🇪🇸 San Sebastián | The Soulful Basque Coast

If southern Spain is a fiery flamenco, then northern San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) is a serene sea nymph 🌊—a tranquil escape where ocean, art, and gastronomy dance together. 🐠 Aquarium Donostia A century-old gem by the old port. Small but magical—watch waves crash against the windows! The cliffside walk back to town (sunlight on water, wind in your hair) is unexpected therapy. 🏘️ Parte Vieja (Old Town) As dusk falls, the streets buzz. Locals clutch pintxos and laughter spills from bars—each one hides Michelin-worthy bites (highest density on Earth!). 🌊 La Concha Beach Northern Spain’s epitome of chill: surfers, sunbathers, book readers. Bring La Viña’s Basque cheesecake, sit, and let the Atlantic hum to you. 🎡 Monte Igueldo (1912 Vintage Funfair) Ride the retro funicular 🚡 up to a time-capsule amusement park. The cliffside rollercoaster? Heart-stopping views over the ocean. (I went on my birthday—felt like a kid again!) 🌳 Chillida Leku Sculpture Museum Iron giants stand guard in a sun-dappled forest. No crowds, just you + wind + art. (Shuttle buses run to/from downtown—perfect solo retreat.) 📍 San Sebastián, you taught me how to exhale. #SanSebastián #BasqueMagic #SlowTravel #CoastalTherapy