River, Bays and Hills

Why go

The landscape explains the city’s layout. La Concha is a sheltered bay west of the old town, while Zurriola faces the open coast east of the river. Urgull and Igeldo frame the waterfront, and the Urumea provides a clear dividing line between central streets and Gros.

Useful to know

• Allow for coastal rain and wind when planning exposed waterfront or hill walks.
• Use the Urumea bridges to link the centre with Gros.