If San Sebastian and the surrounding area are known for one thing, it has to be their prestigious gastronomy. We’ve already filled you in on the city’s top pintxos bars, now let us tell you about the best restaurants in San Sebastian. Guipúzcoa (the province surrounding San Sebastian) is home to 16 Michelin starred restaurants….
Many people spending a few days in Madrid make a trip to San Sebastian. If you do decide to visit the city, make the most of it by staying for at least a couple of days. Getting from Madrid to San Sebastian is relatively easy, and there are four main ways of doing so. By…
Following the success of last year’s Kutxa Kultur festival, preparations have already begun for this year’s event. The 2013 event will take place on the coming 6th and 7th of September, and it’s hoped that it will prove as- if not more- successful as last year, which without a doubt surpassed all expectations. For these…
Hondarribia, also known by its Spanish name Fuenterrabía, is one of the most traditional small towns in the area surrounding San Sebastian, and unquestionably one of the prettiest. Situated on the western shore of Txingudi Bay, it is one of the border towns separating Spain from France, and lies practically on the French border. The…
Biarritz is situated in south-west France, just 50 kilometres from San Sebastian, making it an easy daytrip destination if you have a car. You can also book an organised one-day excursion from San Sebastian. Biarritz is a city open to the sea. It became very famous in the 19th century, when French doctors attributed therapeutic…
If you’re visiting San Sebastian by car, the best way to get around the city is to leave it in one of the city’s many car parks, or at your hotel if it has parking facilities. It’s not worth driving in San Sebastian, as you can get around easily on foot or using the cheap…
San Sebastian has beaten other Spanish candidate cities, including Burgos, Córdoba, Segovia, Las Palmas and Zaragoza to be named European Capital of Culture 2016. When they selected San Sebastian, the panel highlighted its strong commitment to fighting violence and its use of culture in achieving this goal. When you also take into account San Sebastian’s…
San Sebastian is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, thanks largely to its 3 beaches. Of the three, the most popular with surfers is Zurriola, which is one of Spain’s top city surf beaches. Surf tourism in San Sebastian has been increasing year on year, and gradually this beach has earned a reputation…
If you’re spending a weekend in San Sebastian and have already completed our one day itinerary, here are some ideas of what to do on your second day in the city. Morning Monte Urgull: Close to the Parte Vieja, or Old Town, you’ll find Monte Urgull. Like Monte Igueldo, it offers spectacular views over the…
The Basque country is renowned for the quality of its food, with San Sebastian flying the flag for its haute cuisine. No wonder, then, that San Sebastian and the surrounding area are home to some of the world’s best restaurants, including Arzak, El Akelarre and El Mugaritz, all of which hold multiple Michelin stars. As…