Spain travel guide
What to see in Zumaia
Flysch cliffs holding millions of years of history in layers, Itzurun beach and the San Telmo hermitage, on the Gipuzkoa coast.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
Zumaia highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Itzurun Beach
Below the cliffs.
- Flysch
Layers of rock in the geopark.
- Hermitage of San Telmo
On the clifftop.
- Old town
Next to the harbour.
- Getaria
A fishing town, nearby.
Day trips from Zumaia
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Zumaia
Any time of year is good to travel to Zumaia: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.
Frequently asked questions about Zumaia
What to see in Zumaia?
Itzurun Beach, Flysch, Hermitage of San Telmo, Old town and Getaria.
What to see in Zumaia in one day?
Don’t miss Itzurun Beach, Flysch, Hermitage of San Telmo, Old town and Getaria. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Zumaia?
Any time of year is good to travel to Zumaia: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from Zumaia?
The flysch by boat and The Basque coast.
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- San Sebastián
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- Almería
- Huelva
- Jaén
- Zaragoza
Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.