Seeing Elsa Pataky with her husband Chris Hemsworth on the streets of Hondarribia has become a common sight for locals. However, it is not the Thor actor's favorite place in Spain. In an interview, the famous man stated that San Sebastián is the second place he would live, after Australia: “I love it. The food is incredible and the people are incredible. And there is great surfing there.” Let's see, Bella Easo has it all.
What to see and do in San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa
The origin of San Sebastián dates back to the 12th century and its old town still remains a living witness of that centuries-old past. The Plaza de la Constitución, the Gothic-style church of San Vicente from the 16th century, the basilica of Santa María del Coro and its 18th-century baroque façade, the San Telmo Museum with its collection of Basque culture or the Alameda del Boulevard are some of the monumental jewels that we can visit in this historic center, easy to explore on foot since it was made pedestrian.
Donostia City Council
In this same old area and in its surroundings are the majestic buildings of the Belle Époque of San Sebastian: the Victoria Eugenia Theater and the Donostia Town Hall, located in an old palace with French gardens and views of the beach. There is also the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, inspired by German neo-Gothic, 75 meters high and exquisite stained glass.
The Kursaal
Near the Town Hall we find several stops that are well worth a visit, such as the Kursaal, a Congress Palace with such a ground-breaking and futuristic aesthetic that it won the award for Best Building in Europe. At night, its 10,000 colorful cubes light up and create a magical light show. It is right in front of the iconic Playa de la Concha, with white sand and the shape of a bay protected from the wind, which makes it one of the most beautiful in the world.
Mount Urgull and Playa de la Concha
This beach is crossed by a Promenade that leaves from the Port of San Sebastián, from which the fishermen leave to fish and the ferries to visit the island of Santa Clara, right in front of the beach. The walk is just over two kilometers and ends at the Miramar Palace, an old style palace. cotagge with beautiful gardens that you can access for a walk.
San Sebastián has a lot of culture, but it also has impressive landscapes and natural spaces in the heart of the city. Mount Urgull has defended its inhabitants since ancient times, full of trails to walk and have the best views from the top. The same happens with Mount Igeldo, on the other side of the Urgull. We can go up to this promontory by funicular and it is very close to the Peine del Viento, the famous Chillida sculpture nestled in the rock facing the sea.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa
The cuisine in San Sebastián has an undisputed king: the pintxos. Not in vain, the city has a route of pintxos exceptional, which we recommend you continue to taste everything that this gastronomy has to offer, such as the Bar Sport or La Viña.
What to do near San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa
500 meters from the coast of San Sebastián is the island of Santa Clara, a rock that we can reach by boat or even by swimming. There we will be greeted by wooded vegetation that almost reaches the sea, with a 19th century lighthouse, natural pools, a beach bar and a pier next to a secluded beach that disappears when the tide rises. A great day trip to get away from the city and then return to San Sebastián with more enthusiasm.
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