What can we do if it is cold or rainy in Donostia?
Different things to do in San Sebastián when it's raining
- 2025 Jan 09
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!
Different things to do in San Sebastián when it's raining
A spa with views across the bay… Can you imagine a better plan?
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!
San Sebastian is filling with humour and colour! Carnivals are coming! From 27 February to 4 March 2025.
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 calderero krewes, who commemorate the arrival of travelling people to the city and announce the Carnival
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.
Long live love! 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.
A unique place to experience our maritime heritage
On Friday 29 November at 18:30, San Sebastian will light up for Christmas.
On Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year.... many of you want to have a special lunch or dinner in a restaurant.
The famous celebrations for Saint Thomas's Day take place every December 21st.
Every year thousands of runners from around the world come to Donostia to take part in these race and to enjoy a couple of days in our beautiful city! Here are a few ideas to make your visit to San Sebastián a perfect one.
From 25 October to 1 November at the Teatro Principal, come and celebrate this 35th edition of Horror and Fantasy Film Week!
From 20 to 28 September we are celebrating a very special anniversary!