Europe
San Sebastian, Spain
By Monica Moraza
/ Gen. 5th Gen
/ Branch
Europe
San Sebastian, Spain
By Monica Moraza
/ Gen. 5th Gen
/ Branch
Europe
San Sebastian, Spain
By Monica Moraza
/ Gen. 5th Gen
/ Branch
Places to Stay
Hotel Lasala Plaza - San Sebastian is so small so any hotel in the old town, center or in Gros will be well located.
Hotel Arbaso - Well located hotel in San Sebastian.
Hotel Maria Cristina - Well located hotel in San Sebastian.
What to Do
Pintxo Tour - Join a pintxo tour from Vicky +34606714444 or Eli +34687329437.
Dinner in a Cider House - Have dinner in a cider house. My favorites are Lizeaga and Zapiain (open only during cider season).
Farmers/Fish Market - Visit the farmers/fish market in La Bretxa or San Martin.
Surfing in Zurriola - Go surfing in Zurriola.
Hike to Pasaia - Hike from San Sebastian to Pasaia. Casa Camara has good seafood if you are hungry after the paseo.
Swim to Santa Clara - Swim from Ondarreta to Santa Clara. The island has a bar so bring money for a beer.
Monte Urgull - Walk up Monte Urgull for nice views of San Sebastian. There is also a bar here called Urgulleko Polborina.
Peine del Viento - Bike to the end of Ondarreta to see the Peine del viento.
Monte Igueldo - Take the old tram up to Monte Igueldo. You can have lunch in Alaia. They have great rice dishes.
Day Trips - Day trips to neighboring towns: Getaria, Hondarribia, St. Jean de Luz, Biarritz.
Museums & Historical Sites
Chillida Leku - Museum dedicated to the work of sculptor Eduardo Chillida.
Museo de San Telmo - Historic museum in San Sebastian.
Palacio Miramar - Beautiful palace with views of San Sebastian.
Packing Tips
Don't forget a rain jacket/umbrella and a swimsuit!
Where to Eat
Asador Portuetxe - For traditional Basque cuisine - chipirones pelayo, hongos a la plancha and txuleta are highly recommended.
Casa 887 - For modern Basque cuisine.
Amelia - For a tasting menu in La Concha.
Astelena 1997 - For fine dining in the old town.
Matalauva - For modern pintxos in Plaza Cataluna.
Bodega Donostiara - For no fuss Basque food.
Bar Nestor - For txuleta in the old town.
Tamboril - For a good meal in Plaza Constitucion.
Laia - Outside the city - for excellent txuleta.
Iribar - Outside the city - for grilled fish and seafood.
Where to Drink
Sirimiri - For a drink in the old town after pintxos.
La Gintoneria - For great cocktails.
Mala Gissona - For craft beer.
Where to Shop
Mercado de la Bretxa - Local market in San Sebastian.
Mercado de San Martin - Local market in San Sebastian.
Aitor Lasa - Local shop in San Sebastian.
Pukas - Surf shop in San Sebastian.
Local Dishes to Try
Bar Antonio - Tortilla de patata, ravioli con cigalas, albondigas, ahumados.
Ganbara - Gilda, hongos con huevo, txangurro, croquetas de aji.
Txepetxa - Boquerones with toppings.
Goiz Argi - Mari juli, brochetta de gambas.
Borda Berri - Kebab, carrilleras, salmorejo.
Bar Sport - Txipirones a la plancha, foie a la plancha.
Casa Urola - Txuleta, vieira, hamburguesa de bonito.
Other Notes
Always make restaurant reservations in advance!
Places to Stay
Hotel Lasala Plaza - San Sebastian is so small so any hotel in the old town, center or in Gros will be well located.
Hotel Arbaso - Well located hotel in San Sebastian.
Hotel Maria Cristina - Well located hotel in San Sebastian.
Where to Eat
Asador Portuetxe - For traditional Basque cuisine - chipirones pelayo, hongos a la plancha and txuleta are highly recommended.
Casa 887 - For modern Basque cuisine.
Amelia - For a tasting menu in La Concha.
Astelena 1997 - For fine dining in the old town.
Matalauva - For modern pintxos in Plaza Cataluna.
Bodega Donostiara - For no fuss Basque food.
Bar Nestor - For txuleta in the old town.
Tamboril - For a good meal in Plaza Constitucion.
Laia - Outside the city - for excellent txuleta.
Iribar - Outside the city - for grilled fish and seafood.
Where to Drink
Sirimiri - For a drink in the old town after pintxos.
La Gintoneria - For great cocktails.
Mala Gissona - For craft beer.
What to Do
Pintxo Tour - Join a pintxo tour from Vicky +34606714444 or Eli +34687329437.
Dinner in a Cider House - Have dinner in a cider house. My favorites are Lizeaga and Zapiain (open only during cider season).
Farmers/Fish Market - Visit the farmers/fish market in La Bretxa or San Martin.
Surfing in Zurriola - Go surfing in Zurriola.
Hike to Pasaia - Hike from San Sebastian to Pasaia. Casa Camara has good seafood if you are hungry after the paseo.
Swim to Santa Clara - Swim from Ondarreta to Santa Clara. The island has a bar so bring money for a beer.
Monte Urgull - Walk up Monte Urgull for nice views of San Sebastian. There is also a bar here called Urgulleko Polborina.
Peine del Viento - Bike to the end of Ondarreta to see the Peine del viento.
Monte Igueldo - Take the old tram up to Monte Igueldo. You can have lunch in Alaia. They have great rice dishes.
Day Trips - Day trips to neighboring towns: Getaria, Hondarribia, St. Jean de Luz, Biarritz.
Where to Shop
Mercado de la Bretxa - Local market in San Sebastian.
Mercado de San Martin - Local market in San Sebastian.
Aitor Lasa - Local shop in San Sebastian.
Pukas - Surf shop in San Sebastian.
Museums & Historical Sites
Chillida Leku - Museum dedicated to the work of sculptor Eduardo Chillida.
Museo de San Telmo - Historic museum in San Sebastian.
Palacio Miramar - Beautiful palace with views of San Sebastian.
Local Dishes to Try
Bar Antonio - Tortilla de patata, ravioli con cigalas, albondigas, ahumados.
Ganbara - Gilda, hongos con huevo, txangurro, croquetas de aji.
Txepetxa - Boquerones with toppings.
Goiz Argi - Mari juli, brochetta de gambas.
Borda Berri - Kebab, carrilleras, salmorejo.
Bar Sport - Txipirones a la plancha, foie a la plancha.
Casa Urola - Txuleta, vieira, hamburguesa de bonito.
Packing Tips
Don't forget a rain jacket/umbrella and a swimsuit!
Other Notes
Always make restaurant reservations in advance!
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