Algorri Flysch – Zumaia Flysch Cliffs loop from Zumaia

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Algorri Flysch – Zumaia Flysch Cliffs loop from Zumaia

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Algorri Flysch – Zumaia Flysch Cliffs loop from Zumaia

01:27

5.44km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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751 m

Zumaia Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Nice harbor, a tour boat departs from here.

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1.38 km

ATTENTION/WARNING: The first or - if you are doing a reversed tour - the last part of the coast is only recommended/possible at absolute low tide. Otherwise it is very dangerous and difficult and definitely not possible with children.

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1.96 km

Flysch Beach

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Tourist attraction in the area, it is recommended to visit at low tide to admire it in its maximum splendor

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2.02 km

Algorri Flysch

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Depending on the tide, the section at sea level is either accessible, not accessible, or only accessible to a limited extent. But in any case, it's extremely worthwhile.

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3.44 km

Flysch of Itzurun Beach

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The flysch stretches along the coast between Zumaia, Deba and Mutriku, forming a succession of cliffs and rock layers that preserve millions of years of geological history.

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3.47 km

Flysch Bathing Area

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You can swim here, but watch out for rocks and the huge difference between high and low tide, it is especially dangerous in the caves.

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3.84 km

Zumaia Flysch Cliffs

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The flysch in Zumaia were formed over a period of 100 million years. About 50 million years ago, these sediments were exposed during a collision between the Iberian and European tectonic plates.

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4.12 km

Walk to Itzurun Square

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Pleasant tree-lined walkway that connects Itzurun beach with the Urola River and the port.

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5.44 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.64 km

1.31 km

1.30 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

1.86 km

1.67 km

1.33 km

360 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

17°C

12°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 12, 2025,From Zumaia to the Flysch

This walk takes you along one of the most extraordinary coastlines in Europe: the Flysch of Zumaia on the Basque coast in Spain. The route winds over cliffs and green hills, with breathtaking views of the jagged rock formations that reveal millions of years of geological history.

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October 15, 2025,🇪🇸 Zumaia - Flysch - Geopark

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The village of Zumaia is located in the UNESCO Geopark. A breathtaking landscape, with spectacular rock formations called "flysch," stretching over 10 km along the coast. From the Chapel of San Telmo, you can take a short walk through time. Along the rock layers, which, like a book, document the history of the Earth, a …

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