Aritxatxu Hondartza
4.4★ · 56 Google ratings, Basque Country
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 350 m away · about 10 spaces
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 30 m away
Length
150 m of shoreline
Sand
100 m from the water to the back
Map of Aritxatxu Hondartza
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early to avoid crowds
One local recommends going early in the day to enjoy the beach before crowds arrive.
Expect cold water year-round
This northern Spanish beach has noticeably cold water even in summer months.
Visit in shoulder seasons, not peak summer
Summer crowds diminish the appeal of this small cove, and locals recommend spring or autumn instead.
Wear water shoes on slippery rocks
The beach has smooth, wet stones that present a slipping hazard when entering or exiting the water.
Watch for sea urchins and rip currents
Local swimmers have reported both sea urchins and rip currents in the water here.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
21.2°C · clear
Wind
3 km/h from the S
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:02 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 48370, Biscay
🅿 Parking 350 m from the listing, Parking Publikoa
🌊 Water 20 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 30 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Aritxatxu Hondartza?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Aritxatxu Hondartza?
20 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Aritxatxu Hondartza have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 30 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
