Hello ladies and gents this is the viking telling you that today we are going to a little known gem that a good friend told me about.
San Sebastián or Donostia is a coastal city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the French border. The capital city of Gipuzkoa, the municipality's population is 186,095 as of 2015, with its metropolitan area reaching 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular), both in Spanish and Basque.
The main economic activities are commerce and tourism, and it is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Spain. Despite the city’s small size, events such as the San Sebastián International Film Festival have given it an international dimension. San Sebastián, along with Wrocław, Poland, was the European Capital of Culture in 2016.
San Sebastian is most renowned for its outstanding cuisine. The city is filled with a wide range of pintxos bars, offering traditional Basque dishes and wines. With such an overwhelming array of tasty looking tapas, it can be impossible to choose and while it is difficult to have an unpleasant eating experience in Donostia, it is worth joining a Pintxos Tour. The tours not only take you to the best places in the city but also provide insider tips and knowledge about the city’s history and culinary evolution.
SAN SEBASTIAN
San Sebastián or Donostia is a coastal city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the French border. The capital city of Gipuzkoa, the municipality's population is 186,095 as of 2015, with its metropolitan area reaching 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular), both in Spanish and Basque.
The main economic activities are commerce and tourism, and it is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Spain. Despite the city’s small size, events such as the San Sebastián International Film Festival have given it an international dimension. San Sebastián, along with Wrocław, Poland, was the European Capital of Culture in 2016.
THINGS TO DO
Museo de San Telmo
The Museo de San Telmo is now the biggest museum for Basque history from prehistoric times to modernity. It was first inaugurated in 1902 and is the oldest museum in the Basque Country. San Telmo is located at the foot of the Urgull Mountain and exhibits more than 26,000 historic artifacts. The original part of the museum consists of a Dominican convent, dating back to the 16th century, while the new building was constructed recently. The mixture of renaissance, Gothic and contemporary design creates a fascinating play of architectural styles and the extensive collection of Basque artifacts provides an exciting insight into the country’s history.
Pintxos Tour
San Sebastian is most renowned for its outstanding cuisine. The city is filled with a wide range of pintxos bars, offering traditional Basque dishes and wines. With such an overwhelming array of tasty looking tapas, it can be impossible to choose and while it is difficult to have an unpleasant eating experience in Donostia, it is worth joining a Pintxos Tour. The tours not only take you to the best places in the city but also provide insider tips and knowledge about the city’s history and culinary evolution.Santa Clara Island
Right in the middle of Concha Bay is Santa Clara Island, which can be accessed via ferry from May to August. The tiny island offers a small beach with great views over the city. Santa Clara tends to be isolated but it features a small cafe and a charming lighthouse. Despite its small size, the island offers a lifeguard service thus allowing visitors to go for a splash in the cool water. With its location between the two mountains Urgull and Igueldo, Santa Clara represents one of the most idyllic spots in the city and is perfect for a picnic.
Ok i dont know about you but i want to go there right about now haha hope you liked this post and as always have a chilled day from the viking
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