San Sebastian

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Picturesquely set on the crescent-shaped Bay of Concha, this elegant town is one of Spain's most fashionable beach resorts.

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Sunny days spent on sandy beaches and evenings strolls through the quaint Old Town are among the joys of visiting San Sebastian. Picturesquely set on the crescent-shaped Bay of Concha, this elegant town is one of Spain’s most fashionable beach resorts. The expansive shoreline extends for several kilometers along a curving coastline, bookended by the Urgull and Igeldo hills. San …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Spanish CURRENCY Euro BEST TIME TO VISIT May to July NEAREST RAILWAY STATION San Sebastián-Donostia Railway Station NEAREST AIRPORT San Sebastian Airport (EAS) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Wi-fi Available at most hotels and many cafes, restaurants and airports; generally, but not always, free. Connection speed often varies from room to room in hotels, so always ask when …

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Getting Around

Bicycle San Sebastián is fairly bike-friendly, with bike lanes skirting the waterfront and along key junctions in town. Although the city has a bike-sharing program, these are only available to residents. Hire outfits like Sanse Bikes can get you outfitted with a reliable two-wheeler. Bus DBus (www.dbus.eus) is the city’s public bus network. The standard fare is €1.70 (€2.10 at …

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History & Culture

Celtic/Iberian Spain was originally conquered by the Roman Empire in 200 AD, with the overlords remaining in power for almost six hundred years. The country became an important trading and agricultural hub and, as Rome faded, vandals from the north forced their way across the entire peninsula. Christianity was established in the 2nd century AD and continued despite conflicts resulting …

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Top Attractions

The Seaside Elegance and Beautiful Beach of La Concha The picture-perfect white sand beach of the Bahía de la Concha (Bay of Concha) is the most iconic sight in San Sebastian. With a wide shoreline and mesmerizing turquoise waves, this expansive beach extends for more than a kilometer. The beach, known as La Perla, overlooks the cityscape of San Sebastian …

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