San Sebastián → Zarautz
A stage of the Camino del Norte
Leaving San Sebastián, this 20.5 km Camino del Norte stage traverses a succession of Basque coastal promontories with 262 m of ascent, delivering sweeping views over the Bay of Biscay before dropping down to the long sandy beach at Zarautz. The walking is genuinely scenic but consistently hilly, with several short sharp climbs between coves and headlands.
- 20.5 kmDistance
- ↑262 m ↓214 mElevation
- ModerateDifficulty
- 24 kmfrom route start
Highlights
- Bay of Biscay clifftop panoramas
- Basque coastal headland path
- Zarautz beach arrival
Towns on this stage
Find accommodation in Zarautz →Distances and elevation come from real OpenStreetMap footpath geometry. In the planner you can split or merge any stage to match your pace.