The 5 best beaches of Urdaibai.

Discover the best beaches of Urdaibai, the most beautiful beaches of Urdaibai.

The best beaches of Urdaibai are located in a truly amazing natural environment. Urdaibai was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1984. Although the beaches of Bermeo and the beaches of Mundaka are the most popular in Urdaibai, there are many more. Traveling to Urdaibai and not enjoying the impressive beach of Laga or the changing beach of Laida is a big mistake. With this publication we want to show you our favorite beaches of Urdaibai. We have compiled a number of photos and videos of the best beaches of Urdaibai, we hope you find them helpful. Remember that some of these beaches are also mentioned in our article about the best beaches near Bilbao. Do you want to know the beaches of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve with us? Don’t forget that we offer all kinds of tourist services in Urdaibai and Euskadi, from activities and guided tours to excursions and accommodation. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Laga beach.

Laga beach is a small natural paradise. A sandy area protected by the cape of Ogoño and an area of dunes, which offers one of the most impressive natural landscapes of Urdaibai. This 574-metre-long sandy beach, located in the municipality of Ibarrangelu, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Urdaibai and the Basque Country. A great option for surfing enthusiasts.

Laida Beach.

This 1 kilometre long beach with fine sand is one of the largest beaches in the whole of Urdaibai. It is an impressive sandy area where you can enjoy a multitude of activities. We must bear in mind that this beach changes a lot depending on the tide, making its depth and length vary. Remember that you can reach Laida beach from Mundaka by Urdaibai ferry.

Aritzatxu beach.

Aritzatxu beach is one of the most popular beaches in Bermeo. It is also one of the most beautiful beaches in Urdaibai. A cove 40 metres long, which stands out for its cliffs and its whimsical layout. If you like scuba diving, this is a great option.

San Antonio beach.

This beach, located on the left bank of the Urdaibai estuary, between Busturia and Sukarrieta, offers 200 metres of fine sand. It is the perfect beach to enjoy active tourism with the family. This beach has a small island, Sandinere Island, a natural space that can be accessed at low tide.

Laidatxu beach.

This beach is one of the best options for those looking for beaches close to the town of Mundaka. A perfect beach for families who want to enjoy the beaches of Urdaibai without having to travel any distance. Remember that the Urdaibai ferry connects Laida beach and Mundaka with its regular service in high season. A great option for getting from Laidatxu beach to Laida beach in just a few minutes.

Natural pools and harbours.

The ports and natural pools of Urdaibai are used during the summer as authentic stone beaches. A good example of this are the natural pools of Elantxobe or the port of Mundaka. In any case, with this section we want to transmit you that many times enjoying these spaces gives us a different experience to the beaches of Urdaibai.

Video.

As usual in all our publications, we have created a short video about the beaches of Urdaibai. We hope it will help you to get a more realistic idea of what awaits you on your next adventure in the Basque Country. If you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to discover all the places and experiences we recommend in the Basque Country. We are waiting for you!

Activities in Urdaibai.

We offer a multitude of activities in Urdaibai. Very attractive experiences for families, friends, companies and any other group that wants to enjoy active tourism in Urdaibai. Here are some examples. Remember that we organize activities for groups throughout the year. We encourage you to contact us to organize your next adventure.

Guided tours in Urdaibai.

As we have already mentioned, we offer all kinds of tourist services in Euskadi. Including the guided tours in Urdaibai that we mention in this section. A great option for all those groups that want to know Urdaibai in the company of a local guide. We leave you some options. Do not hesitate to contact us so that we can send you an estimate without obligation. Remember that you can expand the information on each proposal by clicking on it.

Dog-friendly beaches in Urdaibai.

The beaches of the Basque Country have specific regulations for dogs. In the case of Urdaibai beaches, each beach has different rules. Each beach only allows us to enter with our dogs at certain times of the year. We show you some examples:

Best surfing beaches in Urdaibai.

The Urdaibai estuary has at its mouth one of the best left waves in the world. The famous left wave of Mundaka. A wave of 4 meters high, which is created in the so-called “bar of Mundaka” and that ends next to the beach of Laida. But this is not the only option, Laga beach is another great beach to enjoy surfing in Urdaibai. What is your favorite beach for surfing in Urdaibai?

Although there are other options such as the beaches of Ondartzape, Antzora, Kanalape, Toña, Txaxarramendi, Lapatxa or Hondartzape, we believe that the ones we have mentioned are the best beaches of Urdaibai. And for you, which are the best beaches of Urdaibai? If you have any questions or suggestions, we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible. We look forward to your comments. Ondo pasa!