Cities and regions／Spain
Place of interest ·

Itzurun

Itzurun is part of the Zumaia coastline where folded flysch strata are exposed. Viewpoints reveal this geological record, while the intertidal platform changes with the tide and calls for particular care.

Itzurun
Photo by Sofia Flores Fuentes Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Flysch sedimentary layers exposed along the coast.
  • Coastal views from the viewpoints.
  • Geological setting connected with Algorri.
Itzurun
Photo by Jörg Braukmann Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Itzurun
Photo by Kent Wang Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Travel atlas

Articles in Itzurun

Guides to this place

1 article

Itzurun

journal.travel Editorial

Guides to this place

1 related guides

Flysch strata beside Itzurun Beach in Zumaia.

Exploring Zumaia’s Flysch Coast from Viewpoints and Trails

In Zumaia, the best plan is not to make your way down to the rocks at all costs. It is to choose between trails, viewpoints and the sea according to the time available and the state of the tide.

Read guide →
Information in context

Sources and references

This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.

Profile updated: 10/10/2026