Blog: Donostia, by locals

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!

San Sebastian Tourism Blog

Musika Parkean is back!

Culture

On the 24th and 25th of June... Please, step on the grass!

Donostia, capital of electronic music from 21 to 26 August

Culture

If you like electronic music and you're going to be in Donosti from 21 to 26 August, you'd be well advised to read this.

15 activities for spring in Donostia!

Donosti Feeling

With the arrival of spring, the mountains, parks and gardens of Donostia are colored with all kinds of flowers, further highlighting the beauty and charm of the city, and its markets are filled with the vegetables of the season: tear peas , asparagus, beans…. A magical time to enjoy endless plans in San Sebastián, do you fancy?

The Tour de France returns to Donostia / San Sebastián

Sport city

In July the Tour is back in Donostia / San Sebastián, meaning that for all cycling enthusiasts the summer of 2023 will be unforgettable!

¡¡¡Surf the asphalt, give it a go!!!

Sport city

Are you coming at Easter?

Donosti Feeling

Here are a few ideas to make your visit to San Sebastián a perfect one.

Discover the world of cider!

Food and drink

Did you know that until the 20th century the most common drink in Donostia was cider, and that there were once 100 cider bars in the Old Town alone? You will find the best tips for enjoying a sagardotegi!

Discover the real San Sebastian and its neighbourhoods on an electric bike!

Sport city

Inudeak eta Artzainak

Culture

The Sunday after the Caldereros celebration (the first Sunday in February or the one following Candlemas) sees the Inudeak eta Artzainak parade, a wink to the courting that went on between nursemaids and shepherds when the latter came down into the city. This is yet another event in the local run-up to Carnival.

Plans for St Valentine’s Day in San Sebastian

Donosti Feeling

We are fully aware that Donostia / San Sebastián is a city that you can fall in love with all year round. Even the least romantic people fall at its feet. However, we think that coming to visit us this year on the 14 of February, the day when love reigns supreme, can be even more captivating.

The Basque carnivals

Basque

Although carnivals are held across the world, the ones that are held in many of the Basque Country’s villages are very special. You can still find carnivals that are deeply rooted in Basque traditions and Mother Earth.

The San Sebastian Carnival

Culture

San Sebastian is filling with humour and colour! Carnivals are coming! From 16 to 21 February 2023.  Take a look at the programme!

Caldereros

Culture

The calderero krewes, who commemorate the arrival of travelling people to the city and announce the Carnival

The surfing code of conduct

Sport city

Follow these simple norms for your own safety.

The waves of la Zurriola

Sport city

The beach that  works at all tides

Surfing seasons in San Sebastián

Sport city

Waves throughout the year

Why 'San Sebastian cheesecake' is conquering the world

Food and drink

What can we do if it rains?

Donosti Feeling

Different things to do in San Sebastián when it's raining

Recipes with a taste of San Sebastian

Food and drink
Las olas en Donostia

Wave-spotting in San Sebastián

Donosti Feeling

Start of the spring tides

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