Donostia-San Sebastian. Surfing on the Atlantic waves

The far end of La Concha beach, where the Eduardo Chillida Pasealekua promenade begins, is a favorite spot for surfers.

Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves.

This part of the Bay is closest to the open ocean, and is not closed by Santa Clara island, so it has the steepest wave in San Sebastian.

Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves.

Waiting for the wave.

Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves.

For some reason, only one Amateur can ride it.

Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves.

But how much joy!

Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves.

And very few people conquer the wave standing up.

Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves. Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves.

And the wave is really impressive! After all, the Atlantic is not the affectionate middle-Earth, where I have visited in past trips.

Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves.

As I watched, one of the gawking tourists was covered from head to toe right at the parapet.

Donostia-San Sebastian surfing on the Atlantic waves.