Category Camino, Coastal Hikes & Surf

San Sebastián · CAMINO, COASTAL HIKES & SURF

The 6 Best Coastal Hikes, Camino Walks & Surf near San Sebastián

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The Camino del Norte traces this coast, and the same cliffs send the swell into Zurriola and Zarautz. These 6 outings put you on the path or in the water: the guided coast walks, the winery trail, the beginner surf sessions. Distance, difficulty and what gear comes with each are set out below.

Coastal “Winery Camino Trail” Walking Tour from San Sebastian

Coastal "Winery Camino Trail" Walking Tour from San Sebastian - The Start: 8:40 am at Easo Plaza and a Short Train Hop to Zarautz

1.Coastal “Winery Camino Trail” Walking Tour from San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192Our pick

Coastal winery walk from San Sebastián to Getaria: txakoli tastings, market bites, and Camino-style sea views.

“A light hike through the hills with a simply delicious tasting at Ameztoi of fresh Txakoli wines and in-season tuna. Incredible views throughout the tour despite typical rainy conditions in the area. Telmo took us on a journey through the unique history of basque fishing towns and their culture. He made our trip comfortable and has a high level of knowledge and local expertise about both the area and the wine. Would highly recommend.”

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Hike the heart of the Basque country

Hike the heart of the Basque country - Shepherd’s edge snack and cider: where the hike turns into Basque food

2.Hike the heart of the Basque country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $771

A San Sebastián countryside hike to high pastures, cider and shepherd food, optional 1528m summit, and a drink at a 500-year farmhouse.

“Best part of our trip. Easily the most authentic. We did the pintxo tours, but this was 10 hours and only 300 each. Julian is from the area. He took us to all these places you won’t find in the city or books. He loves his region. He knows all about the history. And just look at my pictures. Where else can you get that? It was like a religious experience going to the peak.”

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Hike from San Sebastian to San Pedro across St James Way

Hike from San Sebastian to San Pedro across St James Way - Monte Ulia to the lighthouse views: where the hike earns its keep

3.Hike from San Sebastian to San Pedro across St James Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $46Best value

Hike part of the St. James Way from San Sebastián to San Pedro via Monte Ulia, then toast with pintxos and return transport.

“Jonathan was friendly and kept at a pace that we were comfortable with. The hike offered many beautiful views, even on a cloudy day with some rain. The start and end times were accurate. We would recommend this tour.”

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Sunrise SUP tour & breakfast – Private stand up paddle boarding experience

Sunrise SUP tour & breakfast - Private stand up paddle boarding experience - Getting started in San Sebastián: pickup and meeting setup

4.Sunrise SUP tour & breakfast – Private stand up paddle boarding experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $228

Private sunrise SUP in La Concha with calm glassy water, guided paddle time, and a Santa Clara Island breakfast stop in San Sebastián.

“It was a wonderful, unique way to experience the beauty of San Sebastián! We were lucky that the weather was perfect. Borja was our guide, and he was really great. The bay is calm, so paddling was a workout but not too difficult. Highly highly recommend!”

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Camino de Santiago hike in San Sebastian

Camino de Santiago hike in San Sebastian - Mount Ulia: the ocean balcony that makes the climb worth it

5.Camino de Santiago hike in San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 5 hours · from $46

Walk a San Sebastián coastal stretch of the Camino to Mount Ulia and San Pedro, with ocean views, local guidance, and taxi return.

“The hike was lovely. The guide was fine - a bit disengaged and didn’t seem to know as much about the area as the local guides we had on other tours. But all in all, a great hike - just not sure you need to do it with a guide. If you can find the trailhead, you could follow the trail yourself and call your own taxi back to San Sebastián.”

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From San Sebastian: Guided Coastal Hike with Winery Tasting

From San Sebastian: Guided Coastal Hike with Winery Tasting - Getting started at Amara-Donostia Geltokia and the train to Zarautz