Things to do in San Sebastián

Fall under the charm of the friendly, coastal town of Zarautz – home to longest beach in the Basque Country and first-class surfing.

Sitting between Bilbao and San Sebastián is the small town of Zumaia, where a rocky landscape hides many secrets just waiting to be discovered.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a quaint fishing town nestled into the southwestern part of the French Basque Country, but don’t let its charm fool you, this refuge on the Bay of Biscay was once home to the fiercest pirates and corsairs on the Atlantic.

The two striking cubes of the Kursaal building, designed by Rafael Moneo, sit at the mouth of the Urumea River as a symbol of Donostia-San Sebastián.

The Basque Culinary Center is an academic institution and promoter of gastronomy located in San Sebastián, at the very core of Basque cuisine.

Come discover the charming seaside escape of medieval Getaria as you meander through a labyrinth of steep, cobble-stoned streets and savour freshly-caught chargrilled fish.

With its characteristic white railings spanning the length of the promenade, Playa de la Concha is one of the prettiest, busiest and most symbolic places in all of San Sebastián.

A 16th-century tower and an early 20th-century amusement park are just two of the attractions awaiting you on Monte Igueldo, the highest point in the Gipuzkoan capital.

The Town Tall of San Sebastián occupies the magnificent Gran Casino building that was once a magnet for the European aristocracy.

A well-preserved medieval quarter, an enchanting fishing neighbourhood and sensational cuisine are just some of the excellent reasons to take a trip to Hondarribia.