Guide to San Sebastian

San Sebastian (or Donostia to locals) has it all. Sat on La Concha bay, where the Pyrenees meet the sea the town has long sandy beaches, incredible sea views and a stunning mountain backdrop. As if this wasn't enough, mother nature threw in the Isla Santa Clara, an uninhabited island in the middle of the bay to complete the picture.

Unsurprisingly San Sebastian retains a close connection to the sea. There is an active fishing fleet which has no small influence on the town's most famous cuisine; pinchos, as tapas are called locally. Bars throughout the old town serve these delicious snacks along side the local wine, creanza.

Tourist Information runs a twice weekly taste of San Sebastian tour which mixes history with food. The 2 hour walk runs on Tuesday's and Thursday's, costs 16 euros and comes with 3 pinchos and 3 drinks included. If you are not in town

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San Sebastian is of a size where most places of interest can be explored on foot. Outside the old town there are bus services with fares of 1 euro 35 per journey. From the row of bus stops on Alameda Boulevard numbers 26 and 28 run to the bus station (at Plaza Piu XII) taking around 10 minutes. To get to Plaza Funicular (to take the funicular to the top of Monte Igueldo) take the 16 bus from the same row of stops. The same bus stops twice at Plaza Funicular on the way back to town, if the driver will let you take the 20 minute detour out into the surrounding countryside for some great views of the mountains and out to sea.

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