San Sebastián by train
Discover San Sebastián
San Sebastián, on Spain’s northern coast, is a gastronomic paradise and seaside retreat. La Concha Beach is famed for its golden sands, while the Old Town offers pintxos bars and lively plazas. The San Telmo Museum highlights Basque culture, and the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants attract food lovers from around the world. San Sebastián combines natural beauty with culinary excellence.
Explore neighbourhoods in San Sebastián
Neighbourhoods in and around San Sebastián
Holidays by land and sea
San Sebastián train holidays
Short break to San Sebastián
San Sebastián, Bordeaux, Paris
A short jaunt to San Sebastián ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
Discover San Sebastián
Paris, Barcelona, San Sebastián, Bordeaux
Get under the skin of San Sebastián on an overland journey by train through Spain, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.
Bay of Biscay
Bordeaux, Biarritz, San Sebastián, Santander
Sprawling beaches, failsafe surf and one of the best coastal food scenes around. Sit back on a cross-border journey around Biscay from France to Spain.
Northern Spain by sleeper ferry
Salamanca, Avignon, Madrid, Burgos, Santander, San Sebastián
Embark on the two-night sailing from Portsmouth to Santander to explore Spain’s beautiful north coast, before heading inland to Burgos and Salamanca.
San Sebastian short break
San Sebastián
San Sebastián sits on the Bay of Biscay, overlooked by tree-covered mountains. The city has its seafaring history to thank for its culinary scene, making it the foodie hotspot it's become today.
Activities and neighbourhoods in San Sebastián
Concha Bay
Concha Bay’s 1,500m of white sand make it one of Spain’s top city beaches. Enjoy sunbathing, seaside walks or watersports, and try surfing lessons to ride some of the country’s best waves.
Food tours of San Sebastián
Join a Mimo food tour in San Sebastián to discover top pintxos bars, wine spots, and food shops. You can also take a cooking class to master Basque dishes and recreate the flavors at home.
La Parte Vieja
Explore La Parte Vieja, San Sebastián’s old town, with its narrow streets, San Vicente Church, and Museo San Telmo, blending a 16th-century convent with a modern wing. Pintxos bars abound here too.
Monte Urgull and Castillo de la Mota
Hike Monte Urgull in the old town to the 12th-century Castillo de la Mota. Inside, visit the Casa de la Historia museum and enjoy panoramic views of San Sebastián’s stunning bay.
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