San Sebastian 2018/2019 Guide

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WHATTODO SHOPPING

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If you take something with you from San Sebastian, it’s as if you never really left. Especially if it’s one of those things that we do here and here alone. There are lots to choose from. It can be a typical gastronomical product [1] , like a bottle of txakoli wine from Getaria, Idiazabal cheese, Tolosa beans, a jar of Cantabrian anchovies... or a box of San Sebastian’s fine confectionary with pastries, or the traditional ‘pantxineta’ (puff pastry dessert) [2] . Or a surfboard [3] , made by a world-famous company from San Sebastian. Or an exclusive gift from some of the city’s finest boutiques [4] , or a few drops of perfume SSirimiri : the essence of San Sebastian [5] , or perhaps a splendid txapela (local beret-style hat) [6] to top off your visit, or perhaps a marvellous illustration by a local artist [7] . Take away a souvenir and a gift, give it to the person you love. Take us with you.

ALL YOU NEED IS SHOP

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Shopping is one of life’s great pleasures. And if you also have an impressive range of stores, a mix of the more traditional and innovative shops, excitement is guaranteed. ON THE ONE HAND, SAN SEBASTIAN HAS MANAGED TO RETAIN THE ESSENCE OF TRADITIONAL SHOPPING, with a wide variety of establishments that offer tried and tested products with the same quality as always. And at the same time, it has that chic and stylish touch that can be seen in its range of shops, with highly sophisticated stores, alternative establishments and big brand boutiques. And, as it’s also not a very big city, the stores are concentrated in the same areas, so going shopping is very convenient.

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Stores are generally open from 10.00 to 13.30 and from 16.00 to 19.30. However, the shopping centres and supermarkets don’t normally close at lunchtime and they are normally open until 21:00 or 22:00.

The city’s three main shopping areas: - THE OLD TOWN , with its traditional shops and typical souvenirs, but also with delicatessens and designer stores. - THE CENTRE , with its small upmarket stores and the top international brands . - GROS DISTRICT , a diverse selection of art galleries, antique shops, sports shops and surfer and mountain gear stores.

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