San Sebastian Pocket Guide

San Sebastian

Me and my friend did a tour of Spain and San Sebastian was the place that I liked the most beside Madrid. We stayed there for two days and a half. The weather was bad (rain and between 13-17°C) except for the last day but the city was beautiful even in the rain. The food is fantastic and you can smell the ocean from the moment you step of the train. The whole city is very clean and people are extremely friendly.

Insider Tip:We wanted to go on the Igeldo hill the first day but decided to wait till the next day since it was raining which was a big mistake. The next day the rain was even heavier and the whole hill was in fog. So if you want to visit it dont wait for better weather.

San Sebastian

San Sebastian is said to be one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, and it really is something. It has the perfect mix of history and culture and then a wicked surf beach to disconnect yourself on.

Insider Tip:Thursday nights you get a pintxo (tapa) and drink for 2euro just off the plaza.

Donostia

Donostia is the basque name of San Sebastian. It is a beautiful city at the atlantic ocean with two beaches, one is surfers paradise and one for swimmers. A little island in the sea. A Jesus on a rock. An old part with lot of shops and pubs. It is very compact, so you could use the bus but you can also walk from point A to point B.

Insider Tip:Walk to the Jesus to see all the city from above. Only five minutes from part of Gros you can walk at the coast on the camino de Sandiago. Go to Erreneria by bus or train and you can cicle or walk to mountains from where you can see San Sebastian, Irun, Hendaye, Biarizz and much more. In the night the Tas Tas Bar is good to meet people from all over the world.

Beautiful City

San Sebastian has an endless list of things to do while you are on holiday. You can hire bikes and ride along the beaches, hire surf boards and get lessons, do a cooking class, shop, relax, hike up mountains, swim across to other islands etc etc! The food in San Sebastian is amazing. Delicious tapas at most bars and reasonable priced drinks.

Insider Tip:For great coffee and tostada go along Zabaleta Place and you will find a little cafe on the corner with red chairs.

San Sebastian is great!

I really liked San Sebastian. Not only because it's a beautiful city with a nice beach and nice weather, but also because of the people who are going there. It's a surfarea so there are a lot of sportive people.