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Welcome to Sopela
WSL
Lisa Girardet (REU) soaks in the view in between sets.
Free surfers mingle with up-and-coming pros at the South bank during the event.
Birds eye view of Sopela's pristine environment.
Local star Leticia Canales Bilbao (EUK) won the event at her homespot last year.
Gatien Delahaye (GLP) completes a rotation into the sand.
Leon Glatzer (DEU) takes flight on a messy day.
Carol Henrique (PRT) pushes her fins out.
Local hero Natxo Gonzalez (EUK) isn't afraid to hit a section.
The incredible coastline of the Basque Country is full of hidden gems.
Vahine Fierro (PYF) among the classic Sopela background.
Carol Henrique (PRT) makes her way through the crowd.
Talented Basque surfer Ariane Ochoa (EUK) will be one to watch in 2016.
Lisa Girardet (REU) soaks in the view in between sets.