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Algorri

Algorri offers a walking approach to the flysch strata on the coast at Zumaia. Its geological trail starts by the hermitage of San Telmo, allowing visitors to view the layers from land without walking across the tidal platform.

Algorri
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What makes it special

  • The Algorri geological trail focuses on the Paleocene section and its geological features.
  • The folded sedimentary layers reveal tens of millions of years of Earth’s history.
Algorri
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Flysch strata beside Itzurun Beach in Zumaia.

Exploring Zumaia’s Flysch Coast from Viewpoints and Trails

In Zumaia, the best plan is not to make your way down to the rocks at all costs. It is to choose between trails, viewpoints and the sea according to the time available and the state of the tide.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026