San Sebastian Time Lapse

On the south-west coast of France, just 40 kilometres from the Spanish city of San Sebastian, lies Biarritz. This is a magical and beautiful town of whaling origins, as evidenced by the fact that its flag bears the coat of arms of a large whaling ship. However, the essence of the city changed in the…

There’s so much to see in San Sebastian; one day may not be long enough to fit it all in. However, if you can only spend one day in Donosti (San Sebastian in basque), let us show you around its unmissable main attractions in our one day itinerary. Morning   La Concha beach: As soon…

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…

View Turismo San Sebastián in a larger map What to see 1. Old town (Parte Vieja) 2. Constitution Square 3. Mount Urgull 4. New Promenade (Paseo Nuevo) 5. Miramar Palace 6. Mount Igueldo 7. Peine del Viento 8. Buen Pastor Cathedral 9. San Vicente Church 10. Basilica Santa María Museos 1. Museo de San Telmo…

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….

San Sebastian’s weather is quite unstable. Ideally, if you can choose when to go, this should be in summer. This way you could widely enjoy the city and its beaches, where you could take a bath without any problem. Summer weather is warm but far from being excessively hot. Usually the temperatures are pleasant to…