District by district
Aiete and Miramón
Two residential areas in the hills surrounding San Sebastian, ideal for anyone looking for tranquility and culture. Here you’ll find impressive palaces, innovation centres and parks that combine history and nature.
Parks and gardens to take a break
Aiete neighbourhood is noted for its connection with nature, thanks to its perfect green spaces for walking and relaxing. Aiete Park, with its French style gardens, pond with swans and ducks, a cave and waterfall, is ideal to spend time in a leafy and peaceful spot. Miramón Park, one of the largest in the city, then combines nature and culture. The lesser known Puio Park offers panoramic views of the city and sea, and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the landscape. Aiete’s parks make it particularly attractive to nature lovers.
A palace built by the Duke and Duchess of Bailén
This neo-Classical building, attributed to the French architect Adolfo Ombrecht, was the summer residence of the Spanish royalty and the scene of important political decisions. Today it houses the House of Peace and Human Rights. The park is an oasis of calm, with French-style gardens, ponds, waterfalls and centuries-old trees.
Innovation and nature in perfect harmony
Miramón Technology Park, located at the highest point of San Sebastian, is a benchmark in innovation and development. Over 140 companies from sectors such as biosciences, ICT and engineering are based there. Its facilities include the Science Museum, ideal for family outings, and Donostia Hospital, a top-tier health centre. Miramón, covering 600,000 m², combines cutting-edge technology and the beauty of its natural surroundings.
Basque Culinary Center
The Basque Culinary Center is one of the most eye-catching buildings at the Miramón Technology Park. Opened in 2011, this culinary science university combines striking architecture with a unique natural setting. It is the second culinary university in Europe, training first-rate professionals and driving research and innovation in cuisine.
How to get here
One of the options that we can recommend is going up to Aiete using the path that runs up towards the park in the area of La Concha Beach, the hill of Aldapeta. The bay views that you will encounter along the way are simply stunning.
If you prefer to take public transport, city buses with number 19, 31, 35 and B2 will take you to Aiete from different points within the city.
To get to Miramon, take lines 35, 17 or 28. Remember to get off by the Mikeletegi 12 walkway and walk through Miramon Park on foot, because every corner deserves to be discovered.
If you prefer to take public transport, city buses with number 19, 31, 35 and B2 will take you to Aiete from different points within the city.
To get to Miramon, take lines 35, 17 or 28. Remember to get off by the Mikeletegi 12 walkway and walk through Miramon Park on foot, because every corner deserves to be discovered.
What do you want to eat today?
San Sebastián has restaurants of all colours and tastes. You can eat from puchero to pintxos, seated or standing, in an elegant restaurant or a popular tavern.
Hotels in Aiete and Miramón
There are accommodation options for all budgets. Whatever your choice, you’ll be a stone’s throw from the city’s main attractions.
