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SAN SEBASTIAN -DONOSTIA
The best place, the best choice!
It’s a city of sensations. Its urban coast, the bay, the parks, shops, the river, the international cultural festivals and…, of course, its excellent gastronomy. All this make San sebastian a city of love.
A few steps from everything
San sebastian is a city where you can access almost everything on foot or by bicycle.
Peine de los vientos Our route starts in one of the most beautiful
spots of the city, a work by sculptor Chillida
Ondarreta beach San sebastian is sorrounded by three beaches
and three mounts.
With its promenade and gardens…
Miramar Palace It was the Queen María Cristina who ordered its
construction and was used as her summer house
La Concha beach This is the most known and crowded beach. It is
famous for its clear and calm waters.
Town Hall At the end of the promenade we come to the
town hall, an impressive building that was once a casino.
The Royal Sailing Club This building gives the idea of a boat moored in
the quay.
The port
The port It is home to both fishing and pleasure boats, with
the colourful fishermen’s dwellings
Zurriola Bridge: Kursaal Congress The river Urumea divides the city. Kursaal, a
controversial building by architect R. Moneo.
Zurriola Beach This is a favourite meeting place for surfers for
its big waves
The Romantic area
It starts at the Boulevard, which is presided over by the Bandstand
The Old Town The Constitution Square lies in the heart of the Old
Town. The numbers on the balconies remind us that it was once a bullring
Basilica of Santa María The most outstanding feature is the Baroque
façade dominated by the sculpture of San sebastián
The Cathedral of El Buen Pastor At the other end we find this cathedral of neo-
gothic style that lies in the centre of the city
Green Areas Guipuzcoa Square Aiete Park
Mount Igeldo Famous for its views of the city and a chariming
fair park with old rollercoasters
Festivals and fiestas Tamborrada 20th January: San sebastian
Day
Semana Grande – August 15th With the international contest of fireworks
Rowing boat races - September
What to eat Pintxo bars and cider houses
Where to stay If you have money… Mª Cristina Hotel is a good
option
Out of San Sebastián Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Fuenterrabia, a border town with France Biarritz, France
That’s all folks!!
Thank you for your attention!