14 Must-Sees
Places You Can’t Miss on Your Visit
Just one weekend is enough to fall in love with Donostia. Our city has so much to offer, but there are places you simply cannot miss when visiting the Pearl of the Cantabrian Sea:
La Concha Beach
The beach par excellence. Over one and a half kilometers long, with numerous international awards for its elegance and surroundings.
Old Town (Parte Vieja)
In San Sebastián, the Center and the Old Town are two of the most vibrant and authentic areas of the city. Here, tradition and modernity intertwine.
Peine del Viento (Comb of the Wind)
Three steel sculptures, each weighing more than nine tons, placed where the city ends and the sea begins.
Cristina Enea Park
The largest and most wooded urban park in the city. Renovated in 2007, it houses the former palace of the Duke of Mandas.
Reale Arena Stadium
Reale Arena is an award-winning stadium, recognized with the Prix Versailles for Sports for the innovation and creativity of its structure.
Mount Igeldo – Funicular
Through the funicular you can reach this mountain, crowned by the Igeldo Tower and home to a small amusement park.
Mount Urgull
Once a military stronghold, today it features paths and fortifications that have survived to our time.
Zurriola Surf Beach
If you like surfing, this is your beach. A young and dynamic spot, host to many sporting events and even concerts.
Urumea River and Its Bridges
In addition to being a seaside city, San Sebastián also boasts the beautiful Urumea River, flowing through the entire city.
Aiete Park and Palace
Of neoclassical inspiration, built in 1878 on the order of the Dukes of Bailén. It soon became one of the most remarkable buildings in the city.
Ondarreta Beach
A family-friendly beach that even has a children’s playground on the sand itself. You can also rent canoes and play football, paddle, or other sports.
Romantic Area
South of the Old Town lies this district, filled with beautiful late 19th-century buildings. It stands out for its architectural style.
Port and Paseo Nuevo
The Paseo Nuevo runs around Mount Urgull, from the city’s port to Salamanca Street, next to the famous Kursaal. One of the city’s most iconic promenades.
Santa Clara Island – Hondalea
Facing La Concha Beach, visible to anyone admiring the bay, this islet rises in the sea and can be reached by boat.