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San Sebastián

City · Basque Country, 🇪🇸 Spain
Population 189,866
Area 61 km²
Time zone Europe/Madrid
Official website www.donostia.eus

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Donostia/San Sebastián Essentials

This collection highlights the architectural and natural landmarks of Donostia/San Sebastián. It spans from the Belle Époque elegance of the City Hall and Miramar Palace to the contemporary Basque art of Eduardo Chillida’s Peine del Viento. Explore the historic Old Town via Plaza de la Constitución, visit the 18th-century Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, and view the city from the heights of Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo. The list also includes the Kursaal Congress Centre, a modern symbol of the city's international film and jazz festivals.

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Editor's Choice

San Sebastián’s cultural landscape is defined by its integration of avant-garde art and historical architecture. This selection features Eduardo Chillida’s Comb of the Wind and Jorge Oteiza’s Empty Construction, alongside the 12th-century Mota Castle on Mount Urgull. The city's maritime heritage is preserved at the Albaola shipyard, where a 16th-century whaling ship is being reconstructed, and the San Telmo Museum, housed in a former Dominican convent. Modernist landmarks like the Kursaal glass cubes and the Belle Époque Victoria Eugenia Theatre reflect the city’s role as a hub for international arts and film.

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Hidden Gems

Explore the prehistoric landscape and coastal heights surrounding Donostia/San Sebastián. This collection highlights the region's megalithic heritage, featuring Bronze Age dolmens, Iron Age stone circles, and ancient burial mounds scattered across the Mendizorrotz and Igeldo massifs. Complementing these archaeological sites are panoramic viewpoints from the Tabakalera rooftop and Mount Igeldo, alongside the Paleolithic caves of Aizpitarte, which contain some of the oldest artistic expressions in the Basque Country.

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Coastal Highlights & Parks

This collection highlights the diverse landscapes of San Sebastián, from the iconic shell-shaped La Concha and its neighbor Ondarreta to the secluded Santa Clara Island cove. It includes historic green spaces like the English-style Aiete Park and the peacock-inhabited Cristina Enea. Cultural landmarks such as the open-air Chillida Leku museum and the 19th-century Igeldo Lighthouse provide vantage points over the Bay of Biscay, while Gipuzkoa Plaza offers a central retreat with its historic floral clock.

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Basque Culture & Traditions

This collection centers on the pillars of Basque identity in and around Donostia-San Sebastián. It features historic pelota courts like Atano III and Galarreta, alongside traditional sagardotegias (cider houses) in Astigarraga where cider is served directly from large wooden barrels. Cultural landmarks include the Tabakalera contemporary art center, housed in a former tobacco factory, and high-end culinary institutions such as Martín Berasategui, representing the region's world-renowned gastronomic heritage.

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Historic Churches

San Sebastián’s religious architecture spans five centuries, ranging from the 16th-century Gothic foundations of San Vicente to Rafael Moneo’s minimalist 21st-century Iesu Church. The collection features the city's landmark neo-Gothic cathedral, the ornate Baroque facade of the Basilica of Saint Mary, and 19th-century parish churches in the Gros and Amara districts. These sites showcase the evolution of Basque ecclesiastical design through diverse materials, from traditional limestone to modern stark white concrete.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes 3°–15°
  • 8° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 3°–16°
  • 8° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 5°–18°
  • 9° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 7°–20°
  • 10° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 10°–24°
  • 13° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 13°–27°
  • 16° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 23° · extremes 15°–29°
  • 18° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 24° · extremes 16°–30°
  • 19° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 14°–28°
  • 17° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 10°–25°
  • 15° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 6°–19°
  • 11° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 4°–16°
  • 9° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+34
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Tours & Activities

La Concha Beach
Walk
Peine del Viento
Walk
Amusement Park Monte Igueldo

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