Blog · Basque Country
Visit one of the best places in Spain, the Basque Country. Its environment of nature, mountains and beach; together with its culture or gastronomy make our home a unique place to visit.
One of the essential places to visit when you come to San Sebastián is undoubtedly Monte Igueldo. Our border to the west, Igueldo (in Basque Igeldo, literally “place of frogs”) measures 181 meters high and separates San Sebastián from the town of Orio, just 17 kilometers on the coast towards Bilbao. In fact, it is […]
Strolling along the coast of San Sebastian we can find several emblematic buildings such as the Town Hall, the Royal Nautical Club and the Miramar Palace in the Bay of La Concha, but also, on the beach of La Zurriola, the Kursaal Conference Centre and Auditorium next to the river Urumea. This building by Rafael […]
The San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián is the city’s museum par excellence. Located in the heart of the historic center, it arouses interest in visitors by transporting them into Basque history through dynamic content and an unbeatable atmosphere. Next we will review its history, its visits, hours and restaurant, a stop in the center […]
As many people know, San Sebastian has 3 beaches, the best known of which is La Concha, of course. But in the bay of the same name there is another beach, which sometimes goes unnoticed, Ondarreta beach, which is at the end of the bay of La Concha, at the foot of Mount Igeldo. Ondarreta […]
One of the obligatory visits in San Sebastian is the Alderdi Eder gardens in front of the Town Hall and with the Bahía de la Concha in the background. It is also one of the meeting and interest points for tourists when they come to our city. Originally drawn by Ducasse, a gardener of French […]
San Sebastian, the beautiful coastal city of the Basque Country, is known for its rich culture, impressive architecture, and lively nightlife. In the middle of this vibrant city is the charming Barrio de Egia, a neighborhood that offers a perfect mix of history, fascinating architecture and an exciting night scene. It is one of our […]
Football lovers know that the city of San Sebastian is home to one of the most mythical stadiums in the country, the Anoeta Stadium and its adjoining sports city. Both have a great history, as well as an impressive capacity on a par with other national stadiums. Its modern facilities, rehabilitated in recent years, make […]
The Astigarraga cider houses are the most outstanding in Guipúzcoa since it is in this municipality located less than 10 kilometers from San Sebastian where the most iconic cider houses in this area of the Basque territory are located. Around the world of cider there are great traditions such as txotx, so today we will […]
The city of San Sebastian has many unique corners of both nature and the world of architecture. The Peine del Viento (Wind Comb) sculpture is, however, the perfect union of both things, so today we will talk in depth about it. History of the sculpture Peine del Viento The Peine del Viento sculpture was designed […]
In addition to its incredible landscapes and heritage, the Basque Country is known for the quality and history of its ciders. In honor of this you can find the Sagardoetxea, a small corner full of experiences to commemorate and be in contact with this incredible world of cider. A bit of the history of Sagardoetxea […]
The city of San Sebastián and its surroundings hide great landscapes and secrets that you must discover to fall in love with this incredible area of the peninsula. One of these mandatory visit points is the Albaola Faktoria. Don’t you know what it is? Continue reading to learn all about her. What is the Albaola […]