Basque Country’s gorgeous shoreline in Spain, San Sebastian is not only a foodie haven but also totally beautiful too! There are so many incredible and best things to do in San Sebastian that you’ll be spoilt for choice. Especially with all the Pintxos. Yum!
Constructed out of sandstone from the nearby Monte Igueldo, it features Gothic Revival architecture designed by Manuel de Echave, a notable Basque architect.
Over the years Monte Urgull has served to be a permanent backdrop of San Sebastian’s skyline. In fact, I’d go as far as saying that it defines the landscape of the city.
1.) Old Town (Parte Vieja)
Located west of San Sebastian, Monte Igueldo is a must-visit natural attraction you can’t miss in the city.
Afterwards, make sure to pop back into the historic centre of San Sebastion and grab a well-earned glass of wine and pintxos.
To get there, you may start from the Old Town and choose either the Plaza de Zutoaga or the aquarium as a starting point. It can be a leisurely walk up to the top, with most parts of the pathway shaded and well looked after.
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Best of all, it’s perfect to chill on the sand during the summer season.
Featuring English Tudor-style architecture, Miramar Royal Palace was built by renowned English architect Selden Wornum.
Now, it is famous for a lot of things, but the vintage funicular is a total gem. You see, the funicular, built in 1912 and operating since then, is the most exciting way to get to the top of Monte Igueldo.
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Oh, also, just a few strides away from the Plaza de la Constitucion, you can see the Iglesia de San Vicente, the oldest church in San Sebastian.
When you visit, you can hike to the top towards the 12th-century Mota Castle. It’s a quaint history museum, with a 39-foot tall statue of the Sacred Heart built in the 1950s. Well worth seeing.
Plaza de la Constitucion, situated in the Old Town, is one of the liveliest parts of San Sebastian and a great spot to visit from 5pm onwards.
2.) Buen Pastor Cathedral
Plaza de la Constitucion, situated in the Old Town, is one of the liveliest parts of San Sebastian and a great spot to visit from 5pm onwards.
3.) Isla de Santa Clara
Plaza de la Constitucion, situated in the Old Town, is one of the liveliest parts of San Sebastian and a great spot to visit from 5pm onwards.
Located at the heart of the Old Town, Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro is a splendid church with an 18th-century Baroque architectural style. It reminded me so much of the churches in Sicily, especially in Noto. They are gorgeous.
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