Deba has two beautiful beaches close to the town centre. Both, Santiago and Lapari have ISO 14.001 certification and waves of unbeatable quality for surfers of all levels. Above them, as a long viewpoint, the promenades of Cárdenas and Pablo Sorozábal go all over the coastal profile, offering us spectacular panoramic views of the coastline and the Cantabrian Sea.

The estuary, which for centuries presented the economic axis of the town, has become a recreational and leisure element. One of its banks hosts the small and charming marina. On its docks, daily, shore and boat fishermen talk about the success of their catches. On the opposite bank lies the protected area of Casacampo, a delightful wetland to which cormorants, herons and several species of mud-living birds return every year.
Deba also boasts about many walks, gardens, and parks that occupy almost a third of the urban surface. A good example of this is the Calbeton park, a beautiful wooded and landscaped area of two hectares, for the comfort of children and adults.
The flysch of Deba
The coastal strip of Deba is considered one of the most interesting in the world, due to its biological wealth and geological formations. It is declared protected biotope and it is one of the most amazing places of the Basque Coast Geopark.

It has some spectacular flysch formations, especially in the areas of Mendata and Sakoneta. The flysch is a phenomenon caused by sea erosion on hard and soft stratums, causing the rocks to get hundreds of metres into the water like a huge ribcage. It is quite a striking sight, especially at low tide.
All along the coast, there are many hidden beaches and coves; some of sand, others of boulders. It is a paradise for nature-lovers seeking isolation and calm.
On the cliffs above the sea, there are small neighbourhoods such as Elorriaga and Itxaspe and the mountain Santa Catalina, one of the most breathaking viewpoints of the entire Cantabrian coast. At its feet, the mountain is divided by the main road that winds along the cliffs, inviting us to stop at the panoramic viewpoints of La hilandera and La Salve. The stop along the way is worth it: the view over the coast is unique.