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San Sebastián, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián (Basque: [doˈnos̺ti.a], Spanish: [san seβasˈtjan]), 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…
Maps and guides. City tours. How to get here. Cultural agenda. Donostia San Sebastian Turismoa Official Website The most comprehensive site of tourist information on San Sebastian, Spain. Proposals and activities to facilitate your visit.
Nov 10, 2023 · San Sebastián is one of the most-loved cities in the world. It's not just the editors of Condé Nast Traveler who have fallen for this diminutive oceanfront city in the Basque Country, but our...
SAN SEBASTIAN: TRAVEL AND TOURISM GUIDE. San Sebastian is the capital of Guipuzcoa (Gipuzkoa in Euskera), being the smallest province in Spain, however, it is definitely one of the most attractive for tourists. If you are thinking of visiting Donostia (as it is known in Basque) in the near future, here you have this guide to San Sebastian where ...
1. Strolling through the “Old Town” of San Sebastián. Undoubtedly its main attraction is the old part of the city. Its streets are full of charm and it is located in a unique enclave next to the port and the “ Paseo Nuevo”, which you cannot miss.
