🇪🇸 San Sebastián Unfiltered Guide

When you hear "Basque Country", think: ✨ A unique culture + foodie paradise in northern Spain! Here’s your must-save guide to Donostia/San Sebastián: 🌊 Key Themes: Beaches, Food & Basque Pride 🏖️ 3 ICONIC BEACHES (📍Yellow on map) Ondarreta (quieter) La Concha (Europe’s most stunning urban beach!) Zurriola (surfers’ heaven 🌊 – watch pros or take a lesson!) ⛰️ 3 HILLS WITH A VIEW Monte Igueldo – Ride the funicular 🚡 for epic city shots + tiny amusement park! Santa Clara Island – Mini-island with panoramic beach views. Monte Urgull – Closest to Old Town, perfect for sunset hikes. Bonus: Wind Comb sculpture near Igueldo! 🍽️ 2 FOODIE ZONES (📍Green circles on map) Old Town (Parte Vieja) – Pintxos central! Dive into bars like: La Viña (birthplace of Basque cheesecake!) Countless hidden gems – try seafood pintxos + Txakoli wine! Zurriola Beach area – Less touristy but equally delicious spots. 🌟 MICHELIN MADNESS 11 restaurants hold 19 stars in this tiny city! Book ahead for Arzak, Akelarre, or Martin Berasategui. 🎬 BASQUE CULTURE Their language (Euskara) sounds nothing like Spanish! Locals fiercely proud of their identity – watch "Spanish Affair" (Ocho apellidos vascos) for laughs & insights. 💡 EXTRA HIGHLIGHTS: Kursaal Congress Centre (film festival venue, lit up at night!) Urumea River (yes, people surf here!) Ulia Mountain (hiking trails with coastal views). 🔥 Why Visit? If you love food, beaches, and culture with a twist, this is your spot. Pro tip: Pair it with Bilbao for the ultimate Basque trip! #SanSebastián #BasqueCountry #FoodieHeaven #SpainTravel #HiddenGems