Weekend Guide · Spain
Weekend in San Sebastián
San Sebastián (Donostia) — an elegant Basque coastal city wrapped around the shell-shaped La Concha Bay, renowned for having more Michelin stars per capita than almost anywhere on Earth and for its Old Town pintxos bars..
2 days recommended San Sebastián, Spain Est. $660 for 2 days
Day 1
Arrive & Explore San Sebastián
Parte Vieja (Old Town) Pintxos Bars
The heart of Basque pintxos culture — dozens of bars serving elaborate small bites along narrow lanes
La Concha Bay
The city's famous crescent-shaped bay, ringed by a golden beach and a grand seafront promenade
Monte Igueldo
Hilltop viewpoint reached by a vintage funicular, with sweeping views over the bay and coastline
Day 2
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Playa de la Zurriola
The city's surf beach, backed by the striking Kursaal Congress Centre
Peine del Viento
Eduardo Chillida's iconic iron sculptures set into the rocks where the bay meets the Cantabrian Sea
Local Tips
- 1Spain suits most budgets, with a similar overall cost range to Italy.
- 2Spain is very safe overall — violent crime against tourists is rare.