Blog: Donostia, by locals

We want to use our tourism blog to give a voice to everyone who has experienced Donostia, so that you can all share experiences from a personal perspective, showing us authentic, undiscovered and alternative places. Above all, we want you to immerse yourself in the city and enjoy San Sebastian to the maximum!

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Surfing seasons in San Sebastián

Sport city

Waves throughout the year

TOP 5: Pintxos in Antiguo

Food and drink

The Antiguo district has it all: Ondarreta beach, the Wind Comb sculpture, Palacio Miramar ... and some of the tastiest pintxos in the entire city!

TOP 5: Pintxos in Amara

Food and drink

We follow the River Urumea and arrive in Amara, the city's sports district. This is famous because it's home to the Real Sociedad Stadium, and so if you're keen on football, it's a good option for you. There's a fantastic atmosphere there before and after the game.

TOP 5: Pintxos in Gros

Food and drink

The Gros district is youthful and modern, with its aura of surfing, concerts and terraces. When we go to have a few pintxos around Gros, it's not uncommon to meet barefoot surfers making their way to Zurriola beach.

The TOP Pintxos in the Historical Quarter

Food and drink

Donostia's old town is a genuine treasure trove for those yearning for history, architecture and, of course, our pintxos. There are as many styles of pintxos as there are bars.

The TOP Pintxos in the Centre

Food and drink

Donostia city centre is full of little shops. Broad avenues taking us back to the Belle Époque, a delightful stroll to windowshop and, of course, have a few pintxos.

TOP 5: Pintxos in Egia

Food and drink

Why 'San Sebastian cheesecake' is conquering the world

Food and drink

Recipes with a taste of San Sebastian

Food and drink
Las olas en Donostia

Wave-spotting in San Sebastián

Donosti Feeling

Start of the spring tides

Discover the true San Sebastian through its neighbourhoods

Donosti Feeling

Four locals from San Sebastian tell us about their neighbourhoods and why you simply have to visit them.

A bus route... on which you can discover all of the places in San Sebastian!

Donosti Feeling
Pintxos_fuego negro

"Going for pintxos"

Food and drink

Tips to get the most out of San Sebastian´s pintxos

A fairy-tale city rising from among parks and palaces

Donosti Feeling

Just like in those children’s stories about lands where kings and queens live alongside peasants, Donostia arose and grew until it became the city we know today, rich and varied in the broadest sense of the words.

San Sebastian offers something for everyone’s taste

Sport city

The best vegan options in San Sebastián

Food and drink

Did you know that the water in Donostia is high quality? Learn about our fountains!

Donosti Feeling

In Donostia, we work for a sustainable-city model... so we want to encourage you to drink water from the tap and from our fountains! If you think about it, drinking tap water is the most affordable, practical and ecological alternative. But what's more, Donostia's tap water isn't only potable. It's also high-quality, one of the best three...

Did you know..? 7 fun facts about San Sebastian

Donosti Feeling

La Perla

Donosti Feeling

A spa with views across the bay… Can you imagine a better plan?

A family bike outing, packed with art!

Culture

We propose a fun route with lots of art taking you to some of San Sebastian’s prettiest spots; you’ll discover sculptures well worth a look not only for their beauty, but also for their settings. And to make this the perfect activity… the art route is designed for biking and takes you along some of our city’s cycle paths!  Are you ready?

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