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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.
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 […]
As we mentioned in a previous post, Gipuzkoa has 4 natural parks, protected spaces of great beauty and historical-cultural interest that should be visited if you like nature or if you want to get to know our region better. Near San Sebastian we find 2 of these natural parks: Pagoeta and Aiako Harria. The latter […]
The Basque Country is known for its nature, the bright green mountains are one of the most characteristic elements of our geography and one of our attractions. As it could not be otherwise, some of these mountains and their surroundings are protected, to preserve our natural environment for future generations and are perfect places for […]
December arrives and with the onset of the month the cold becomes more noticeable, the days are clearly shorter and Christmas is just around the corner. It is also a time with so many public holidays that it is normal to take advantage of them and visit other places during the last holidays of the […]
There is more to the Old Quarter than wonderful streets to have pintxos, beautiful churches or the heart of San Sebastian’s nightlife… there is also culture, the cities past and traditions. Plenty of it is inside of the Basque Society and Citizenship Museum located in the old San Telmo Monastery. We speak about the San […]
Not far from San Sebastian, some 40 kilometres away, is the town of Azpeitia. This town in the heart of the province of Gipuzkoa is known for three reasons: The first: they also celebrate the day of San Sebastian with a tamborrada. The second, they have a very interesting railway museum that will delight young […]
Many visitors to San Sebastian are familiar with Eduardo Chillida’s Wind Comb, Jorge Oteiza’s Empty Construction and Néstor Basterretxea’s Dove of Peace, all of them sculptures placed by the sea that make the coast of San Sebastian an idyllic setting. These three works by Basque sculptors have recently been joined by a new installation, Hondalea […]
The neighbourhood of Gros is one of the most picturesque and authentic neighbourhoods in Donosti. It stands out mainly for being a quiet neighbourhood, very central and with a lot of cultural and gastronomic variety. To help you understand why this neighbourhood is a must on your visit to San Sebastian, I will guide you […]
San Sebastian is a city with a long history and, furthermore, with innumerable places of natural beauty. Castillo de La Mota in San Sebastian is one of its many treasures, a historic place that has been attracting visitors for many years. We will tell the fascinating story of La Mota Castle, highlighting its famous Rosita […]
In San Sebastian we have a lot of festivals and festivities throughout the year: the Tamborrada, the Zinemaldi, the day of Santo Tomás, the Semana Grande… Dates marked on the calendar, famous outside our city and that structure the life of all the people of San Sebastian. But Donosti has many more festivals, festivals that […]
In the beautiful city of San Sebastian, in the Spanish Basque Country, lies a natural and historical treasure that captivates visitors and residents alike: Monte Urgull. With its rich history, impressive panoramic views and its privileged location in the heart of the city, this mountain has become an important historical heritage and one of the […]
Donostia has incredible places to discover in addition to its coasts, history, and buildings. One of those points to discover is its scientific research and development, concentrated in the Kutxaespacio. Today we will tell you everything about it and the reasons why it is an ideal plan to do in a group or family. It […]