Stranden en parken in Donostia/San Sebastián

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.

Coastal Highlights & Parks — Kaart

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A

La Concha Beach

The Beach of La Concha is a crescent shaped urban seaboard of the city of San Sebastián located at the Bay of La Concha in the Basque…

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B

Gipuzkoa plaza

Designed by Pierre Ducasse, this 19th-century park features a pond with ducks and swans, a meteorological station, and a large floral clock.

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C

Ondarreta

An urban beach at the western end of La Concha Bay, bordered by a seaside promenade and the Peine del Viento sculptures.

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D

Igeldoko itsasargia / Faro de Igeldo

Built in 1855, this lighthouse stands on the slopes of Mount Igeldo, offering views of the Cantabrian Sea and the rugged coastline.

E

Aiete parkea

An expansive park surrounding a 19th-century palace, featuring English-style gardens designed by Pierre Ducasse with ponds, grottoes, and diverse tree species.

F

Cala de Santa Clara

A small, tidal sandy beach located on Santa Clara Island in the center of La Concha Bay, accessible primarily by boat.

G

Kristina-Enea parkea - Parque de Cristina Enea

A 19th-century estate designed by Pierre Ducasse, home to free-roaming peacocks, exotic trees, and the Environmental Resources Center.

H

Chillida Leku

An open-air museum showcasing the monumental steel and granite sculptures of Eduardo Chillida across a landscape of gardens and a restored 16th-century farmhouse.

I

Mentxu Gal Lorategiak

Gardens dedicated to the Basque painter Mentxu Gal, located near the river Urumea.

J

Alabortza hondartza

A small, rocky cove located in Pasaia Donibane, popular for swimming and accessible via a coastal path from the historic district.