How many days should I spend in San Sebastian?
Two days in San Sebastian is exactly right amount of time to spend in the city. You’ll have enough time to explore San Sebastian at a relaxed pace, without feeling like you’re missing out on the highlights, and you’ll have enough time to see other parts of the Basque region and Spain.
How do you get from San Sebastian to Spain?
Getting to San Sebastián by car is extremely easy. The city is connected to the rest of Spain and France by the N-1 (the national highway connecting Madrid to Irun), the AP-8 (Bilbao-Irun) and A-63 (Paris-Irun) motorways and the A-15 highway (Pamplona-San Sebastián).
What is there to see between San Sebastian and Bilbao?
The top stops along the way from San Sebastian – Donostia to Bilbao (with short detours) are Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Beach of La Concha, and Gaztelugatxe. Other popular stops include Casco Viejo, Old Town, and Santa Maria Katedrala.
Can you drink in public in San Sebastian Spain?
Drinking alcohol in the street is forbidden by the law. However, young people are used to drink alcohol in the street before going to party (the so-called Botellon).
What is there to do in San Sebastian at night?
There are four main nightlife areas. The Old Town, a lively and diverse selection of bars and pubs. Reyes Católicos, at the back of Buen Pastor Cathedral, the chic area of town, withtrendy bars and alternative music. Egia, with micro-theatre and live music.
Can you drink the tap water in San Sebastian?
San Sebastian, located in the north of Spain in the Basque Country region, is the second Spanish city with the best quality water to come from its taps.
Is San Sebastian a party town?
Partying in San Sebastián: drinks, music and good times. As the sun sets over San Sebastián, it’s quite possible that a few drinks will turn into a whole night out on the town. This is a place where partying and making merry is very much part of the lifestyle.
What time do things open in San Sebastian?
The normal opening schedule is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then from 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shopping centres do not usually close at lunch time, with usual opening hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch and dinner times tend to be later than other European destinations.
What do they speak in San Sebastian?
There are two official languages in Donostia-San Sebastián. They are Spanish and Basque. Every Donostiarra (person from Donostia-San Sebastián) speaks Spanish, whereas Basque is the native language in the Basque Country.