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

Discover the Donostia Circuit (Donostiako Itzulia -Vuelta a Donostia): A Circular Route for Trekking or All-Terrain Biking

Sport city

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).

Pantxineta Casa Otaegui

Pantxineta (©): San Sebastián’s Iconic Basque Dessert

Food and drink

Pantxineta (©): the authentic dessert of San Sebastian

In the basement of Pastelería Otaegui, in the 1930s, pastry chefs created the pantxineta, 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.

Cristóbal Balenciaga: The fashion architect

Culture

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.

Are you coming at Easter?

Donosti Feeling

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

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?

What can we do if it is cold or rainy in Donostia?

Donosti Feeling

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

La Perla

Donosti Feeling

A spa with views across the bay… Can you imagine a better plan?

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!

Surfing seasons in San Sebastián

Sport city

Waves throughout the year

Las olas en Donostia

Wave-spotting in San Sebastián

Donosti Feeling

Start of the spring tides

For theatre and dance enthusiasts (dFERIA)

Culture

From 16 to 20 March dFERIA, the festival of performing arts! Are you going to miss it? Read more...

La Factoria Albaola

Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria shipyard-museum

Culture

A unique place to experience our maritime heritage

Surf the asphalt, give it a go!!!

Sport city

Let the Christmas spirit seduce you in Donostia / San Sebastián

Donosti Feeling

On Friday 29 November at 18:30, San Sebastian will light up for Christmas.

A "Donostiarra" Christmas dinner

Food and drink

Christmas in San Sebastián: where to eat on this special dates?

Food and drink

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.

Día de Santo Tomás

Saint Thomas's Day

Basque

The famous celebrations for Saint Thomas's Day take place every December 21st.

Are you coming to run the Behobia or the Marathon?

Sport city

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.

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