Spanish in San Sebastián
a great cultural experience
San Sebastian is a city that creates an impact on account of its beauty and lifestyle. It offers extraordinary landscapes in the city centre itself: three beaches and three mountains, the contrast between the Atlantic Sea and the Pyrenees.
The bay of la Concha, which lies in the heart of the city, is a magnet for sun seekers while surfers show off their skills on Zurriola Beach.
Capital of the province of Gipuzkoa and the cultural and tourist centre of the Basque Country, this city of 180.000 inhabitants seduces everyone because of its own atmosphere, due to its architecture, the university, the lively streets and its culture: a combination of modernity and tradition.
Beyond the concept of sun and sand, through the year the city offers a varied program of exhibitions, concerts, popular fiestas, sports and international events: San Sebastian’s day in January, Dance in May, Jazz Festival in July, big week festival in August and the International Film Festival in September.
And a short distance away: surf in Biarritz and Mundaka, hiking in the Pyrenees, the Pilgrim's Route to Santiago, the wine cellars of La Rioja and the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
San Sebastián is the Spanish Gastronomic Mecca with 3 three-star restaurants in the Michelin Guide. But not only to enjoy in restaurants also the bars are renowned for their “pintxos” - an original form of tapas-, accompanied by txakoli, a local white wine or the famous red Rioja wines.
Links:
Jazz Festival: www.jazzaldia.com
Film Festival: www.sansebastianfestival.com
Tourist office: www.sansebastianturismo.com
Basque Country: www.turismopaisvasco.com
