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San Sebastián, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián ( Basque: [doˈnos̺ti.a], Spanish: [san seβasˈtjan] ), [4] [5] is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the France–Spain border.
- Stroll along the seaside at La Concha Promenade. One of the best ways to orientate yourself with the city and enjoy its seaside views is by wandering along the lovely La Concha Promenade (Basque: Kontxa Pasealekua).
- See the Peine del Viento sculptures. Located at the foot of Monte Igueldo at the end of Ondarreta beach is the Peine del Viento (Comb of the Wind), one of the most famous sculptures by local Basque artist Eduardo Chillida.
- Explore the Old Town (Parte Vieja) The heart of San Sebastián is the atmospheric Parte Vieja (Old Town), a maze of quaint cobblestone streets oozing with excellent pintxo bars and restaurants.
- See the bullet holes in San Sebastián’s City Hall. Before it was San Sebastián’s City Hall (Basque: Donostiako Udala, Spanish: Ayuntamiento de San Sebastián), this building was home to the city’s Gran Casino which hosted parties for Europe’s bourgeoisie and aristocracy when they spent their summers in San Sebastián during the Belle Époque.
- Playa de la Concha. San Sebastián. Fulfilling almost every idea of how a perfect city beach should be formed, Playa de la Concha (and its westerly extension, Playa de Ondarreta) is easily…
- Aquarium. Parte Vieja. Fear for your life as huge sharks bear down behind glass panes, or gaze at otherworldly jellyfish. The highlights of a visit to the city's excellent…
- Playa de la Zurriola. Gros. Stretching 800m in front of Gros, from the Kursaal to Monte Ulía, 'Zurri', as it's known locally, has some excellent waves that draw surfers from near and…
- Kursaal. Gros. Designed by Rafael Moneo and opened in 1999, the Kursaal is one of the city's most striking buildings. Consisting of two cubes made of translucent glass…
Donostia San Sebastian Turismoa Official Website The most comprehensive site of tourist information on San Sebastian, Spain. Proposals and activities to facilitate your visit. Official Website of Donostia San Sebastián Turismoa
Mar 27, 2024 · Plus, the historic Gothic church, Iglesia de San Vicente, is the oldest in the city. 2. Experience Mercado de la Bretxa. The history of San Sebastian will draw you in as much as the beauty found at along the coast. At Mercado de la Bretxa, you can wander back to 1870, when San Sebastian’s most prominent market began.
In more recent years, San Sebastián has gained significant press for its cuisine. The city alone has 14 Michelin stars spread across 6 restaurants and famously boasts more stars per capita than anywhere else in the world other than Tokyo. It is in many ways like a mini Paris, except in Basque style. San Sebastián is also famous for its pintxos.
Nov 10, 2023 · San Sebastián has a prime position in the Basque Country, set right on the sea. The city skyline curves around the main, crescent-shaped beach La Concha, which itself melts into gin-clear water ...
