EUSKADI! Donostia - San Sebastián
City Tours · Basque Country (E)
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Refined cuisine, admirable architecture, and white sandy beaches. Who could ask for more? Imagine a small Paris with a Basque influence, right by the sea, and with far fewer tourists than in the French metropolis.
It is hard not to like this majestic city on the Cantabrian Sea. San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque), with its crescent-shaped bay and white sandy beaches, has long been a magnet for vacationers seeking the sun.
The city became famous during the Belle Époque when Queen Maria Cristina established her summer residence here. San Sebastián's glamorous past is still clearly visible throughout the architecture today.
La Concha is considered one of the most beautiful city beaches in Europe. But besides the beach, it is the gastronomy that has made San Sebastián world-famous: the city boasts an incredible density of Michelin stars. But even without star-rated dining, you will find bars with fantastic pintxos at every corner.
Parte Vieja (Old Town)
The Old Town is home to the world's highest concentration of bars. The narrow alleys at the foot of Monte Urgull are a wonderful place for a stroll. Here, you will discover the Basilica of Santa María del Coro and the impressive Plaza de la Constitución.
We had already accepted understanding only half on the French side—here, linguistically, we understand almost nothing at all. But it is hardly noticeable: English is widely spoken, and the bars are perfectly prepared for international guests. It was a spontaneous visit that opened up a city to us that the French Basques had praised, and quite rightly so.
