Sustainable and responsible destination
San Sebastian is an open and welcoming city, we work for sustainable and quality tourism
Calculate and offset the emissions from your trip to San Sebastian
San Sebastian is a city that invites you to stroll its streets, discover natural spaces, visit its museums, its bars… The citizens of San Sebastian are welcoming people. We love our city and encourage you to visit it, enjoy it, and delve into its hidden corners, its culture, and its traditions in a sustainable and respectful way.
We are committed to a type of tourism that respects the daily lives of our people, that maintains the cleanliness of the streets, parks, and beaches, and that coexists in harmony with local businesses and activities.
Welcome to a city where your stay can be sustainable in terms of your travels, your accommodation, your leisure activities… A city that enriches your trip and allows future generations to come and walk the same path.
We are committed to a type of tourism that respects the daily lives of our people, that maintains the cleanliness of the streets, parks, and beaches, and that coexists in harmony with local businesses and activities.
Welcome to a city where your stay can be sustainable in terms of your travels, your accommodation, your leisure activities… A city that enriches your trip and allows future generations to come and walk the same path.
Green spaces
20.3% of San Sebastian’s urbanized land is green space.
We have 21 m2 of green space per inhabitant (double the average recommended by the WHO).
We have 25 unique parks and more than 250,000 trees.
27.5% of our land area is protected for wildlife and as an area of geological interest.
We have 21 m2 of green space per inhabitant (double the average recommended by the WHO).
We have 25 unique parks and more than 250,000 trees.
27.5% of our land area is protected for wildlife and as an area of geological interest.
Cycling routes
You can enjoy 80 km of bike paths.
Donostia is one of the best cities for cycling (OCU).
Walking distances between the main points of the city are within a radius of about 15-20 minutes on flat surfaces.
Donostia is one of the best cities for cycling (OCU).
Walking distances between the main points of the city are within a radius of about 15-20 minutes on flat surfaces.
Calidad ambiental
The quality of the tap water is excellent, according to the health rating.
The bathing water quality at the three beaches is monitored weekly and has maintained the official health rating of “excellent” for over 15 years. These beaches are EMAS certified.
Air quality has been rated “good” or “very good” on 329 days in the last year (according to the European Air Quality Index).
San Sebastian is a quiet city (only 11% of the population is exposed to noise levels above those recommended by the WHO).
The bathing water quality at the three beaches is monitored weekly and has maintained the official health rating of “excellent” for over 15 years. These beaches are EMAS certified.
Air quality has been rated “good” or “very good” on 329 days in the last year (according to the European Air Quality Index).
San Sebastian is a quiet city (only 11% of the population is exposed to noise levels above those recommended by the WHO).
Waste management
The percentage of selective urban waste collection is 41%.
More than 5,000 tons of organic waste are collected annually for composting.
We work with our hotels and restaurants on sustainable programs: Zero Plastic, San Sebastian without waste…
More than 5,000 tons of organic waste are collected annually for composting.
We work with our hotels and restaurants on sustainable programs: Zero Plastic, San Sebastian without waste…
My guide to feeling like a San Sebastian native
We San Sebastian residents love our city and we love having fun. Here are some ideas to immerse yourself in local customs while respecting and protecting our city, respecting its spaces, people, and customs.
"Donostia San Sebastián Turismoa", committed to sustainable tourism development
We are committed to sustainable tourism, because the quality of life of citizens is our starting point
We are committed to sustainable tourism development, in a participatory manner, responding to the common good.
We encourage public-private collaboration. We work with more than 300 local businesses with the goal of preserving our identity and quality of life.
We move away from mass promotion, focusing on strategic targets.
We invite our visitors to experience the city in a sustainable and respectful way #DonostiaGreenDestination.
We encourage public-private collaboration. We work with more than 300 local businesses with the goal of preserving our identity and quality of life.
We move away from mass promotion, focusing on strategic targets.
We invite our visitors to experience the city in a sustainable and respectful way #DonostiaGreenDestination.
Accessible destination
San Sebastian for everyone
“Donostia San Sebastián Turismoa”, committed to improving the destination’s accessibility, has conducted a diagnostic of the accessibility features offered by the main monuments, attractions, and tourist services in Donostia/San Sebastián. Because a destination that works to improve accessibility is a more comfortable, safe destination, with higher-quality services and personalized service.