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Much lesser known that its coastal Spanish counterparts, San
Sebastian is perhaps better left this way. Those of you who do choose
to go here to learn Spanish will not need to be told why. The incredible
golden beach is worlds away from the crowded, touristy ones of the
southern Costas, while the town itself is a delightful mix of Basque
and Spanish tradition, surrounded by the lush green hills of Gipúzcoa.
Don't let any political unrest tarnish your view - San Sebastián
is surprisingly safe and in fact one of the top spots to go for
a good time, with restaurants dishing up plate after plate of outstanding
seafood
and nouvelle cuisine, and thriving tapas bars filling the Parte
Vieja and all those who visit to the absolute brim.
Plus points:
Beautiful golden beach
Mild winters & warm summers
Most places within walking distance
Wide range of activities in town & surrounding area
Gastronomic heaven!
In fact it is one of the most authentic Basque places you can visit,
offering a glimpse of Spain's second language and culture, rivalled
only by the Castillian culture of the south and east coasts. Your
tastebuds are in for a treat as you discover fine seafood restaurants
by the harbour, and others serving local specialities such as the
enormous beef chops known as chuletas de buey. Later on San Sebastián's
old town, the Parte Vieja, becomes a hive of activity as people
flood to the many lively bars in the area to party the night away.
Boasting some of the best city beaches in all of Spain, visitors
and locals alike are known to enjoy long lazy afternoons on the
beach, watching the surfers who come from afar to take advantage
of the Atlantic swell. The more adventurous partake in the many
water sports available, be this sailing, rowing or diving. San Sebastián
is also famous for its International Jazz Festival, celebrated in
July, and the Festival de Cine, the annual film festival held towards
the end of September. And of course no visit to the region would
be complete without taking in the stunning Pyrenees, the Guggenheim
Museum in Bilbao or the world-famous bull fest in nearby Pamplona.
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