Top 10 Surf Spots In Spain

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In addition to its warm weather, awesome food, and rich culture, Spain also boasts some incredible surfing hotspots. After all, this is where you find Mundaka, one of the best surfing destinations worldwide! Head northward to the Atlantic coastline (and not the Mediterranean coast) to find a range of awesome surfing beaches. You are sure to find one fitting your surfing expertise, whatever your level. Thanks to the country’s consistent pleasant weather, surfing is possible throughout the year. However, the colder months see more turbulence, while summer months are particularly perfect for beginners! If you are thinking of a surfing vacation in Spain, then read on to know the top surf spots in Spain and plan your next trip accordingly.

1. Razo

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Suitable for all levels, the sandy Razo is one of the best surfing spots of Galicia, a northwestern region famous for its beaches. This lengthy open beach with sandbanks aplenty offers consistent surf, sufficient offshore winds, and swells. Not usually crowded, Razo is a great option for beginners with its dedicated surfing practice area. Plus you will find enough surf camps and schools nearby to get you started. The best time to head here is between November and April.

Praia de Razo

Address: Rúa Paseo Arenal, Carballo

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2. Nemiña

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Located close to Muxia in Galicia, the Nemiña beach is one of the area’s hidden gems. This long and open-sea beach is popular particularly among intermediate to experienced surfers, as it features consistent surf and swells all through the year. You will find river mouths here favoring lefts. The beach can get crowded in summer but is otherwise tranquil. There’s ample parking available close by, and it is easily accessible via the road.

Praia de Nemiña

Address: 15124 Muxía, A Coruña

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3. Garraf

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Located around 20 km (12.4 mi) away from popular tourist destination Barcelona, Garraf is a small coastal town with a narrow, shallow beach that is perfect to enjoy the crystal-clear waters. Not as crowded as the nearby Stiges beach, Garraf nonetheless has a surfing area that is great for surfers of all expertise levels, but particularly beginners. The surf is largely consistent, and breaks offer both lefts and rights. Surfing is possible at all stages of the tide.

Platja del Garraf

Address: Garraf, Barcelona

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4. Zarautz

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Zarautz is one of the most popular surfing destinations in Spain. Located on the northeastern coast, in Basque Сountry, the beach offers good-quality consistent breaks and great peaks. Popular with both professional-level surfers and beginners, the beach has everything going for it—from surfing shops and camps to cafes and a happening party atmosphere. The long sandy beach is also perfect to just relax, with ample facilities, including lifeguards and showers. Expect crowds all through the year, but the best time to visit is between October and April.

Playa de Zarautz

Address: Zarautz, Gipuzkoa

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5. Meñakoz

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Close to Bilbao in Basque Country is where you find Meñakoz, a beach that draws expert surfers. This is a surfing beach with a reputation for being dangerous for all but the most experienced—you can expect large waves going up to 5 m (16 ft), strong rips, and sharp rocks at the bottom. This is not the place to learn surfing, so go here only if you are a skilled surfer. The beach itself is beautiful with grey tones but is rather rocky with a difficult access path. Schedule your trip between the months of September and April.

Meñakoz

Address: Kukullu Kalea, 26, Sopela, Bizkaia

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6. Rodiles

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Popular with both surfers and locals, this beach is quite picturesque, with a pine forest setting. Known to have among the best waves of Asturias or La Barra, Rodiles is an exposed beach with a sandy bottom and a river mouth. Though it features fairly consistent surf, given the strong rips and difficult waves, the beach is best suited for intermediate to expert surfers. You will find here both left- and righthand breaks. The best season to visit is during the autumn months, and the best time to ride the waves is during low tide. The beach offers superb facilities, and you can even camp by the river, which abuts a nature reserve. Beware of the crowds though, which you are likely to find all through the year.

Rodiles

Address: Villaviciosa, Asturias

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7. Montgat

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Located in Catalunia close to Barcelona, Montgat is a beach popular with local surfers. The exposed beach offers left- and righthand waves but is not known for its consistency. Nonetheless, it works for both beginners and intermediate surfers. However, you may have to face dangerous rips, so always be on the alert.

Platja de Montgat

Address: Montgat, Barcelona

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8. Playa de Somo

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A surfing hotspot, Playa de Somo is located near Santander, the capital city of Cantabria. A sheltered beach break, it offers reliable and consistent surf that is suitable for all levels. In fact, it is known to have one of the longest beach breaks in the country. Breaks are available for both left-handers and right-handers, and waves reach up to 6 ft (1.8 m). The beach itself has loads of facilities, including surf shops and schools, as well as cafes/restaurants and bars. The best time to be here is between November and April—the beach gets super crowded in the summer months when it is perfect for beginners.

Playa de Somo

Address: Calle las Quebrantas, 14, 39140 Somo, Cantabria

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9. Sopelana

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Sopelana in Basque Country offers a dependable surf all through the year. The exposed beach break caters to both left- and right-handers, and the surf is good across all tide stages. The beach has sandy and rocky bottoms and offers a variety of waves that make it suitable for all expertise levels. Sopelana is rather popular, so expect crowds! The best time to visit the beach is between the months of October and April.

Playa de Sopelana

Address: Biscay

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10. Mundaka

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Curving beyond a river mouth, Mundaka has been the top surfing destination in Spain for years now. The mecca for both local surfers and those from other countries, this beach is one of the longest and is known for its epic left-hander waves. Now attracting pro surfers as well, the beach break at Manduka is consistent and offers top-notch waves going as high as 12 ft (3.6 m)—thanks to the river sandbars around. Given the ferocity and power of its waves, the beach is suitable for intermediate and expert surfers. The best time to head here is between the months of October and April.

Playa de Mundaka

Address: Mundakako Itsasadarra, Biscay

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Ride monster waves safely!

The northwestern coastline of Spain has some of the best places to go surfing as this list of top surf spots in Spain shows! Considering the rising popularity of surfing, most beaches get really crowded with both locals and tourists. Be alert to the possibility of localism (hostility towards non-local surfers), and be careful of your valuables to avoid bad experiences.

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