Basque Country Tourist Guide

THE BASQUE COUNTRY

SAN SEBASTIAN

he famous La Concha beach gives you a warm welcome as soon as you arrive in San Sebastian, and invites you

to sunbathe, swim or just a stroll along the shore, even in winter. Take the walk from the Alderdi Eder gardens to the Peine del Viento by Chillida and Peña Ganchegui, leaving the Ondarreta beach to one side . This first crush will show you the paradise that surrounds the bay: the peaks of Igueldo, Urgull and Ulía , and Santa Clara island . The Urumea river and its bridges and Zurriola beach with its powerful waves are found on the other side of the city. This urban beach is only a few metres from downtown San Sebastian, which makes it very popular for all kinds of water sports, especially surfing and body-board.

Z U R R I O L A

A city that offers a never-ending variety of other attractions in other areas is yours for the taking. You will discover that San Sebastian is the city of wellness. Massage, thalassotherapy, romantic strolls through the city centre... all these and more are lying in wait to capture your heart. Scene of a multitude of suggestions If you like running you can do the stunning circuit from El Peine del Viento to Sagües by the Paseo Nuevo or along the banks of the Urumea. San Sebastian is also perfect to enjoy by bike. "Bidegorris" (bike lanes), will take you to any part of the city.

If you choose the Urumea it will lead you to points like Zurriola , the closest to the mouth of the Ría dominated by the Palacio de Congresos Kursaal and which connects Gros with the city centre. The original congress centre, Santa Catalina , was a wooden building for years. The María Cristina bridge stands out due to it s monumental appearance and the Mundaiz bridge is remarkable for being the first span the Ria without intermediate supports. The Lehendakari Agirre is the last one. You can also opt for an excursion to Monte Igueldo which you can ascend on a funicular railway. And to get one of the most spectacular views of the city and coast: Chillida's Peine del Viento. Monte Urgull , with its castle, is another interesting option.

PEINE DEL VIENTO

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