Peaks and Viewpoints
Gipuzkoa’s landscape is defined by dramatic geological formations and coastal elevations. This collection spans the UNESCO Global Geopark’s flysch cliffs in Zumaia, the unique sandstone labyrinths of Mount Jaizkibel, and the limestone peaks of the Izarraitz massif. These sites offer insights into the region’s natural history, including the K/Pg boundary extinction layer and rare paramoudra fossils, alongside medieval ruins and vantage points overlooking the Bay of Biscay and the San Sebastián coastline.
A Urgull Hill
Urgull is a hill by the ocean within the Basque city of San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
Flysch
Distinctive sedimentary rock layers formed by marine deposits. This coastal section in Zumaia is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark.
C Algorri
Coastal point in Zumaia featuring the K/Pg boundary, a geological layer marking the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
D View Point
18th-century hermitage offering a panoramic vantage point over Zarautz beach and the surrounding Txakoli vineyards.
E View Point
Coastal headland near Zarautz providing views of the Bay of Biscay and the neighboring flysch cliffs.
F Jaizkibel
Coastal mountain ridge rising 547 meters. It features five 19th-century lookout towers and unique honeycomb sandstone erosion patterns.
Jentilbaratza
Limestone peak in the Aralar Range containing the remains of a medieval castle and linked to local legends of Basque giants.
H Xoxote
912-meter summit in the Izarraitz massif, featuring a statue of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and a mountain refuge.
Kontxa
Elevated vantage point overlooking La Concha Bay, Santa Clara Island, and the San Sebastián coastline.
Arrail txikia
Narrow geological fissure on the coastal slopes of Mount Jaizkibel, showcasing distinctive sandstone weathering.
Akerregi Arraila
Deep sandstone crevasse on the northern slopes of Jaizkibel, characterized by complex honeycomb erosion.
white maze
Area of intricate sandstone erosion on Mount Jaizkibel, creating a network of white rock shapes and natural sculptures.
Paramoudras
Rare, large-scale flint nodules and trace fossils embedded in the sandstone cliffs of the Jaizkibel coastline.
Paramoudras
Specific site on the Jaizkibel coast featuring 'paramoudras', which are giant flint nodules formed around prehistoric burrows.
Paramoudras
Geological site on Mount Jaizkibel showcasing rare paramoudra fossils within the coastal sandstone layers.
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