7 Key Things to Know Before Visiting San Sebastian
Posted on September 4, 2020
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<p>With its stunning landscapes and world-class cuisine, San Sebastian is a must on anyone’s Spain itinerary. However, as with any new place, there are a few things to keep in mind before you go. San Sebastian is full of pleasant surprises, and a brief introduction to the local culture will help your trip go much […]</p>
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<p>Take a hike to the small, picturesque fishing village of Pasajes and discover some of the Basque Country’s freshest seafood. The town of Pasajes (Pasaia in Basque) is a small, fairytale-like fishing village located less than 10 kilometers away from San Sebastian. Attractive small squares, delicious gastronomy, medieval architecture with colorful houses—Pasajes has it all. The town […]</p>
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<p>Nobody wants to carry around their bags while enjoying their last few hours in town.Planning on spending the day in San Sebastian but have an early check out from your accommodation? Or maybe you’ll arrive early and would like to explore before you can check in to your hotel? Trust us, a pintxos crawl through […]</p>
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<p>Traveling on your own doesn’t have to mean cutting down on fun things to do.There’s a never-ending list of things to do and explore in San Sebastian, but here, we’re taking a look at the best options for solo travelers. From great hostels to how to enjoy the local food scene, this guide to solo […]</p>
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<p>This blog post was originally posted on June 12, 2018 and was updated on July 12, 2019.With rugged mountain landscapes and stunning sea views, it’s easy to fall in love with San Sebastian and the surrounding region.We might be biased, but we like to think San Sebastian—or the Basque Country in general—is one of the […]</p>
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<p>Traveling has never been as easy as it is now, which means that now it’s more important than ever to be a responsible traveler. After all, don’t we all want to make cities better for those who live in and visit them?San Sebastian is located in the Basque Country, or Euskal Herria in Basque. This […]</p>
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<p>So you’ve decided you want to visit San Sebastian. Excellent choice!Now it’s just a matter of figuring out how to get here. Will you fly directly into the city, or take a bus or train from somewhere else? No matter how you plan on arriving in San Sebastian, you’re well on your way to exploring […]</p>
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<p>San Sebastian is a true summer paradise!With gorgeous sunny weather and not one, not two, but three world-class beaches, there’s no better place to be. The only thing that can take July and August in San Sebastian from good to great? A comfy, luxurious hotel with a pool! Let’s face it—sometimes after a long day […]</p>
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<p>San Sebastian’s rugged green landscape may be different than the sun-drenched image of Spain you may have in mind.As a result, knowing what to pack is key! Even if San Sebastian is just one stop along the way on your Spanish adventure, it’s important to remember that northern Spain tends to be cooler (and yes, […]</p>
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