Out with the old, in with the new—we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve in San Sebastian! 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 typical foods in San Sebastian), it’s no wonder why San Sebastian is the dream destination of […]
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5 Great Spots to Try Vermouth in San Sebastian
Waking up your appetite like a local with a marianito among friends is a must when in the Basque Country. Trying out this controversial drink may not be the first thing on your to-do list when traveling in Spain. After all, for many of us, the word “vermouth” brings back images of that old Martini […]
What to Do in San Sebastian in November
This blog post was originally posted on October 2, 2018 and was updated on October 2, 2019. Fall days get chillier and crisper late in the season, but that doesn’t mean you should skip visiting San Sebastian in November! In fact, if you’re looking for a true autumn experience, it’s the best time of year to […]
Txikiteo 101: 5 Steps To Master Bar Hopping in San Sebastian
The secret to eating pintxos like a local is to master the txikiteo, a Basque-style food crawl. In San Sebastian you can’t avoid seeing bar counters full of mouthwatering little pintxos, the local version of tapas. But it doesn’t end there. Basque people are also famous for creating a unique way of going out for […]
What Responsible Tourism in San Sebastian Looks Like
If you haven’t been to San Sebastian yet, we bet it’s on your radar. And you aren’t alone: the number of visitors to this city in northern Spain is increasing all the time. Overtourism in San Sebastian? “San Sebastian has many beautiful neighborhoods but tourism concentrates mostly in its Old Town,” said Ania, our Operations […]
How to Enjoy San Sebastian in August
This blog post was originally posted on July 6, 2018 and was updated on July 1, 2019. If you plan on coming to San Sebastian in August, good choice—you couldn’t have picked a better time of year to visit. Gorgeous weather: check. Beaches: check. Lots going on: check. Suffice it to say that if you […]
Where to Eat in San Sebastian’s Centro Neighborhood
It’s no secret that San Sebastian is a foodie paradise if there ever was one. Whether you’re splurging at one of the myriad Michelin restaurants in San Sebastian or rubbing elbows with the locals at your neighborhood pintxos bar, this is a city meant to be experienced through taste. And no neighborhood embodies the essence […]
Our 5 Favorite Spots for the Best Tortilla in San Sebastian
If you only eat one thing while here in Spain, be sure to make it a thick, gooey slice of tortilla de patatas. And there are many delicious places to enjoy tortilla in San Sebastian. With an ingredient list you can count on one hand that consists of mere pantry staples, the humble tortilla is […]
How to Spend 36 Hours in San Sebastian
With pristine beaches, a fascinating local culture and the best gastronomic scene in the world, San Sebastian is one of the chicest cities in Spain–make that Europe. And despite its smaller size, it packs a big punch. You could spend a week or more here and still not scratch the surface of this one-of-a-kind gem […]
Eat Up: Guide to Tapas in San Sebastian
It’s no secret that San Sebastian is one of the world’s best cities for foodies. Locals are proud of the storied gastronomic traditions that draw curious (and hungry!) travelers from all over the world. Part of that, of course, involves tapas! After all, we can’t talk about food in Spain and not mention these tasty bites that […]