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Donostia –
San Sebastián

The «pearl of the Cantabrian» - a beautiful, elegant city crowned by La Concha bay and guaranteed fine gastronomy with 18 Michelin stars.

San Sebastián offers three beaches, three mountains, an island and La Concha bay - voted Best Beach in Europe and the world's sixth best by Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2017–2019, and Best European Destination 2018 on TripExpert. A human-scale city, elegant, safe, and one of Spain's top international congress destinations (ICCA).

186K
Population
18
Michelin stars
#1
Beach in Europe
Top 7
Congress city (ICCA)

Donostia – San Sebastián MICE City official film

Social life

Practical City Information

Donostia San Sebastián Turismoa

The most comprehensive source of tourist information. Proposals and activities to make the most of your visit.

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Gipuzkoa Turismoa

Official Gipuzkoa Tourist Office. Beaches, accommodation, gastronomy and trip planning for the wider region.

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Weather Forecast

Euskalmet - the Basque meteorology agency. Check forecasts for your stay in the Basque Country.

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Cultural Agenda

San Sebastián's cultural calendar. Discover what's on during your visit to the city.

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Gastronomy Galleries

Pintxos in Parte Zaharra

A stroll through the Old Town's legendary pintxo bars, the heart of Donostia's bite-sized gastronomy.

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Cider Houses (Sagardotegiak)

The traditional txotx season: cider poured straight from the barrel alongside classic Basque cider-house fare.

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Txakoli Houses

Basque Country's signature slightly sparkling white wine, poured with a flourish and paired with fresh seafood.

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The congress is organized in collaboration with leading research institutions worldwide.