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
Belle Époque at the Racecourse!
Belle Époque Day is being held at San Sebastian Racecourse from 17:00 pm on Sunday, 7th July. So, grab your straw hat, sunshade, pearl necklace and long dress from your wardrobe and come along to this very special race, which has been held for 108 years!
- 2023 Jun 21
The Night of San Juan
Say hi to the summer and burn away everything that’s bad!
- 2023 Jun 17
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The TOP pintxos from every neighbourhood
The best options to sample in a city that is seen and lived, but above all experienced through food.
- 2023 Jun 09
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15 activities for spring in Donostia!
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?
- 2023 May 13
After the txotx it is time for the...Sagardo Egunak (cider days)
2nd of September - Donostia
- 2023 May 10
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The Tour de France returns to Donostia / San Sebastián
In July the Tour is back in Donostia / San Sebastián, meaning that for all cycling enthusiasts the summer of 2023 will be unforgettable!
- 2023 Mar 14
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For theatre and dance enthusiasts (dFERIA)
From 11 to 14 March dFERIA, the festival of performing arts! Are you going to miss it? Read more...
- 2023 Mar 08
Pasaia Maritime Festival: You’ll be looking out to sea from 9 to 12 May
The sea will be awash with sails, traditional boats and culture, from Thursday 9 May to Sunday 12.
- 2023 Mar 05
The Basque carnivals
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.
- 2023 Jan 22
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Caldereros
The calderero krewes, who commemorate the arrival of travelling people to the city and announce the Carnival
- 2023 Jan 18
Inudeak eta Artzainak
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.
- 2023 Jan 17
The San Sebastian Carnival
San Sebastian is filling with humour and colour! Carnivals are coming! From 8 to 13 February 2024.
- 2023 Jan 17
TOP 5: Pintxos in Antiguo
The Antiguo district has it all: Ondarreta beach, the Wind Comb sculpture, Palacio Miramar ... and some of the tastiest pintxos in the entire city!
- 2023 Jan 06
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TOP 5: Pintxos in Amara
We follow the River Urumea and arrive in Amara, the city's sports district. This is famous because it's home to the Real Sociedad Stadium, and so if you're keen on football, it's a good option for you. There's a fantastic atmosphere there before and after the game.
- 2023 Jan 06
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