Horse Race in Zumaia Postponed Due to Tides Affecting San Telmo Festivities

Strong tides have eroded the sand from Itzurun beach in Zumaia, exposing rocky areas and forcing the postponement of the traditional horse race until May 3.

Generic image of a wide, sandy beach at low tide, with exposed rocky formations and scattered seaweed, under a cloudy sky.
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Generic image of a wide, sandy beach at low tide, with exposed rocky formations and scattered seaweed, under a cloudy sky.

The traditional horse race of the San Telmo festivities in Zumaia, originally scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed to May 3 due to the impact of tides on Itzurun beach.

Organizers have decided to delay the race as the tides have washed away a significant amount of sand from the beach, revealing rocky formations. This situation makes it impossible to hold the event under appropriate safety conditions.
The race was initially planned for the Sunday of the San Telmo repetitions, but it will now take place on Sunday, May 3, at 12:00 PM, on Itzurun beach itself.

The tides have exposed the rocky formations on Itzurun beach and covered the stony area, which has forced the suspension of the traditional horse race usually held on the last day of the San Telmo festivities.

This decision aims to ensure the safety of the race and the well-being of participants, taking into account the current condition of the beach.