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Pamplona, ​​or “Iruña” in Basque, is the capital of the Autonomous Community of Navarre. This region has borders with France to the north, the Basque Country to the west, La Rioja to the southwest and Aragon in the South and East. For a weekend, you can go visit San Sebastian and enjoy its beaches, stroll through the Pyrenees or discover the vineyards of Rioja. Read the rest of this entry »

San Sebastian is definitely the most important resort in the Basque country, the queen of all those hosted here. The summers are hot here while the winters are very mild, so those who love the sun and its warmth are extremely attracted by this amazing place. In addition to the wonderful climate, San Sebastian has deep but crystal clear waters in the spectacular bay that bathes the beautiful beaches while the surrounding landscape is dominated by lush hills that create very picturesque views. Read the rest of this entry »

A great place for a holiday

When you arrive in San Sebastian you quickly get into the spirit of the city: it is absolutely stunning with calm and relaxing afternoons which burst into fun and activity at night. However, tourists are drawn to San Sebastian by the beaches.  Playa de Concha is a beach where you can relax, enjoy the wonderful sunshine and swim in the crystal clear water. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain is such a big and beautiful country in Europe that there are so many lovely towns and cities, quiet villages and vibrant resorts to visit that it can be quite overwhelming when one wishes to visit Spain. Read the rest of this entry »

Donostia (or the more common name, San Sebastian), means Basque in Euskera, which is an ancient language whose origin is unknown, although as many as 35% of the local residents speak this language. The Donostiarras, or the locals of San Sebastian, use Euskadi and Castellano, which account for the double language signs in the Basque Country. Read the rest of this entry »

Tourists say that Spain is the leader for tourism in Europe. Now, people from other parts of the world are also visiting Spain. The beautiful beaches, high mountains, very beautiful gardens, national parks, ancient churches and other monumental buildings, and above all the hospitable people of Spain, have made this country the most ideal destination for tourists. Read the rest of this entry »

A Basque City

San Sebastian is the city is Spain that is also known as Donostia. The location of the city is what attracts tourists: along a bay with white sand beaches and between two high hills, Igeldo and Urgull. The special allure of the city comes from the coquette house owned by fishermen, and from its modern districts. Read the rest of this entry »

San Sebastian located to the South of Isabela does not need an introduction because it is popular amongst tourists as one of the most beautiful beaches of Europe. This is one of the beaches which receive highest number of tourists during the touring season. The beach is surrounded by beautiful nature. Read the rest of this entry »

About San Sebastian
In San Sebastian you can do anything you want – from lying on the beach to skiing in the Pyrenees.

This city is called San Sebastian in Spanish and Donostia in Basque. Read the rest of this entry »

About the city

San Sebastian or Donostia-San Sebastian is placed in northern Gipuzkoa province, in Basque region. The city is placed at Atlantic coast and almost bordering along France. The beauty of San Sebastian lies in its natural geographical position. Its sandy beaches are sloping toward the end of La Concha bay. In addition to those marvelous beaches, the city is bounded by mountains – Monte Igeldo and Monte Urgull. Read the rest of this entry »