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Ondarreta Beach
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Ondarreta Beach

Getting around: At the western end of La Concha Bay, past the Miramar Palace, an easy walk from central San Sebastian or a short bus ride.
Hours: Always accessible as a beach; lifeguard service typically runs in summer.

Ondarreta Beach is effectively a continuation of La Concha around a rocky point marked by the Miramar Palace gardens, slightly quieter and more residential in feel than its more central neighbor. It shares the same sheltered bay and calm water, making it equally good for swimming, and it's known for being popular with local families given its proximity to residential neighborhoods rather than the hotel-dense old town.

At its far end sits the Peine del Viento sculptures, Eduardo Chillida's iron works set into the rocks where the Bay of Biscay's waves crash against the coast, making a walk from Ondarreta out to the sculptures a natural extension of a beach visit.

Ondarreta Beach FAQs

How is it different from La Concha Beach?

They're connected around the same bay, but Ondarreta is generally quieter and more local, while La Concha is more central and busier.

Is it good for swimming?

Yes, similarly calm, sheltered water as La Concha, good for swimming.

Is the Peine del Viento nearby?

Yes, it's at the far western end of Ondarreta Beach, an easy walk along the sand or promenade.

Is it walkable from the old town?

It's a longer walk than to La Concha directly, but still very manageable, or a short bus ride.

Is it crowded?

Less crowded than La Concha typically, given its slightly more removed, residential location.

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