What to do and see in San Sebastian - Donostia, Basque Country: The Best Free Things to do

June 1, 2021 Velvet Champine

While many visitors come for the beaches, arts celebrations and fiestas, San Sebastian-Donostia is serious about its food and drink. The Old Quarter’s narrow, winding streets are full of bars and restaurants, and in the modern city, sidewalk cafes are all around. The city specializes in seafood. Just make sure you know not to expect dinner at 6 or 7 p.m.—that’s much too early in Spain. Instead, tide yourself over with tapas, and enjoy eating and drinking late into the night.
Restaurants in San Sebastian - Donostia

Plaza de las Cigarreras, 1 CICC Tabakalera, 20012 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain +34 943 55 83 83 [email protected] http://www.arteuparte.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Arteuparte gallery & estudio grafico

Arteuparte Gallery is an Art Gallery located in Tabakalera, Cultural Center of San Sebastián - Donostia. We work mainly with emerging artists from the local and national environment. Our goal is to know the work of artists and craftsmen. The things we like.

Reviewed By Juanastiochoa - Madrid, Spain

Arteuparte has very good modern art exhibitions and a very selective clothing offer. The staff is very nice and helpful!

2. Aiete parkea

1 Farrer Park Station Rd, 20009 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain http://www.sansebastianturismoa.eus/es/hacer/playas-parques/parques-y-jardines
Excellent
61%
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31%
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6%
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4.5 based on 163 reviews

Aiete parkea

3. Peine del Viento

Paseo Eduardo Chillida, San Sebastian - Donostia Spain +34 943 48 10 00 http://www.sansebastianturismoa.eus/es/hacer/que-ver-san-sebastian/el-peine-del-viento
Excellent
55%
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31%
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4.5 based on 2,539 reviews

Peine del Viento

A modern iron sculpture by Eduardo Chillida embedded in the rocks at the water's edge.

Reviewed By Donovanmiller - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A romantic place where the waves of the sea, iron, stone, wind and sculpture originality come together. A nice walk by the sea.

4. Monte Urgull

Gaztelubide kalea, San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
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4.5 based on 2,414 reviews

Monte Urgull

Reviewed By SwanseaFoody - Swansea, United Kingdom

Highly recommend this if visiting the San Sebastian area. It's a nice walk to the top with superb views across both sides of San Sebastian. Overall walk takes maybe an hour from top to bottom at a leisurely pace. Take some water if the weather is warm as it can be tough is some parts

5. La Concha Beach

De la Concha Ibilbidea, San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
Excellent
71%
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4.5 based on 9,077 reviews

La Concha Beach

Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States

La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain is the best urban beach in Europe. Elegant, urban, cosmopolitan, white sand, crystal clear waters and lush hillsides makes La Concha the best urban beach in Europe and one of the most beautiful in the world. By the way San Sebastian is considered the most beautiful city in the world alongside Seville.

6. Parte Vieja

San Sebastian - Donostia Spain +34 943 42 94 43 http://www.sansebastianturismoa.eus/es/hacer/que-ver-san-sebastian/parte-vieja-donostiarra
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4,490 reviews

Parte Vieja

Reviewed By johnhp702 - Derby, United Kingdom

Wander the old town and lose yourself amongst the narrow streets, with so many restaurants/bars to stop at for refreshment and so many sites to see and explore.

7. Zurriola Beach

Paseo de Zurriola, 20002 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
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4.5 based on 845 reviews

Zurriola Beach

Reviewed By ricardofranza - Madrid, Spain

Despite the rain we had a blast in this beach which is perfect for surfing as a matter of fact there are some academies around unchanged of teaching kids and teenagers how to surf

8. Ondarreta Beach

Avenida de Satrustegui, 20018 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
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4.5 based on 674 reviews

Ondarreta Beach

9. Alderdi Eder parkea

Al-Soudan, Al-Azizia, 20004 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain http://www.sansebastianturismoa.eus/es/hacer/playas-parques/parques-y-jardines
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Alderdi Eder parkea

Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States

Very nice park with beautiful bright flower beds, playgrounds, and imposing building of the San Sebastian City Hall (Casa Consistorial). Such a lovely place to relax and watch the world going by. TIP for shoppers: there is a interesting boutique across the street from the park: they sell very attractive decor items made of multi colored minerals.

10. Miramar Palace

Paseo de Miraconcha, 48, 20007 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain +34 943 21 90 22 http://www.sansebastianturismoa.eus/es/hacer/cultura-arte-arquitectura/palacios-castillos/palacio-de-miramar#jardines_miramar
Excellent
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4.5 based on 586 reviews

Miramar Palace

Reviewed By marylit2017 - San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain

The name of this place says it all 'Miramar' Palace, it certainly looks onto the sea, and what incredible view! It's the former summer residence of the Spanish queen Maria Cristina who spent her summers here for 40 years. It currently hosts the University Summer Courses and other special events. During the summer it opens at weekends for visits. In any case, it's worth just popping in for a stroll on the grounds and gardens to enjoy the magnificent views of the Concha bay.

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