We want to use our tourism blog to give a voice to everyone who has experienced Donostia, so that you can all share experiences from a personal perspective, showing us authentic, undiscovered and alternative places. Above all, we want you to immerse yourself in the city and enjoy San Sebastian to the maximum!
Over 2,000 years ago, in a house in an ancient settlement in what is now Mount Irulegi (Navarra), someone left more than an object: they left a message. A bronze hand, meticulously crafted, which when viewed today speaks to us from the past.
Coming to Donostia? Don’t miss out on these ideas. Because here, art isn’t just something you look at ... it’s something you feel.
7 and 14 September: two unmissable days of racing in La Concha!
The beginning of September - from September 3 to 14 - will see the celebration of the Euskal Jaiak or Fiestas Vascas (“Basque Festivals”) in Donostia. These local festivities bring together the best of culture, sports, culinary arts, folklore and Basque traditions.
During the summer Donostia becomes a location for free open-air festivals. Do you prefer to take off your shoes and dance on the sand on the beach, or would you rather listen to music in the shade of a tree? The choice is yours!
The Donostia Circuit is a circular 50 km itinerary divided into four stages, for both trekking enthusiasts and mountain bikers (all-terrain bikes and gravel bikes).
Strolling around San Sebastián means travelling back in time. Its streets are brimming with historic retail outlets, shops that have successfully evolved with no loss of their essence. We want you to have fun on a tour of some of the city's most emblematic outlets, a trip crammed with history and charm.
Four locals from San Sebastian tell us about their neighbourhoods and why you simply have to visit them.
His impeccable technique and mastery of shapes and volumes revolutionised haute couture, earning the admiration and recognition both of his contemporaries and also of subsequent generations.
Panchineta®: the authentic dessert of San Sebastian
In the basement of Pastelería Otaegui, in the 1930s, pastry chefs created the Panchineta®, a masterpiece that has since become a classic dessert for the local donostiarras, on the table at baptisms, Sunday lunches, and most noticeably, on the eve of San Sebastián Day. Read on to find out more about this delicious Basque dessert, from the history of Pastelería Otaegui to when, where and how to eat it.
Keep reading to discover more about this delicious and historic Basque dessert.
A small yet charming urban island. Discover all its secrets!
We propose a fun route with lots of art taking you to some of San Sebastian’s prettiest spots; you’ll discover sculptures well worth a look not only for their beauty, but also for their settings. And to make this the perfect activity… the art route is designed for biking and takes you along some of our city’s cycle paths! Are you ready?
Have you ever seen a beach appear and disappear in front of your eyes in the same day? ...
Just like in those children’s stories about lands where kings and queens live alongside peasants, Donostia arose and grew until it became the city we know today, rich and varied in the broadest sense of the words.
In Donostia, we work for a sustainable-city model... so we want to encourage you to drink water from the tap and from our fountains! If you think about it, drinking tap water is the most affordable, practical and ecological alternative. But what's more, Donostia's tap water isn't only potable. It's also high-quality, one of the best three...
