Your flight to San Sebastian introduces you to the picturesque Basque city of Donostia in northern Spain and Queen Victoria’s favourite resort. Visit the museum dedicated to local artist Eduardo Chillida and explore the narrow streets of San Sebastian’s parte vieja (old quarter).
Explore times gone by at San Sebastian’s San Telmo Museum housed in a 16th-century monastery, and discover prehistoric Basque artefacts and paintings by El Greco and Ribera. Immerse yourself in the living culture of San Sebastian at the Kursaal Auditorium packed with concerts and conferences.
For panoramic views of San Sebastian and La Concha Bay take the funicular to the top of Monte Iguelda and stop off at the Palacio del Mar on the way back. Or stroll along the Paseo Nuevo around the bay and pick from San Sebastian’s Concha, Ondarreta and Zurriola beaches.
Locals in San Sebastian love their fresh seafood as well as asparagus, chickpeas, olive oil and garlic. Pick at pintxos (tapas) of angulas (baby eels) and dine on merluza (hake). Pop into a sidrería to sample the local apple cider or opt for the taxcoli, a young dry white wine. |