The resort city holds several remarkable cultural events of global significance during the year. The San Sebastian International Film Festival is one of such global events. The festival was first held in 1953 upon an initiative of local businessmen. The aim of the festival was to prolong a tourist season on the resort and thus to attract more tourists to the destination. The event was of great success and since that …
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Not so long ago, the opening of the scientific Eureka museum took place in the city. It occupies a modern building in a futuristic manner. Here, visitors are told about the latest scientific achievements and developments. The museum's exposition includes many unique interactive exhibits. Due to the latter, it is possible to give tours, which are equally fascinating for both children and adults. A tour to the islet …
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2. The resort of San Sebastian is interconnected with suburban cities with a developed railway network. Tourists can get to other cities by bus as well. One day tours to the cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Milan are of great popularity among foreign guests of the resort.
3. A heat of the tourist season on the resort falls within a period from the middle of May till the end of September. During this …
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You can play paintball in the excellent Battlefield Live Inkomunikados club – and this can be done (quite necessary, as a matter of fact) in the company of friends or family members who are also part of the trip. The most popular place for gamblers is Casino Kursaal, where the choice of visitors is slot machines, blackjack, stud poker, roulette. In addition to the usual games, poker tournaments are often held …
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The beginning of September is marked by a colorful event – Regatta La Concha. This spectacular rowing competition starts at the bay of the same name – this is where most of the visitors gather, some of whom have come especially to witness the spectacle of the regatta. Those who could not be present at the holiday, “stick” to their TV screens, as the colorful event is broadcasted on all TV channels. Many …
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Sparing tourists will love to visit the La Fabrica restaurant being a perfect place for a family visit. A full course dinner in the restaurant will cost about 30 Euro. In addition to delicious meals its guests will have a chance to order a glass of fine Spanish wine. The Arzak restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine is known far beyond the boundaries of the city. The restaurant has got three Michelin …
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Spain - moving around the country
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Spain has a very long railway network measuring about 18 thousand kilometers. The main routes are laid through the capital, connecting it with the most remote parts of the country. Trains in Spain are divided into several types depending on the speed and level of comfort. Travelling in the old type budget trains is a lot cheaper but it does not offer much comfort. However, all the average trains are usually equipped with soft seats and air conditioning. There are luxury trains with first class wagons and fashionable restaurants inside. One of these is the “Andalus Express”. You can get a discount on a railway trip by purchasing in advance, return tickets. There is also, in Spain, a well-developed network of electric trains. This option is much more economical, compared to usual trains. In the cities, trains run every half hour.
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Nature and parks of Spain
The National Park of the Atlantic Islands in Galicia is another place with an amazing landscape. The park is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal part is occupied by picturesque beaches with white quartz sand. The rest of the territory is overgrown with laurel and beech forests. Along the coast dolphins, seagulls, crested cormorants, and auks live. Rodas Beach located on the junction of the islands, is one of the most beautiful in the world. An amazingly rich flora waits for tourists in the Cabaneros Park in the central part of the country. The Iberian lynx lives in the forest of the park. You can also meet unique birds, including the black stork and Adalbert's eagle. You can get to Cabaneros, as well as to most other parks, during tours.
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