The promenade at Ondarreta Beach links this golden-sand stretch to La Concha and Zurriola beaches. Its path is marked by Eduardo Chillida’s Peine del Viento, a set of steel sculptures holding the rocks and defying the sea. The beach is sheltered from west winds, making it a calm spot for strollers or cyclists. Public toilets, showers, and beach bars are spaced along the way, with lifeguard patrols from 10am to 8pm.
Activities here are as varied as the views: windsurfing, jet skiing, and beach volleyball thrive in the water. Families find playgrounds and canoe hire, while art lovers pause to study the sculptures' wave-like curves. The promenade’s path also leads to Ondarreta Gardens, where the sea meets the shore with the distant silhouette of Santa Clara Island.
Today, the promenade remains a hub of seasonal life. Summer hours extend until 20:30, and the area buzzes with walkers heading to Miramar Palace or the Monte Igueldo funicular. A stroll here reveals how a single sculpture and a scenic walkway turn a beach into a place that connects sea, art, and city.
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Written by Nik Frost
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