carefully. And you should know that we have the option to do it both by public and private transport. Which one do you choose?

Flysch of Bizkaia.

Between the towns of Getxo and Bakio we find one of the most incredible areas of the Basque coast, the flysch of Bizkaia. A stretch of great geological wealth, which together with Geoparkea, offers us a great experience on the Basque coast. Geology, nature and history together. We recommend you to read our article about the flysch of Bizkaia to know all the guided tours and experiences that take place in this incredible space.

Birding in Azkorri.

In the cliffs surrounding Azkorri beach we find a great quantity and variety of birds. That is why Wilextours organizes all year round bird watching trips in Getxo. A dynamic, fun and educational experience that we recommend you to enjoy in any getaway to Getxo. We recommend you to read our article about bird watching in Getxo. You can also book your place directly from our reservation center.

Azkorri parking lot.

Although there are several parking lots in Azkorri, the closest to the beach is located just above the cliffs that protect it. An ideal parking to leave our vehicles for free. Unfortunately, on hot summer days, all the parking spaces are usually sold out before 10 am. For this reason we recommend that you get up early to be able to park without any problem. From this parking there are 2 routes that take us to enjoy the Basque coast towards Getxo and Sopela. It can be a good route to do before or after the guided visit to the beach of Azkorri.

Surfing in Azkorri.

As we have already mentioned, Azkorri beach has several waves that attract thousands of surfers to this stretch of the Basque coast. But among them all stands out the big left wave that forms under the cliff. A wave that has a rocky and sandy bottom, and can reach 3 meters high. A very technical tube wave that awaits the visit of surf lovers. Who is up for it?

What to see in Getxo.

The town of Getxo offers us a good number of spaces and experiences to enjoy. A long list of which we already told you about in our article on what to see in Getxo. We recommend you to read it. In any case, we leave you the places that personally catch our attention. We hope you like them.

What to see near Getxo.

The villages surrounding the town offer a long list of places to see and enjoy. Here are some of the urban centers that we recommend you to visit. We hope you like them.

What to do in Getxo and surroundings.

Getxo has experiences for everyone. A series of activities that are complemented by those offered by the towns that surround this urban center. Here are some of the experiences that we recommend you to enjoy in Getxo and its surroundings. We hope you like them. Remember that you can book these activities quickly and safely from our reservation center.

As you have seen, the guided tours to Azkorri beach allow us to know its history and curiosities through the eyes of expert geologists. If you have any questions about the guided tour “Azkorri, a beach with magnetism”, we suggest you to use the comment system below these lines to let us know. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!