Location: Province of Guipuzcoa
Top Things to do in Province of Guipuzcoa
Top Restaurants in Province of Guipuzcoa
Top 10 Things to do in Province of Guipuzcoa, Spain
Gipuzkoa (in Basque and also the official form since 2011, [ɡipus̻ko.a]; in Spanish: Guipúzcoa [ɡiˈpuθko.a] is a province of Spain and a historical territory of the autonomous community of the Basque Country. Its capital city is Donostia-San Sebastián. Gipuzkoa shares borders with the French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques at the northeast, with the province and autonomous community of Navarre at east, Biscay at west, Álava at southwest and the Bay of Biscay to its north. It is located at the easternmost extreme of the Cantabric Sea, in the Bay of Biscay. It has 66 kilometres (41 miles) of coast land.
Restaurants in Province of Guipuzcoa
1. La Concha Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By OzGronk - Brisbane, Australia
We spent two weeks in Donastia and almost every day depending upon the tides and rain, would take a walk along the beach.
The sand is fine , the water clear and there is always some hardy souls swimming.
Of course the setting, a long curved beach with an island just off the middle and soaring hills at either end are a sight to behold.
2. Historic Center of Hondarribia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 641 reviews
Reviewed By Craig M - Bermuda
Hondarribia is known for the high quality of its Basque gastronomy. But we weren’t there for the food. We wanted to visit the walled old town. Archeaologists have concluded that people have been living in the vicinity of the old town for 5,000 years. The old town includes a 10th century castle and the medieval wall that surrounds the town dates to the 15th century. When you walk through one of the gates in the wall, you really get the feeling that you’ve stepped back in time. The cobbled streets, the narrow lanes and the tall houses with carved wooden balconies all hark back to a bygone era. The atmosphere is helped by the fact that there are very few vehicles inside the walls. And no tourist shops!
We entered the old town by crossing a high bridge, through an old gate in the wall. An impressive introduction!
Some of the lanes in the old town are so narrow, that I don’t imagine that they get any sunlight during the day. It’s a lovely place to visit.
3. Playa de Itzurun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By jaimeelsabio - Maryland
Very much worth the short walk from town or the hermitage to the beach to see the flysch rock formations unique to this part of the Spanish coast. The beach itself is rather secluded and not overly large. It wasn't very crowded when we were there.
4. Museo del Ferrocarril
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By Eli B - Sydney, Australia
This is a grand visitation for all things locomotive,or as my femme quips,loco. Its certainly big-boys toys,with a rich collection of locos,coaches and tram cars with a tall imposing station housing small exhibits outside where sheds and hangers filled with everything locomotive.
Super half day visit. My femme was patient,just as i am on accompanied shopping visits. Ha, she gruffs.
5. Monte Urgull
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Zucoto - Christchurch, New Zealand
What a great place this is to get out of the city. You hardly have to climb the hill at all to be rewarded with fabulous views. There is a cute little bar serving drinks and coffee which overlooks the sea.
6. La Gintoneria Donostiarra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By Trisha C - Mumbai
Found this place because a food guide recommended it and boy was she right...I have never seen G&T made like this..it's the art of science mixed with the love of drink...just WOW!!! Anyone that visits San Sebastián and loves G&T needs to come here..best bar...MoreMany thanks from the team La Gintoneria
7. Parte Vieja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Alex W - Singapore, Singapore
It’s a good place to just wander around the narrow streets, though there is nothing exceptional about San Sebastian’s old town. Like so many other old towns, this one is largely left to tourists, thus the many souvenir shops. One of the nicer surprises is when you turn a corner an get a glimpse of the sea.
However, since I was there during Carnaval, the town did come alive with local colour (and music) on that Sunday.
It does not seem to be a fully pedestrianised district however. Every now and then, a car would come through.
Restaurants are mostly along two streets: Calle San Jeronimo and Calle de 31 de Agosto. Those along San Jeronimo appear a little more touristy, while Calle 31 de Agosto has a few places that look more down-to-earth.
St Vincent’s, at the eastern end of Calle de 31 de Agosto is reputed to be the oldest church in San Sebastian, with origins as far back as the 12th century. There is nothing impressive about its exterior, and it appeared to be locked each time I came by. I don’t know if it is ever open to the public except on Sundays.
8. Pasai Donibane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By bogdanovaolga - Moscow
Small village full of picturesque houses and quarters. We spent fee hours walking around and had very nice lunch. It is autentic and very different.
9. Paseo Nuevo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
We have just enjoyed a perfect morning stroll along this splendid walkway. The September Sunshine is just perfect and the views of the sea lovely, and ever changing as you go round the corner towards town, and the bay of La Concha opens up before you.
10. Calle San Pedro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By claudeCanada - Canada
We found that beautiful street by accident. We arrived in Hondarribia late afternoon and decided to go for a walk to kill time before dinner. We were blown away by this lively and lovely street. It's lined with beautiful trees and with charming basque houses on each side. The street is teeming with restaurants and pintxos bar. We were surprised that Hondarribia and it's charming calle San Pedro is not more known to tourists. We spent 3 nights in Hondarribia and used it as a base to explore the French and Spanish basques villages nearby. We wished we'd stayed longer to explore this town.
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