San Sebastián

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San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) is widely regarded as having the best food scene in Spain, if not all of Europe. This elegant Belle Époque resort city curves around the shell-shaped La Concha bay, one of the most beautiful urban beaches on the continent. With more Michelin stars per capita than almost anywhere else in the world, the city's Old Town is a pintxos paradise where bar-hopping from one culinary gem to the next is an art form. The annual San Sebastián International Film Festival adds a glamorous cultural layer.

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San Sebastián

Neighborhoods

Parte Vieja (Old Town)

The epicenter of pintxos culture, wedged between the port and the river. Every street is lined with bars displaying breathtaking arrays of creative bites. Also home to the Basilica of Santa María and the San Telmo Museum.

Centro / La Concha

The elegant city center along La Concha promenade, with Belle Époque buildings, high-end shops, and the famous La Concha beach stretching before you.

Gros

The surfer neighborhood around Zurriola beach, with a younger vibe, creative pintxos bars pushing culinary boundaries, and a more relaxed, local atmosphere.

Antiguo

A residential neighborhood at the western end of La Concha bay, home to Eduardo Chillida's iconic 'Comb of the Wind' sculptures and the Ondarreta beach.

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