The left wave has turned Mundaka and the whole Basque country into a favorite destination for all board enthusiasts. Mundaka welcomes all kinds of visitors and surfers with open arms, delicious food, breathtaking scenery and friendly people.

Ever since it was discovered in 1970s, this beach has become a favorite for surfers from all over the world. Autumn and wind conditions include strong winds and together with the incoming low tide create waves for the more experienced surfers. When the waters are calmer, less experienced surfers can enjoy the waves that are less than a meter high, but always minding the currents coming from the river. 

Mundaka’s beach holds different international competitions and has held nine ASP World Tour competitions and has welcomed legendary surfers like 11-time surf world champion Kelly Slater, 3-times world champion Andy Iron, Dane Reynolds (often appearing in surf movies and documentaries) and the local legend Aritz Aranburu, who classified first among the 4 Spanish surfers participating in the World Surf League 2015.

If you visit Mundaka to try its famous wave and it is reluctant to appear, do not despair. Because of its orientation, Mundaka wave breaks less often than the waves on the surrounding beaches, but good things come to those who wait, right? However, if you are impatient, even though it is not exactly the same, there is surfing on the other side of the river, at Laida beach, with long and soft waves.

But there is much more to Mundaka, than just surfing. One of the prettiest areas is Mundaka’s old port area, surrounded by colorful traditional Basque houses, small fishing boats and a lovely little sandy beach. It’s a great place to walk around, have a drink or a meal in some of its numerous bars and restaurants and a perfect place for the bravest to take a dive off its dikes. Casco Viejo (the Old Town) is the best place for poteo (bar crawl including drinks and snacks) with narrow cobble stone streets and dozens of bars to choose from.  A few kilometers away, you can make a day trip to the iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe sanctuary.

If you find yourself in Mundaka in mid-July, you are in luck, and you should not miss the Bay of Biscay Festival. sThe Festical takes places at Bermeo, a small fishing village located very close to Mundaka and it has become a go-to festival for national fans of indie, pop and rock music. It is a unique festival that combines music and culinary scene in an exceptional natural setting that attracts thousands of visitors each year to see artists like Rufus Wainwright, Caravan Palace, Fuel Fandango, Mon Laferte and Tarque, between other groups.