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Boat tour in Zumaia, maritime route to discover the flysch.
The boat route in Zumaia that we present today invites us to discover the flysch in an original, different and fun way. But above all, informative. We must remember that we are within the limits of the UNESCO Geopark of the Basque Coast. A place that shows us the history of the earth through its geological formations. This boat route through the Flysch allows us to discover the towns of Zumaia and Deba from the sea for about 1 hour. Enjoying this way the impressive cliffs that we find in the Basque coast. If you want to know all the information about this boat trip in Zumaia, we recommend you to read each of the sections of this article. We are sure that it will help you to plan your trip to Zumaia and Euskadi. Remember that we have special rates for groups, we recommend you to contact us.
Information about the boat route in Zumaia.
- Online reservations: Here.
- Duration: 1 hour.
- Price: On request.
- Puerto de embarque: Muelle de Txomin Agirre, Zumaia, Gipuzkoa.
Boat trip in Zumaia.
This boat trip with departure and arrival in Zumaia, takes us to know the history of the flysch. More than 60 million years of history compiled among the rock formations that the sea has shaped over time. An attraction that, together with the coves and the tidal rasa, offers one of the best boat routes on this stretch of the Basque coast. The tour begins and ends at the Txomin Aguirre dock in Zumaia, in front of the San Telmo Sailors’ Guild, next to the old town. From here, we will sail along the Urola estuary (the estuary of Zumaia), until we reach the sea, where we will contemplate impressive spaces such as Algorri or Sakoneta. Places that we will know in detail thanks to the explanations of the guide, who, located in the bow, will offer us all kinds of information about these rock formations. Undoubtedly the best option to enjoy the Protected Biotope of Deba Zumaia. We are sure that the cliffs of the flysch of Zumaia, the sea and the geological secrets of our coast will make this boat trip a beautiful experience. After sailing in front of the cliffs, we will return to port following the same route. If you are lucky and the route coincides with low tide, you will be able to enjoy one of the most important tidal flats in Europe.
Book online.
The tour starts and ends at the Txomin Aguirre dock in Zumaia, in front of the If you want to enjoy this experience, we recommend that you reserve a place as soon as possible. Especially in summer. And is that the places are usually sold out easily. The best option is to book the boat trip in Zumaia online from here. No queues, easy, safe and at the best price. Remember that we have other boat experiences in Zumaia. You can check all of them here. If you are planning to visit Zumaia in group, we recommend you to contact us, we have special conditions.
Boat rental in Zumaia.
If you plan to visit Euskadi in group and want to enjoy a beautiful maritime experience, we recommend you to consider the possibility of renting a boat. An option that allows you to customize the boat route in Zumaia to your liking. Undoubtedly a great choice to discover this stretch of the Basque coast. If you choose this option, we encourage you to use our contact form to help you find the boat and route that best suits your needs. We will try to respond as soon as possible.
Video of the boat trip in Zumaia.
As usual, we have created a short video about this boat trip in Zumaia. An audiovisual with which we try to show you in a more real way what awaits you during this experience. If you like this kind of videos, we recommend you to subscribe to our YouTube channel to discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in Euskal Herria. We are waiting for you!
Recommendations.
After this boat trip in Zumaia, we wanted to create a section with some of our recommendations and tips. We hope they will be of help.
- Sitting in the seats in the center of the boat allows us to have a wider view of the surroundings.
- The temperature at sea is not the same as on land, so we recommend wearing a windbreaker or other warm clothing.
- On sunny days it is advisable to wear sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Comfortable footwear to avoid problems when getting in and out of the boat.
- If you get dizzy regularly, we recommend you not to drink liquids before the route. Although it is always advisable to eat, always avoiding dairy products.
- We recommend that you consult the boat schedules in Zumaia in our reservation center.
- Pets are allowed on this route as long as prior notice is given.
- This boat experience can be adapted for people with reduced mobility (wheelchairs). More than 24 hours notice is required.
Geoparkea.
The geopark of the Basque coast is one of those places that leave a mark. A space where geological formations show us the history of the earth in a pleasant and original way. A great book that awaits our arrival to fascinate us with another of its booklets on the history of the earth. This Unesco geopark located between the towns of Zumaia, Deba and Mutriku, shows us the history of more than 60 million years. A great geological heritage, which together with the flysch of Bizkaia form one of the great natural attractions of Euskadi. In this sense, the boat route that we present today is the best way to appreciate the cliffs of this stretch of the Basque coast. Are you up for it? You can get more information by reading our Geoparkea article.
Boat tours in Euskadi.
Euskadi has more than 150 kilometers of coastline. A space in which we can enjoy different routes by boat. In this aspect, we recommend you to explore the Basque coast by means of different boats. Here are some of the best options.
What to see in Zumaia.
The town of Zumaia has a good handful of places to see and enjoy. If you want to know in detail this town we recommend reading our article on what to see in Zumaia.
- Church of San Pedro.
- San Juan Fountain.
- San Jose Convent.
- Hermitage of San Telmo.
- Itzurun beach.
What to see near Zumaia.
The towns surrounding Zumaia offer a multitude of spaces to complement our trip to the coast of Gipuzkoa. We leave you a list with some of the most important urban centers of this area of Euskadi. We hope you like them.
Zumaia as a movie.
We must remember that the beauty of this place made the producers of the successful TV series Game of Thrones choose Zumaia as a setting. If you liked the series, we recommend reading our article on the scenarios of Game of Thrones in Euskadi. But it has not been the only production that chose this town to shoot, a clear example of this can be found in the films 8 apellidos vascos, Zipi y Zape 2, Rifkin’s Festival or in the series Allí Abajo.
Where to park in Zumaia.
You must remember that Zumaia has OTA (Traffic and Parking Ordinance) to regulate the existing parking spaces in the town. For this reason, we recommend that you pay attention to where you leave your car. We must avoid a scare in the form of a fine. The best option is to park in any of the 2 parking lots that we find on the outskirts of the town. Of all of them, we recommend the parking lot next to the port and the shipyards.
Experiences in the Basque Country.
The boat routes in Zumaia show us the flysch and the rest of the charms of Geoparkea from the sea. But this is not the only experience we can enjoy in Euskadi. We leave you some of the most demanded activities of our land so that you can enjoy them. Remember that you can book all of them from our reservation center.
The boat route in Zumaia that we have presented today is one of the best options to discover the flysch of the Geopark from the sea. If you have any questions about this experience, we recommend you to use the comments system below these lines to let us know. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pass!
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