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3 Days in San Sebastián

Day 2: Along the coast

View from inside the funicular going up Mount Igeldo in San Sebastián.
Going up Mount Igeldo in the funicular that’s more than 100 years old is a good way to start the day and enjoy the best panoramic views of the city.
Detail of the Peine del Viento, a steel sculpture by the sea in Donostia / San Sebastián.
Back down again, don’t miss one of Donostia’s icons: El Peine del Viento by the internationally renowned Donostiarra artist Eduardo Chillida, the perfect example of beauty in its purest form, a deep dialogue between art and landscape.
View of Miramar Palace and Ondarreta Beach on a sunny day.
Meandering through the gardens and along Ondarreta beach, you’ll get to Miramar Palace, a former summer residence of the Spanish royal family surrounded by gardens where you can relax with a stroll and take a break from the bustle.
Go for pintxos
In the Antiguo district you can try the typical Donostiarra pintxos just metres from the beach.
People walking along La Concha promenade. In the background, the Aquarium and the port of Donostia / San Sebastián can be seen.
To let your meal go down, a pleasant stroll along La Concha beach to the Aquarium, which tells the fascinating history of the old Basque whalers.
Wave crashing powerfully beside Oteiza’s Construcción Vacía sculpture in Donostia / San Sebastián.
Following the coastline, you’ll get to La Construcción Vacía, the sculpture by Oteiza, that welcomes you to Paseo Nuevo, which leads to the popular district of Gros with its charming terraces, shops and bars.
Panoramic view of Zurriola Beach and the Gros district
The promenade ends at the third beach, Zurriola, and the third sculpture: La Paloma de la Paz by Nestor Basterretxea.
Sunset at Zurriola Beach with Mount Urgull in the background and golden reflections on the sand.
Don’t miss the sunset from the Sagües wall surrounded by surfers and young people on their skateboards.
Grupo de personas disfrutando de una fiesta y bailando al ritmo de la música en Bataplan, una de las discotecas más populares de San Sebastián, creando un ambiente animado y lleno de energía.
Spend a magical night magic in the famous Bataplán nightclub, right on La Concha beach where you can enjoy the best cocktails.
Where to eat

Personalised dinners

In Donostia we have one of the greatest concentrations of Michelin stars in the whole world, and we also have traditional bars where you’ll feel perfectly at home.

Discover the city comfortably by panoramic bus or tourist train!

Additional days

One day conquers you, several days make you fall in love: keep exploring, keep living, and let San Sebastián reveal its secrets.

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