Between the sea and the city, Paseo Nuevo and Donostia Port offer a unique route where the strength of the Bay of Biscay, its seafaring history and the beauty of the landscape are in perfect harmony. Its route embracing the coast with a serene elegance was inaugurated in 1916, as part of an ambitious urban project to open up the city to the sea. Throughout its history, it has had several names —many of them linked to historical figures or political situations of the time— until in 1979 the name by which it was already known by the people of Donostia was made official: Paseo Nuevo.

One of Paseo Nuevo’s biggest attractions is the strength of the sea, especially on stormy days. The waves, often huge, break and thunder against the promenade’s defences, creating a natural spectacle of foam and energy that captivates both locals and visitors. Two of the best known points to view this phenomenon are the surroundings of the Gipuzkoa Photographic Society, where many have captured iconic images of the waves, and the corner that turns in towards Plaza Zuloaga and Calle San Juan, where the sea appears to rise to greet the city.