Things to do in San Sebastián
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Jaizkibel: history and hiking along the Basque shoreline
The legendary Jaizkibel mountain range affords spectacular views of the Basque Cantabrian coast and splendid hiking trails.
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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.
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San Sebastián Aquarium, an ocean at the heart of the city
With 200 species of sea life and the collosal skeleton of a North Atlantic right whale, the San Sebastián Aquarium will take you on a journey into the depths of the ocean.
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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.
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Victoria Eugenia Theatre: the stage for San Sebastián’s most important cultural events
Located at the very heart of the city centre, the monumental Victoria Eugenia Theatre has hosted over a century’s worth of the most important cultural events in San Sebastián.
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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.
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The Gros neighbourhood: pintxos and surfers
The star of San Sebastián’s Gros district is undoubtedly Zurriola Beach. This part of town has a fantastic array of bars and restaurants too.
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Miramar Palace, a royal residence in La Concha
Miramar Palace is based on an English architectural design and affords sweeping panaoramic views across the city of San Sebastián.
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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.
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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.