🇪🇸 San Sebastián, Spain: Where Love Meets Mountains and Sea 🌊

‼️ Episode 1: Basque Country - San Sebastián A city of mountains, sea, islands, and capes — stunning landscapes and unforgettable flavors. Located in northern Spain’s Basque Country near France, its climate (often cloudy/rainy) differs from Barcelona’s Mediterranean vibe. One of the world’s highest per-capita Michelin-starred cities! ⏰ Best time to visit: May–September (International Film Festival in September) 📌 Highlights: 1️⃣ Kursaal Cultural Centre: Modern architectural masterpiece by Rafael Moneo. 🎭 Score cheap youth tickets (€10 for under-30s) the night before shows — front row seats! 2️⃣ San Telmo Museum: Housed in a former monastery — perfect for local culture immersion. 3️⃣ Old Town: Right next to the museum — packed with amazing food! 4️⃣ Mount Igueldo Viewpoint : Take the forest funicular 🚠 for panoramic views of La Concha Bay — breathtaking! 5️⃣ Wind Comb Sculpture: Coastal sculpture by Eduardo Chillida — powerful and dynamic. 6️⃣ La Concha Beach: Crescent-shaped urban beach 🏖️ — one of Europe’s most beautiful, dotted with small Chillida sculptures. 7️⃣ Miramar Palace: Summer palace built for Spanish royalty — overlooks La Concha Bay. 8️⃣ Iesu Church: Designed by Siza — didn’t go inside, but regret it! 9️⃣ Chillida Leku: Chillida’s studio and sculpture park 🎨 (€14) — please go if you have time! 🔟 Coastal bus to Santander: Ride west along the coast — jaw-dropping views! 🍴 Pintxos are a must-try! I wish I’d stayed longer in the Basque Country just to eat more. Top picks: Bar La Cuchara de San Telmo, Ganbara, La Viña, Gandarias, Narru Restaurant. #Travel #WorldFoodCapital #Europe #Spain #BasqueCountry #ArtAndAesthetics #EuropeanTravel #IslandGetaway