The former fishing village Donostia-San Sebastian is nowadays a famous resort in the Basque country. During its history this place has been repeatedly subjected to conquest. During the two centuries the city burned down six times. San-Sebastian’s development started in 1200, when the city fell under the power of the Castilian crown. However, the constant siege of the enemy ruined the city’s economy. Another period of prosperity of San Sebastian falls to the XIX century, when the regent queen Maria Christina chose this city for her summer holidays. This period has become the new starting point for the city and San Sebastian becomes a significant area for tourism business development.
1. San Sebastian is a quite expensive resort however tourists will easily find hotels and restaurants featuring quite reasonable pricing. Sport activities fans may not take their own sport … Open
Discovering the architecture of San Sebastian from bird's eye view! Palacio de Miramar, Municipality of San Sebastian, Iglesia de San Vicente, Teatro Victoria Eugenia, Anoeta Stadium, all those monuments are defining the image of San Sebastian … Open
The beautiful basilica of Santa Maria del Coro is considered one of the main architectural adornments of the city nowadays. It was built in the 18th century and is a vivid example of the Baroque style. The construction of the basilica lasted more than 20 years. Its facade, decorated with stuccoes and carved elements, was perfectly preserved after hundreds of years. The church interior amazes with its luxury. It reveals unique elements of neoclassical and Gothic styles.
Urgul Mountain is interesting as a natural and historical object. The mountain is very beautiful. Its slopes are covered with lush vegetation. At the top of the mountain, you can see some great historical sites. Old castle Castillo La Mota is among them. It was built in this area as far back as the 12th century. The defensive structure survived after more than 800 years. At the beginning of the 20th century, a beautiful park was established on the top of the mountain, which is still a favorite place of rest for townspeople and tourists.
Iglesia de Santa Maria del Coro, Catedral del Buen Pastor, Castillo de La Mota, San Ignacio Church, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for San Sebastian … Open
A tour to the islet of Santa Clara promises to be exciting. It's easy to reach by boat from La Concha beach. The miniature islet is a beautiful recreation area nowadays. It is overgrown with vegetation. There are many great places for hiking, a comfortable beach, cozy cafes and restaurants there.
A visit to San Sebastian, a premium Spanish resort will be of great pleasure for haute cuisine admirers. Ethnic restaurants of the resort offer their guests a rich assortment of fish dishes. … Open