San Sebastian is a bustling city with the vibe of a coastal town, lying at the foot of the Pyrenees mountain range. It is a picturesque city with diverse attractions and beautiful beaches. The city is famous for its excellent beaches such as La Concha, which is ideal for sun bathing and practicing water sports.
Unlike traditional beach tourist destinations in Spain, this lively Basque town is not only sun and sand. You can find a vibrant cultural life, interesting concerts and festivals, as well as many places of historical and architectural interest in the old town. San Sebastian is one of the best known culinary cities in Spain, with an incredible number of excellent tapas bars and restaurants for enthusiasts of Basque cuisine.
Unlike traditional beach tourist destinations in Spain, this lively Basque town is not only sun and sand. You can find a vibrant cultural life, interesting concerts and festivals, as well as many places of historical and architectural interest in the old town. San Sebastian is one of the best known culinary cities in Spain, with an incredible number of excellent tapas bars and restaurants for enthusiasts of Basque cuisine.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- San Telmo Municipal Museum
- Miramar Palace
- Victoria Eugenia Theater
- Palace of Congresses and Kursaal Auditorium
- San Sebastian Aquarium
- Kursaal
- La Concha Bay
- La Zurriola Beach
- El Buen Pastor Cathedral
- Wind Comb
- La Belle Epoque Romantic Area
- Buildings of the Diputacion Foral de Guipuzkoa
General Information
Altitude: 34 masl
Surface Area: 891 km2
Time Zone: UTC +1
Language: Spanish and Catalan
Currency: Euro
Voltage: 230 V
How to get there
San Sebastian Airport is located 20 km from the city center. The city can also be reached by train, bus and by sea.
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