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At Go Local San Sebastian we are passionate about our city

That’s why we not only enjoy telling you how much we love San Sebastian on our tours, but we also want to put it in writing. That’s why we have created this blog, where we tell you what we don’t have time to tell you on the tours. If you love San Sebastian as much as we do, or if you are planning a visit to our city, this is your space.

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Basque Country

Discover Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Few towns in the French Basque Country have the charm of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. A perfect place for a short break when you come to spend your holidays in San Sebastian and one that we guarantee you will want to return to. Why? Because it is a city that knows how to combine the elegance of large […]

Things to do San Sebastian

What to see in San Sebastian at night

They say that you only really get to know a city when you discover what it’s like at night. And San Sebastian by night is a real surprise. Not only because of the way its architecture and landscapes are transformed when the sun goes down, but also because of all the options its nightlife has […]

Basque food Gastronomy

Basque food and gastronomy

32 Michelin stars, 24 restaurants at the top of the world’s cuisine and renowned names such as Juan Mari Arzak, Eneko Atxa, Martín Berasategui, Andoni Luis Aduriz and Fernando Canales Etxanobe, among others, make the Basque Country a paradise for lovers of good food. This means that Basque gastronomy is known worldwide for its quality, […]

Culture

Basque language and culture

In order to get to know any corner of the world in depth, it is necessary to know its language and culture, which are what make it unique. In this sense, the Basque Country is a region that stands out not only for its landscapes, but also for its unique cultural identity in Spain. At […]

Gastronomy

Best places to have breakfast in San Sebastian

As is well known, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A good breakfast gives you energy for the whole morning and gets your day off to a good start. In Donosti, where gastronomy is so important, breakfast is also important, and that is why we bring you the best places to have […]

Culture

31st of August Donostia 2024

If there is one important date in the history of San Sebastian that marks a before and after and brings a profound transformation to the city, it is the 31st of August 1813. The day Donostia was destroyed In 1808, in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, San Sebastian was invaded by the French army, […]

Things to do San Sebastian

Miramar Palace in San Sebastian

The Miramar Palace in San Sebastian , built in 1893 by order of Queen Maria Christina of Austria, is an architectural gem that is a must-see if you are visiting the city of San Sebastian. Located between the beaches of La Concha and Ondarreta, this English-style palace offers stunning views and magnificent gardens. This palace […]

Basque Country

Basque mythology

Before the arrival of Christianity in the Basque Country, the ancient inhabitants of our region, belonging to different tribes and speakers of Proto-Basque, had their own belief system. Basque mythology had its gods, supernatural beings and legends, which, although nobody believes in them any more, are still very much alive in many of our traditions […]

Pasai Donibane Basque Country

Pasai Donibane

Very close to San Sebastian is the village of Pasajes, located in the bay of the same name. This bay, much more protected than that of La Concha in Donosti, thanks to its long mouth, contains other villages on its shores, and Pasajes itself is divided into 4 neighbourhoods that are considerably separated from each […]

Things to do San Sebastian

Mount Igueldo in San Sebastian

San Sebastian is surrounded by mountains, a green belt that has protected the city for centuries. Mountains that have shaped the surrounding villages and our neighbourhoods. Mountains that even reach the sea, embracing the bay of La Concha. One of these mountains is Igueldo, perhaps the best known of them all. Mount Igueldo is the […]