The municipality of Zumaia lies in the province of Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Country: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 10,160 people, over about 10.5 km².
Density, at about 968 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 34 municipalities in the province of Gipuzkoa with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 21 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 21 km west of San Sebastián, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Bilbao, about 55 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Pintxos and food (21 km), San Sebastián (22 km), Film festival (22 km), Hondarribia (38 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Zumaia; all the municipalities in the province of Gipuzkoa are listed on their own page.