{"id":890,"date":"2025-08-31T13:29:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T13:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/?page_id=890"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:16:14","slug":"saint-sebastien","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/saint-sebastien\/","title":{"rendered":"San Sebastian"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">San Sebastian<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Espagne.gif\" width=\"68\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Espagne.gif 68w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Espagne-16x12.gif 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 68px) 100vw, 68px\" class=\"wp-image-679\" title=\"Spain\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Welcome to San Sebastian<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>San<\/b><strong>Sebastian<\/strong><b>, also known as San Sebasti\u00e1n in Spanish and Donostia in Basque, is a coastal city located in northern Spain, in the Basque Autonomous Community. It is the capital of the province of Gipuzkoa and is renowned for its natural beauty, rich culture and exceptional gastronomy.<\/b><\/p>\n<div><b>The city is famous for its Concha Bay, a beautiful shell-shaped beach framed by the Igeldo and Urgull Mountains. La Concha Beach is often considered one of the most beautiful urban beaches in Europe. San Sebastian is also known for its many monuments, such as the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Chorro, and the Miramar Palace.<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>The city's historic quarter, with its narrow streets and picturesque buildings, is a must-see for visitors. The Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n is a lively square surrounded by arcaded buildings, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the local atmosphere.<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>San Sebastian is also renowned for its gastronomic scene, with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants and pintxos (Basque tapas) bars where you can sample local specialties. The city also hosts several major festivals, such as the San Sebastian International Film Festival and the San Sebastian Jazz Festival.<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d46452.889493033246!2d-2.0108003119748243!3d43.30786185671932!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd51affe3b68fe15%3A0xe43ec55994864649!2sSaint-S%C3%A9bastien%2C%20Guipuscoa%2C%20Espagne!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1756646659662!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Randonneur.gif\" width=\"80\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Randonneur.gif 80w, 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offering magnificent views of the Bay of La Concha and the city.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>San Sebastian Aquarium<\/em><\/span>\u00a0: More than just an aquarium, it is also a maritime museum with models of old ships and exhibitions on the local fishing culture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>The Miramar Palace<\/em><\/span>\u00a0: A royal palace with gardens offering stunning views of La Concha Bay.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>The Old Town (Parte Vieja)<\/em><\/span>\u00a0: Stroll through the narrow streets, visit the Basilica of Santa Maria and taste the famous pintxos in the local bars.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>Mount Igueldo<\/em><\/span>\u00a0: Take the funicular to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd<\/em><\/span>\u00a0: A beautiful example of neo-Gothic architecture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>The Comb of the Wind (Peine del Viento)<\/em><\/span>\u00a0: An emblematic sculpture by the artist Eduardo Chillida, located at the end of Ondarreta beach.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>Gastronomy<\/em><\/span> San Sebastian is also renowned for its gastronomy, so be sure to try the pintxos and visit one of the city's many Michelin-starred restaurants.<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div 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