We start the week doing one of the things we like the most: showing you one of the many beautiful natural corners that we can find throughout our country. This time we want to move to the north of Spain, specifically to the province of Guipúzcoa, in the Basque Country, where you can enjoy, among many other things, the incredible Flysch Route .
Located in the Geopark of the Basque Coast , this route is actually a set of activities and experiences with which to discover this impressive natural park. Do you want to know more details? I assure you that after reading the next few lines you will have a crazy desire to do this route!
The Basque Coast Geopark
Before entering the Flysch Route, we want to tell you a little about the Geopark of the Basque Coast. As you may have guessed, this is a place where you can enjoy nature to the fullest. Of course, in this natural park you can also do all kinds of outdoor activities (hiking, mountain bike routes, boat trips, kayaking, horseback riding …) and learn about the traditions and culture of this territory through its ancient trades, their customs, legends and myths. Of course, if you have the opportunity to visit the Basque Coast Geopark, you will not be able to miss its exquisite gastronomy and its wide variety of typical products.
The route
The Flysch Route runs through three fascinating towns on the Gipuzkoan coast (Mutriku, Deba and Zumaia), through kilometers and kilometers of steep cliffs that are submerging in the sea and that have been formed due to the movements of the earth for 50 million years and the erosive action of water. We are talking about the flysch, whimsical rock formations that offer a unique landscape. In this area, the one between Deba and Zumaia stands out, which in addition to being truly surprising , offers information on the different biological, geological and climatic changes that have occurred over the millennia. In fact, thanks to the fossil remains that can be found here in the rocks, it is a place highly appreciated by geologists, in addition to having been declared a Protected Biotope by the Government of the Basque Country.
Guided visits
Although you can do the route yourself, we recommend that you sign up for an organized visit, an activity organized from March to September by the area’s tourist offices, tourism companies and the Algorri interpretation center in Zumaia. Through these guided tours you will be able to get to know the Basque Coast Geopark in depth, doing all kinds of activities : getting to know the Nautilus Interpretation Center in Mutriku, taking a boat trip through the three towns that we mentioned before, visiting the Interpretation of Algorri …
adventure sports
In addition, as we have mentioned before, in this area you can also do all kinds of outdoor sports: surfing, diving, underwater fishing, cycling, canoeing, boat trips … And if you want to enjoy a more relaxed experience, you can do a boat trip on the Urola river to observe the birds . And if you dare, you can take a bath in some of the beautiful beaches in the area. Of course, we warn you that the waters of this place are not as warm as in other areas of the peninsula. Then we leave you with our gallery , where you can discover more images of the Flysch Route. Do not miss it!
