Basque Country, Spain

San Sebastián

San Sebastián wraps around the shell-shaped La Concha bay, with an old town packed with pintxos bars and a seafront promenade made for walking.

San Sebastián: San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour
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The city on foot

San Sebastián, Donostia in Basque, is a seaside city in Spain's Basque Country known for its food.

The old town, the beach promenade and the hills at each end of the bay are all within walking distance.

What makes San Sebastián distinctive

  • La Concha beach and promenade
  • Pintxos bars in the old town
  • Views from Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo
  • Basque culture

Walking tours in San Sebastián

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Parte Vieja

    The old town.

  • Gros

    A surf district across the river.

  • Centro

    The 19th-century grid.

Free self-guided walk

Old town and La Concha

A free self-guided walk in San Sebastián, from the old town along La Concha bay to the Peine del Viento.

3.4 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. La Concha promenade

    Along the bay to the Peine del Viento.

  2. Monte Urgull

    Paths up the hill from the old town.

  3. Zurriola

    The surf beach in Gros.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat along the bay; steep paths on the hills.

  • Rain

    It rains often; carry an umbrella.

  • Bars

    Pintxos bars are busiest from about 8 pm.

When to visit

  • Summer

    Warm, with beach life and festivals.

  • Spring and autumn

    Mild and quieter.

  • Winter

    Cool and wet.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    San Sebastián Airport is about 20 km away; Bilbao Airport is about an hour.

  • By rail

    Trains run to Madrid and across the border to France.

Local transport

  • On foot

    The centre is best walked.

  • Buses

    Cover the city.

Questions travellers ask about San Sebastián

How do pintxos bars work?

Order at the bar, take or point to what you want, and pay at the end.

How many days do I need?

Two days.

Is it walkable?

Yes; the old town and beaches are close together.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.