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 […]
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What to Do in San Sebastian in November 2019
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 Until You Master Bar Hopping in San Sebastian
The secret to eating pintxos like a local is to master the txikiteo, a Basque-style food crawl. Oh, pintxos! The Basque Country’s gift to the world. In San Sebastian you can’t avoid seeing bar counters full of these mouthwatering little pieces of heaven, the local version of tapas. But Basque people are also famous 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 increased 10% last year. Overtourism in San Sebastian? “San Sebastian has many beautiful neighborhoods but tourism concentrates mostly in its Old Town,” said Ania, our Operations Manager […]
San Sebastian in September 2019: Our Favorite Activities & Events
This blog post was originally posted on July 30, 2018 and was updated on August 6, 2019. Unlike in the south of Spain, where temperatures still feel quite summery until October, San Sebastian actually takes on a magical fall feeling as autumn draws near. Aside from a bit of rain, the weather is mostly pleasant and […]
How to Enjoy San Sebastian in August 2019
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 […]
Devour a Spanish Classic: Where to Find 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. With an ingredient list you can count on one hand that consists of mere pantry staples, the humble tortilla is quite simple in comparison to some of the other fancy bites you’ll […]
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 […]
Where to Eat in San Sebastian: A Foodie Guide
When you find yourself in Europe’s best foodie city, the question of where to eat becomes even more important. San Sebastian is a verified culinary wonderland. Here, rustic pintxos bars stand side-by-side with modern experimental gastro hubs—and both of the above are sure to use fresh, locally sourced seasonal ingredients to ensure the highest quality. […]