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

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!

The San Sebastian Carnival

Culture

San Sebastian is filling with humour and colour! Carnivals are coming! From 27 February to 4 March 2025.

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.

Caldereros

Culture

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

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.

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

Plans for St Valentine’s Day in San Sebastian

Donosti Feeling

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.

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.

Bring a scary end to October in Donostia

Culture

From 25 October to 1 November at the Teatro Principal, come and celebrate this 35th edition of Horror and Fantasy Film Week!

Are you coming at the 72nd edition of Film Festival?

Culture

From 20 to 28 September we are celebrating a very special anniversary!

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