San Sebastián (Donostia)

San Sebastián, with its blend of relaxed charm and lively pintxos culture, is a city that effortlessly captures your heart. While the weather wasn't always on our side, the vibrant energy and exquisite cuisine made our trip unforgettable.

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San Sebastián Guides

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Running Tour of San Sebastián (Donostia)
Running Tour of San Sebastián (Donostia)

Discover the best way to explore San Sebastián, on foot and at pace! We joined a local running tour that covered major sights, hidden gems and came with insider tips. Here’s everything you need to know.

San Sebastián Food Diary: Everything we ate over 5 days
San Sebastián Food Diary: Everything we ate over 5 days

Everything we ate over 5 days in San Sebastián

The Best Things to do in San Sebastián (Donostia)
The Best Things to do in San Sebastián (Donostia)

Our guide to the best things to do in San Sebastian

Getting from Bilbao to San Sebastián
Getting from Bilbao to San Sebastián

How to get to San Sebastian from Bilbao

Hiking from San Sebastián to Pasai Donibane
Hiking from San Sebastián to Pasai Donibane

Our guide to hike this beautiful and rugged coastline from San Sebastian to Pasai in the east.

Restaurants to Book in San Sebastián
Restaurants to Book in San Sebastián

Best Restaurants to book in San Sebastian

Best Pintxos in San Sebastián
Best Pintxos in San Sebastián

A round of our favourite pintxos bars in San Sebastián alongside a guide on how to make the most of your trip.

Best Coffee in San Sebastián, Spain
Best Coffee in San Sebastián, Spain

There is a lot of bad coffee here so we’ve found the good coffee shops for you to go to.

San Sebastián Recipes

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Burnt Basque Cheesecake Recipe
Burnt Basque Cheesecake Recipe

An authentic recipe for burnt basque cheesecake

San Sebastián Highlights

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San Sebastián Experiences