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La Concha Beach
The shell-shaped bay at the heart of San Sebastián: size, seasons, the island, and everything on the sand.
San Sebastian Attractions And Landmarks
The landmark pages cover the two hills that frame La Concha bay, Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo with its 1912 funicular, plus Santa Clara island and Chillida's Peine del Viento at the bay's west end. Each page takes one place and gives its season rules and how to reach it.
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Monte Igueldo
Fares, viewpoint and park on the hill above La Concha bay, from the funicular's own site.
tabakalera
Tabakalera
Free contemporary culture centre in a converted tobacco factory, open Tuesday to Sunday.
beaches
Ondarreta Beach
The locals' beach at the quiet end of the bay, where the walk to the Peine del Viento begins.
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Buen Pastor Cathedral
The main cathedral of San Sebastián, in the heart of the Centro district, and the anchor of any walk through the city centre.
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San Telmo Museum
Basque history and society in a former convent by Monte Urgull, free every Tuesday.
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Santa Clara Island
The island in the middle of La Concha bay: boats, the lighthouse installation Hondalea and a small seasonal beach.
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Albaola Sea Factory
Watch a Basque whaleship being rebuilt by hand at the Albaola Sea Factory in Pasaia, easy to reach from San Sebastián.
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Balenciaga Museum
Verified prices, hours and visiting advice for the Cristobal Balenciaga Museoa in Getaria, the fashion museum on the Gipuzkoa coast near San Sebastián.
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Basilica Of Santa Maria
The Old Town's main church, at the foot of Monte Urgull and the centre of the city's patronal festival.
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Chillida Leku
Eduardo Chillida's sculpture estate in Hernani: prices, closed days, and how to reach it from San Sebastián.
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Eureka Science Museum
Hands-on science and a planetarium in San Sebastián, with tickets from 10 EUR and family pricing that rewards the combined visit.
monte-urgull
Monte Urgull
The free wooded hill between La Concha and the Parte Vieja, topped by the Castillo de la Mota fortress.
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Peine Del Viento
Chillida's three steel sculptures on the rocks at the end of Monte Igueldo, free to visit, at the west end of Ondarreta beach.
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Plaza De La Constitucion
The Old Town's arcaded main square: history, festivals, pintxo bars and how to plan a visit.
parks
Cristina Enea Park
The quietest green corner of central San Sebastián: trees, a pond, waterfowl and no ticket at all.
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Aquarium
Verified hours, the last-entry rule and planning advice for the aquarium on San Sebastián's harbour.
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Miramar Palace
The 1893 royal summer palace above La Concha, with gardens running to the sea.
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The Kursaal
Rafael Moneo's twin glass cubes on the Zurriola waterfront: what they are, what happens inside, and how to visit.
markets
La Bretxa And San Martin Markets
What to buy, how ordering works, and when to go at the two food markets of San Sebastián.
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La Perla Spa
The seawater spa on La Concha beach: what it is, how to get there and what to do around it.
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Zurriola Beach
The surf beach of San Sebastián: council figures, season rules, climate data and planning advice for Zurriola.
monte ulia
Monte Ulia
The eastern headland of San Sebastián, crossed by the coastal Camino de Santiago on its way to Pasaia.