🇪🇸 CityWalk | San Sebastián: A Serendipitous Dream

This trip turned out to be my happiest adventure this year! Originally planned for surfing 🏄, I accidentally booked it during the San Sebastián International Film Festival—so I spent my birthday morning riding waves and afternoon watching indie films. Pure magic! ✨ The city gifted me not just beauty but kindred spirits: A Santander girl on the bus who shared local secrets A young Japanese filmmaker I bonded with over coffee A Hong Kong-Spanish local who became my impromptu guide Fun fact: While it’s still underrated among Chinese travelers, my foreign friends all raved about it—and now I know why! 🍽️ Food Glorious Food 1️⃣ Bar Desy: A lucky find! €2-4 pintxos, and my friend’s *3 snacks + coffee* cost just €10. 🤑 2️⃣ La Viña: The OG Basque cheesecake spot (creamy, caramelized perfection!). Their savory pintxos are steals too. 🌍 Must-Do Highlights 🏰 Old Town: Film screenings at Cines Principe/Antzoki Zaharra, historic lanes, and endless pintxos bars. 🏖️ La Concha Beach: Calm waters for swimming 🏊 or sailing. 🌊 Zurriola Beach: Surfers’ paradise—west side for beginners, east for pros. 🎡 Monte Igueldo Park: A local-approved vintage funfair with sunset views over the bay (thanks, Santander girl + my Spanish teacher!). #SanSebastián #FilmFestival #HiddenSpain #TravelSerendipity