Things to do with friends in San Sebastián
![monte-igueldo monte-igueldo](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/monte-igueldo-1.jpg)
Monte Igueldo: history, fun and fantastic views
A 16th-century tower and an early 20th-century amusement park are just two of the attractions awaiting you on Monte Igueldo, the highest point in the Gipuzkoan capital.
![Tabakalera Tabakalera](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tabakalera_1.jpg)
Tabakalera: from tobacco factory to cultural icon
Through film, art and society, Tabakalera has consolidated its position as San Sebastián’s emblem of international culture.
![pintxos en san sebastián pintxos en san sebastián](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/pintxos-san-sebastián.jpg)
Pintxos in San Sebastián: the essence of Basque cuisine
Going out for pintxos in Donostia-San Sebastián has evolved from a tradition to one of the best culinary experiences the world has to offer.
![Basque Culinary Center Basque Culinary Center](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Basque-Culinary-Center_ok.jpg)
The Basque Culinary Center: home of the world’s top chefs
The Basque Culinary Center is an academic institution and promoter of gastronomy located in San Sebastián, at the very core of Basque cuisine.
![Museo Chillida Museo Chillida](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Museo-Chillida-1.jpg)
Chillida Leku: the legacy of a great artist
Chillida Leku is a rather unique museum set in 11 hectares of land where nature and over 40 impressive sculptures harmoniously blend into one.
![museo balenciaga museo balenciaga](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/museo-balenciaga.jpg)
Cristobal Balenciaga Museum: homage to a master of couture
The Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum opened its doors in 2011 and showcases the most significant collection of the couturier to date.
![Museo San Telmo Museo San Telmo](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/museo-san-telmo.jpg)
San Telmo Museoa: a walk through Basque history and culture
Come discover the rich Basque patrimonial heritage at San Telmo Museoa through riveting collections in a 16th century monastery with an avant-garde touch.
![sidra asturiana sidra asturiana](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sidra-asturiana.jpg)
San Sebastián’s sidrerías: savouring tradition
Visit one of San Sebastián’s cider houses to drink in an age-old tradition as you sample some of the best food in the Basque capital.
![semana grande san sebastián semana grande san sebastián](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/semana-grande-san-sebastián.jpg)
Semana Grande in San Sebastián: the social event of the year!
San Sebastián’s Semana Grande or ‘Big Week’ offers seven days of parties, folklore and tradition.
![History of txakoli and the best txakoli wineries in the Basque Country History of txakoli and the best txakoli wineries in the Basque Country](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/txacoli.jpg)
History of txakoli and the best txakoli wineries in the Basque Country
If you’d like to enjoy Basque food, you need a good glass of txakoli on your table. This white wine has overcome its former bad reputation and today is one of the most famous and best-loved wines in Spain. If you’re travelling to the Basque Country, make sure you visit one of the many txakoli wineries that are dotted across the region.