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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1. Museo de San Telmo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Museo de San Telmo | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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2. Monte Igueldo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Monte Igueldo | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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3. La Catedral del Buen Pastor (The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd)

La Catedral del Buen Pastor (The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd) | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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4. Playa de la Concha

Playa de la Concha | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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5. Palacio Miramar (Miramar Palace)

Palacio Miramar (Miramar Palace) | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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6. Monte Urgull

Monte Urgull | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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7. Pintxos Tour

Tours
Pintxos Tour | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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8. Isla de Santa Clara (Santa Clara Island)

Romantic Islands
Isla de Santa Clara (Santa Clara Island) | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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9. La Parte Vieja (Old Town)

Category: Museums & Culture
La Parte Vieja (Old Town) | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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10. La Madame

La Madame | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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11. Bideluze

Bideluze | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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12. Pasteleria Oiartzun

Category: Museums & Culture
Pasteleria Oiartzun | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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13. Kata4 Oyster Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Kata4 Oyster Bar | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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14. Kafe Botanika

Kafe Botanika | What to See in San Sebastian, Spain
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