Spanish in San Sebastian: about San Sebastian, Basque Country
San Sebastian’s attractions and lifestyle are stunning. The city boasts extraordinary landscapes in its own centre, displaying the beautiful natural contrast between the Atlantic Sea and the Pyrenees.
Capital of the province of Gipuzkoa and cultural and tourist centre of the Basque country, San Sebastian charms with its atmosphere, architecture, university, lively streets and culture, harmoniously combining cultural heritage and modernity.
Aside from all the sun and sand you can enjoy, San Sebastian offers a varied program of exhibitions, concerts, popular fiestas, sports and international events.
At a close distance from San Sebastian you can surf in Biarritz and Mundaka, go hiking in the Pyrenees, follow the Pilgrim's Route to Santiago, visit the wine cellars of La Rioja, and even go to the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
Furthermore, San Sebastian is the Spanish gastronomic mecca with renowned restaurants and bars, famous for their “pintxos”, Basque tapas, and “txakoli”, the local white wine.