Quick Summary:
- Embraced by lush green hillsides and golden sandy beaches on the Bay of Biscay in the hilly Basque Country, San Sebastián is a picturesque resort town that is known for its beautiful bayfront, quaint cobblestoned old town, and world-renowned restaurants.
- Also known as Donostia, the alluring seaside town boasts elegant art nouveau buildings, exquisitely manicured parks, and plazas, stunning beaches like Playa de Ondarreta and Playa de la Concha, and a charming old town (Parte Vieja) with colorful boutiques, award-winning restaurants and buzzing pintxos bars.
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Museo de San Telmo
Monte Igueldo
La Catedral del Buen Pastor (The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd)
Playa de la Concha
Palacio Miramar (Miramar Palace)
Monte Urgull
Pintxos Tour
Isla de Santa Clara (Santa Clara Island)
La Parte Vieja (Old Town)
La Madame
Bideluze
Pasteleria Oiartzun
Kata4 Oyster Bar
Kafe Botanika
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