July and August only
Destination
Monthly rentals in Orio, tradition by the river
An authentic fishing town between San Sebastián and Zarautz: the river, rowing culture, superb grilled fish and a calm you'll be grateful for.
The river
Orio's soul: rowing crews training at dawn and waterside walks to the river mouth.
Antilla beach
Calm, family-friendly sand a short stroll from the old town.
Grilled sea bream
Orio's grill houses are legendary across the Basque Country: the day's catch over the coals.
Not to miss
Local essentials
- A riverside grill house — the charcoal-grilled sea bream is unmissable
- Walk to Antilla — from the square to the sea in fifteen minutes along the water
- The Camino de Santiago — Orio is a stage on the Northern Way, medieval quarter included
- Trainera regattas — if one's on while you're here, don't miss it
- Coastal base — San Sebastián and Zarautz both under 15 minutes away
Living here
Living in Orio by the month
Orio is a proper fishing village, and you can really tell once summer is over. Life moves to the rhythm of the Oria estuary: the rowing crews are out training at dawn, the grill houses light their charcoal, and the steep, charming old quarter keeps the same atmosphere it has always had. Renting here by the month means strolling down to Antilla beach when there's hardly a soul on it, crossing paths with pilgrims walking the Camino del Norte, and sitting down to chargrilled sea bream on an ordinary Tuesday. Out of season the village doesn't shut down — it simply becomes quieter, more itself. And that calm is precisely what many people come here looking for.
The practical side is straightforward. Euskotren and the bus link Orio with Donostia-San Sebastián in around half an hour, so you can work or study in the city and come home to sleep beside the estuary. Zarautz is just up the road, with all its shopping, sport and things to do. And the village itself has everything you need for day-to-day life — shops, bars, essential services — with the added bonus that you can do almost everything on foot: from the old quarter to the beach it's a gentle stroll along the water.
So who's a monthly rental in Orio right for? Remote workers who want the sea without the crowds, people posted to Donostia or Zarautz for work, anyone between homes because of a renovation or a move, and sporty types: rowing here is practically a religion — the local trainera crew are serial winners of the Bandera de La Concha — and the surf is right on your doorstep. If that sounds like your sort of thing, have a look at our apartments in Orio and tell us your dates on the booking page. We'll take care of the rest.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about Orio
What is it like to live in Orio for a while?
Orio is a true fishing village: rowing boats training at dawn on the estuary, grill restaurants that are legendary across the Basque Country and a calm you appreciate when you come back from work. It is also a stage of the Northern Camino, with its medieval old town.
Is it well connected to San Sebastián and Zarautz?
Yes. By car, San Sebastián and Zarautz are less than fifteen minutes away, and the Euskotren and the bus get you to Donostia in about half an hour: you can work or study in the city and come back to sleep by the estuary.
Who is a temporary rental in Orio right for?
For remote workers who want the sea without the crowds, for professionals posted to San Sebastián or Zarautz for a few months, and for anyone looking for a village with real life all year round.
What's the minimum stay?
One month. From there, whatever you need: two months, a quarter, six months or the full academic year. If you need to extend while you're here, we'll always try to make it work.
What does the monthly price include?
A fully furnished and equipped apartment, WiFi and initial bed and bath linen. Utilities and other services depend on the flat and duration — we detail everything in the proposal, with complete clarity.
Do you accept pets?
Some apartments do. Mention it in your request and we will confirm which apartments welcome pets.
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