Stay : Weekend in San Sebastian
San Sebastian, a dynamic Basque city and capital of the province of Guipúzcoa, is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Here is a well-filled itinerary over two days, combining heritage discovery, walks and gastronomic stopovers.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
2 days
€ - Good and cheap
Detail of the stay : Weekend in San Sebastian - 2 days
Day 1: La Parte Vieja and Mount Urgull
Steps: San Sebastián - Donostia
Stroll through the labyrinth of the old town's narrow streets to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the place. It is here that the city's three main monuments are concentrated: the Basilica of Santa Maria del Coro, the Church of San Vicente and the Museum of San Telmo, housed in a former 16th century Dominican convent. At lunchtime, head for the port of San Sebastian to enjoy grilled fish in a picturesque setting. To digest, nothing beats a walk up Mount Urgull to admire the view of the bay and the old town. The curious can take a stroll to the castle of La Mota, built in the 12th century on the heights of the mountain, to observe the old defensive guns. In the evening, it's up to you to compose your tapas route through the streets of the old town.
MONTE URGULL / BASILIQUE SANTA MARÍA DEL CORO / SAN TELMO MUSEOA / IGLESIA DE SAN VICENTE
Day 2: La Concha and Mount Igueldo
Steps: San Sebastián - Donostia
Stroll through the city centre for a window shopping morning on the shopping avenues. Then, direction Paseo de la Concha to reach Mount Igueldo along the sea (about 30 minutes walk). On the way, you can see the Miramar Palace, former summer residence of Regent Maria Cristina, and make a detour through the pretty university gardens. An old-fashioned funicular railway will take you to the top of Mount Igueldo. An amusement park with an outdated charm sets the backdrop for this timeless viewpoint. Gourmets can enjoy an exceptional dinner at Akelare restaurant, perched on a hillside, where chef Pedro Subijana offers a memorable cuisine.
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