{"id":16488,"date":"2019-11-28T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devoursansebastianfoodtours.com\/?p=719"},"modified":"2024-03-07T01:09:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T01:09:01","slug":"new-years-eve-in-san-sebastian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/new-years-eve-in-san-sebastian\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian: A Local’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n

Out with the old, in with the new\u2014we’re celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With the unique Basque culture, beautiful beaches and streets filled with bars and restaurants serving some of the best food in Europe (don’t miss the most\u00a0typical foods in San Sebastian<\/a>),\u00a0it\u2019s no wonder why San Sebastian is the dream destination of many travelers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Grab your 12 grapes (we\u2019ll get to that) and hit the streets. It\u2019s time to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian is a fun time. Photo credit: Donostiako Festak<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

The 12 New Year\u2019s grapes<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

No matter where you find yourself on <\/span>Nochevieja <\/span><\/i>(New Year\u2019s Eve) in Spain, there\u2019s one tradition that remains the same across the board: eating of 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

We say \u201ceating,\u201d but normally it ends up being more along the lines of \u201cfrantically shoving grapes into your mouth as you attempt to eat one for each stroke of the clock.\u201d It\u2019s harder than it sounds!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

On New Year\u2019s Eve, many families either enjoy the traditional <\/span>uvas <\/span><\/i>at home, or head out to one of the city\u2019s lively plazas to take part in this celebration with hundreds of other locals and visitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

One popular spot is Plaza Gipuzkoa, which, without fail, always packs to the brim with revelers ringing in the new year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Every person has a bowl or cup with their 12 grapes ready for midnight. Photo credit: StripeyAnne<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Traditions on New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

The grapes are a fun and essential part of celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve, but let\u2019s backtrack a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Every year during the day, on December 31, thousands of athletes lace up their running shoes and take part in the annual <\/span>San Silvestre race<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The 8.2-kilometer route includes running through the charming city streets as well as sweeping views of the beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Whether you\u2019re feeling active and want to participate yourself, or you prefer cheering the runners on from the sidelines, it\u2019s a fun and festive tradition on New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Running in San Sebastian during New Year\u2019s Eve sounds like a great plan with these views. Photo credit: Kylie Paz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Fancy festivities to ring in the New Year<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Think hotels are just for tourists? Think again. Each year, <\/span>more and more San Sebastian locals<\/span><\/a> opt for one of the dozens of <\/span>cotillones<\/span><\/i>, or galas, taking place at the city\u2019s finest hotels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019d like to go all out on New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian, you\u2019ll find exclusive events all over the city.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Top hotels like the <\/span>Hotel Mar\u00eda Cristina<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Barcel\u00f3 Costa Vasca<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/i> Hotel de Londres<\/span><\/a>, and more, feature gala dinners with generous drink allowances, all-night dancing and world-class entertainment in some of the classiest venues in town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Be sure to book your spot in advance, as spaces at these events are highly coveted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Keep the cava flowing all night long during a New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian. Photo credit: cottonbro studio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

And loves of parties to discover<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Can\u2019t decide where or how you want to celebrate it? Luckily, New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian is the definition of a moveable feast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Wander through the gorgeous streets of the Old Town and you\u2019ll find that bar after bar is packed with locals enjoying the fun and festivities (but first make sure to check how to order drinks in Spanish like a local<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Pop into whichever looks most inviting, enjoy a few drinks, then continue on to the next. It\u2019s the best way to sample a little bit of everything.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian is definitely a moveable feast. Photo credit: Hans-J\u00fcrgen Weinhardt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Update notice: This blog post was updated on December 11, 2023.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n

If you want to get to know a lot of the city before New Year’s Eve, so you can already feel like a local, make sure to check out our Ultimate Pintxos and Wine Tour<\/a>. See ya there!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Out with the old, in with the new\u2014we’re celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve in San Sebastian!\u00a0 With the unique Basque culture, beautiful beaches and streets filled with bars and restaurants serving some of the best food in Europe (don’t miss the most\u00a0typical foods in San Sebastian),\u00a0it\u2019s no wonder why San Sebastian is the dream destination of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":35227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1560,1561],"tags":[129,245,1704,1203,247,248,1296,244],"ppma_author":[2292],"class_list":["post-16488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-san-sebastian-blog","category-things-to-do-in-san-sebastian","tag-bars","tag-cava","tag-celebration","tag-grapes","tag-holiday","tag-new-years-eve","tag-pintxos","tag-winter"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDevour Tours<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover our favorite ways to spend New Year's Eve in San Sebastian. 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