A Photo Journal-San Sebastián
San Sebastián or Donostia (in Basque) is a beautiful city located in the Spanish Basque Country known for its beaches, surfing, and of course, food. I spent a fun, albeit rainy weekend exploring San Sebastián during my study abroad in Pau where I discovered my love for Pintxos (or pinchos), the Basque version of tapas. Pinchos (“pincho” in Spanish means spike) comprise of an ingredient or a number of ingredients – fried anchovies, iberico ham, melon, salmon etc. -atop a slice of bread, fastened with a toothpick. The toothpicks may be color coordinated to denote the price of an appetizer, or to indicate how many appetizers an individual has eaten.
My summer spent around the Basque region was the most memorable summer to date. My friend, Sophia & I both cannot wait to revisit San Sebastián, take a food tour, soak up some rays on the beach, and head to the Guggenheim in Bilbao.
RECOMMENDED TOURS IN SAN SEBASTIAN
“Bar de pinchos Donosti 01” by Basotxerri
Catedral del Buen Pastor de San Sebastián
Playa de la Concha
It was sunny, but not for long…
Puente del Kursaal
Partial view of Kursaal Palace to the left – home to the San Sebastián International Film Festival
The María Cristina bridge
The bridge is known for its four impressive obelisks, one in either corner, measuring 18 metres in height and crowned by groups of sculptures.
The Santa Catalina Bridge, the first to be built in San Sebastián, was wooden for many years. Its long history and strategic location have seen it destroyed and rebuilt on several occasions.
Constitution Square (Plaza)
Parte Vieja (Old Town) and Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Coro in the distance
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Coro
Have you ever been to San Sebastián?
What was your favorite thing to do there?
Wayne Seto
May 19, 2015 at 11:49 amI’ve never really had Spain on my travel radar…until now. The photos are beautiful and captivating. Thanks for this.
Christabel
May 19, 2015 at 12:40 pmThanks so much! Spain is a beautiful country, and there’s so much to see. Spanish Basque country is so different from the rest of Spain- definitely worth a visit!