🇪🇸 San Sebastián (Donostia) Travel Guide: Birthplace of Basque Chees

Just explored this charming coastal gem in Spain's Basque Country with local friends! Known as Donostia in Basque, this city is home to the legendary Playa de la Concha (one of Spain's best summer beaches 🏖️) and the birthplace of Basque cheesecake! ✨ Why Visit? ☀️ Perfect summer escape—cooler than Mallorca/Menorca but with all the beachy vibes! 🧀 Foodie paradise: Inventor of Basque cheesecake (La Viña’s original recipe!) + fresh seafood + pintxos galore! 🎆 Magical sunsets with live music by the sea + fireworks during Semana Grande (July festival week!). 🍰 Donostia To-Do List EAT ALL THE BASQUE CHEESECAKE! La Viña (the OG!) + Loco Polo (amazing alternative) Bonus: Devour pintxos & seafood at every bar! SUNSET AT PLAYA DE LA CONCHA 🌅 Golden hour + street musicians = pure romance! RIDE THE FUNICULAR TO MONTE IGUELDO 🚡 Panoramic views of the bay + retro amusement park vibes! SHOP AT BELTZA RECORDS 🎶 A tiny but mighty vinyl shop in the city center! CATCH SUMMER FIREWORKS 🎆 If visiting during Semana Grande, don’t miss nightly shows by the sea! GET A VINTAGE NEWSPAPER PHOTO 📸 Look for roaming photo carts (way more common here than in London!)—pay what you want! COLLECT A DONOSTIA FRIDGE MAGNET 🧲 A must for city-hoppers! 📍 Pro Tips Walk everywhere—the city is compact and gorgeous! Try Txakoli wine (local fizzy white) with your pintxos! #Spain #Donostia #SanSebastián #BasqueCheesecake #SpanishBeaches #SummerTravel #HiddenGems