Things to Do in San Sebastian Between Meals, San Sebastian, Spain

Man I enjoy exploring Spain! After visits to Galicia and Andalusia, I figured it was time to venture to the north, starting with the heartbreaker that is San Sebastian. Known as Donostia in the Basque language, San Sebastian is one of the largest cities in the Basque Country, a corner of the world that continues to fascinate me. Before my visit, all I knew was that tucking into the local food was the most vital of the many things to do in San Sebastian.

You see, San Sebastian is famous for its food, particularly its pintxos. These small snacks are effectively Basque tapas, although they’re typically served on a stick. The city is also home to an impressive number of world-class restaurants, several with two or three Michelin stars. So yes, sampling food in San Sebastian was important.

But what is there to do in San Sebastian between meals? After all, they do eat dinner here much later than you may be used to, leaving more time for sightseeing. Well luckily, the city is also quite an alluring and entertaining place to explore. Here are 7 things to do in San Sebastian when you’re not busy eating.

With any visit to San Sebastian, you’re quickly going to nice one of its greatest features; it’s beautiful, long curving beach. La Concha Beach starts right around the border between San Sebastian’s historic centre and its modern downtown, before running right around the local bay. With low tide, the beach gets quite deep and even in the earliest moments of spring, it had its fair share of people. I can only imagine what its like in summer! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).