Spain
San Sebastián
San Sebastián is a bay, three beaches, and the highest concentration of Michelin stars on Earth.
San Sebastián (Donostia) is the Basque Country's elegant seaside city — a perfect bay, Belle Époque architecture, and the pintxo bar culture that makes it one of the world's great food cities. Eat pintxos in the Parte Vieja, walk Monte Igueldo, and accept that you'll eat better here than almost anywhere.
How long
2–3 days
Practical
Currency
Euro (EUR). Cards accepted; cash for pintxo bars.
Language
Basque and Spanish. English in tourist areas.
Getting around
Walk the center; buses to Bilbao.
Budget range
€100–180 per person per day at mid-range.
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