- La Concha Beach is a perfect crescent of sand right in the city—great for swimming.
- Parte Vieja (Old Town) is packed with Pintxos bars—hop from one to another.
- Monte Igueldo offers the classic postcard view of the bay (take the funicular).
- The Comb of the Wind sculptures by Chillida are at the end of Ondarreta beach.
- Surf at Zurriola Beach in the Gros neighborhood—it's the younger, cooler side.
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When to go: Summer or September
Summer is beach weather but crowded. September is the Film Festival.
It rains a lot in the Basque Country, so be prepared.
- Best: Jun-Sep.
- Film Fest: September.
- Rain: Frequent.
Getting there: Bus or EAS
San Sebastian Airport (EAS) is small. Many fly to Bilbao (BIO) and take the bus (1 hour).
The bus station is underground near the river.
- Airport: EAS or BIO.
- Bus: PESA from Bilbao.
- Train: Euskotren.
Where to stay: Old Town or Gros
Old Town is noisy but central. Gros is cool, near the surf beach, and has great pintxos too.
Centro is elegant and near La Concha.
- Old Town: Foodie.
- Gros: Surfer/Hip.
- Centro: Classic.
What to see: Bay and Mounts
Walk the promenade from Zurriola to the Comb of the Wind. Go up Monte Urgull or Igueldo.
Visit the San Telmo Museum.
- La Concha: The beach.
- Igueldo: The view.
- Comb of Wind: Art.
- Aquarium: Sea life.
Food: Pintxos
Pintxos are high-end tapas. Don't fill up at one place. Have one pintxo and one drink (zurito/txakoli), then move.
Cheesecake at La Vina is world-famous.
- Pintxos: Bar hop.
- Cheesecake: La Vina.
- Txakoli: White wine.
- Cider: Local drink.
Getting around: Walk
Walk everywhere. It's a beautiful walking city.
Bikes are great along the coast. Buses are efficient.
- Walk: Best way.
- Bike: Paths.
- Bus: Dbus.
Budget: Expensive
It's one of the most expensive cities in Spain. Hotels are pricey.
Pintxos can add up (€3-5 each).
- Hotels: High.
- Food: Mid/High.
- Beach: Free.
1 Day in San Sebastian
Morning: Walk La Concha beach. Funicular to Monte Igueldo.
Lunch: Pintxos tour in Old Town.
Afternoon: Walk to Comb of the Wind. Surf check at Zurriola.
Evening: More pintxos in Gros or a Michelin star dinner.
- Morning: Views.
- Lunch: Pintxos.
- Afternoon: Art/Sea.
- Evening: Food.
FAQ
How to order Pintxos?
Take cold ones from the bar, order hot ones from the menu. Keep your sticks (sometimes) or just tell the barman what you had.
Is it French?
No, it's Spanish/Basque, but it's 20km from the French border.
Is the cheesecake worth the queue?
Yes. La Vina's burnt cheesecake is legendary.