Kampaoh Zumaia

Your nearest beach (Playa de Santiago, five minutes’ drive) is a good option for family days on the sand, or trying out paddleboarding, kayaking and surf lessons. You can also pick up coast paths here for walks along the flysch cliffs – don’t forget your camera, it’s pretty photogenic around here. Elsewhere along the nearby coast, the beaches in Itzurun (10 minutes’ drive) and Zarautz (20 minutes) are well worth visiting for their spectacular scenery. You could also stop in for a fashion fix at the Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga (10 minutes) or look out for some of the vineyards and wineries that have popped up near the seafront. For a change from exploring the gorgeous landscapes, how about a city day? To the west is Bilbao (55 minutes), famed for the must-see Guggenheim Museum, and over to the east is San Sebastián (35 minutes), a foodie favourite for its pintxo bar culture.