Izaro Elorza

I learned to surf on Playa de la Zurriola as a teenager and still paddle out most weekends, so the beach and the Gros neighbourhood behind it are the parts of San Sebastián I know best. On camera I explain how this open Atlantic beach differs from the sheltered Concha across the river, and why an entire neighbourhood grew up around its surf culture. I keep my sessions focused on this one stretch of coast rather than trying to cover the whole city. Video guiding suits a beach with waves like these, since you can see exactly what draws people back every weekend.