🇪🇸 San Sebastián Beyond the Beach: An Urban Explorer's Guide
My Holy Week adventure began with an epic 3-train journey from Barcelona—proof of Spain's uneven transport network 😅 But oh, this Basque gem was worth every transfer! 🚂 The Odyssey: 1️⃣ Barcelona-Sants → Zaragoza-Delicias (AVE/Avlo) 2️⃣ Zaragoza → Pamplona (Rg Exprés) 3️⃣ Pamplona → Donostia (Alsa bus) 🌆 Why San Sebastián Stands Out: ✨ A Masterclass in Urban Planning From seaside fortress to avant-garde "city of neighborhoods," its young yet visionary design blends modernity with Basque charm—no inland bleakness or big-city chaos, just vibrant serenity. ✨ Local Life Hacks: 🚌 Transport Pro-Tip: Use Bilbao's Barik card (works on all buses! Saves € vs. local cards) Euskotren to France for €0.79 (Barik) vs €2.9 (paper ticket)! 🍽️ Food Notes: Old Town bars: €10-20 fills you up (pintxos hopping!) La Viña's cheesecake 🧀—still the GOAT! Creamier than rivals. Hidden restaurants behind bars: €15-30/dish (worth the splurge). 📸 Hidden Frame-Worthy Moments: Art Nouveau facades in Centro Euskotren's coastal route to France 🚞🌊 Local markets bursting with Basque produce #SanSebastián #UrbanExplorer #BasqueCountry #HiddenSpain #TravelDifferently #CityPlanningWins