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!

San Sebastian Tourism Blog

Donostia, capital of electronic music from 21 to 26 August

Culture

If you like electronic music and you're going to be in Donosti from 21 to 26 August, you'd be well advised to read this.

Donostia / San Sebastián during the Belle Époque, two centuries of tourism

Culture

Do you know what Donostia/San Sebastián was like in the Belle Époque? Continue reading...

Donostiako Estropadak - Bandera de la Concha

Basque

3 and 10 September: two unmissable days of racing in La Concha!

Euskal Jaiak - Basque Festivals

Basque

The beginning of September - from 2 to September 10 - will see the celebration of the Euskal Jaiak or Fiestas Vascas (“Basque Festivals”) in Donostia. These local festivities bring together the best of culture, sports, culinary arts, folklore and Basque traditions.

Are you coming at the 71th edition of Film Festival?

Culture

From 22 to 30 September we are celebrating a very special anniversary!

Aste Nagusia: Great Week

Culture

From 12 to 19 August. Don't miss one of the most festive weeks in San Sebastian!

The Night of San Juan

Basque

Say hi to the summer and burn away everything that’s bad!

música en vivo san sebastián

Free open-air festivals coming to Donostia ... the choice is yours!

Culture

During the summer Donostia becomes a location for free open-air festivals. Do you prefer to take off your shoes and dance on the sand on the beach, or would you rather listen to music in the shade of a tree? The choice is yours!

The TOP pintxos from every neighbourhood

Food and drink

The best options to sample in a city that is seen and lived, but above all experienced through food.

Musika Parkean is back!

Culture

On the 24th and 25th of June... Please, step on the grass!

Belle Époque at the Racecourse!

Sport city

Belle Époque Day is being held at San Sebastian Racecourse from 12:00 pm on Saturday, 1st July. So, grab your straw hat, sunshade, pearl necklace and long dress from your wardrobe and come along to this very special race, which has been held for 107 years!

Tips for the best dip

Donosti Feeling

Have you ever seen a beach appear and disappear in front of your eyes in the same day? ...

After the txotx it is time for the...Sagardo Egunak (cider days)

Basque

2nd of September - Donostia

Films and books set in San Sebastian

Donosti Feeling

The Tour de France returns to Donostia / San Sebastián

Sport city

In July the Tour is back in Donostia / San Sebastián, meaning that for all cycling enthusiasts the summer of 2023 will be unforgettable!

Surf the asphalt, give it a go!!!

Sport city

Are you coming at Easter?

Donosti Feeling

Here are a few ideas to make your visit to San Sebastián a perfect one.

Discover the real San Sebastian and its neighbourhoods on an electric bike!

Sport city

The Basque carnivals

Basque

Although carnivals are held across the world, the ones that are held in many of the Basque Country’s villages are very special. You can still find carnivals that are deeply rooted in Basque traditions and Mother Earth.

The surfing code of conduct

Sport city

Follow these simple norms for your own safety.

The waves of la Zurriola

Sport city

The beach that  works at all tides

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