San Sebastian - Donostia

Why San Sebastian - Donostia is the best city to live and study Spanish in the Basque Country, Spain

• Tripadvisor has awarded La Concha beach in San Sebastian, Donostia, as the best beach in Europe for two years in a row, in 2017 and 2018, and the 6th best beach in the World.
• San Sebastian enjoys a perfect location for exploring the Basque Country, and southwestern France, an inviting, walkable, lovely coastal city with rich culture, cuisine, and outdoor activities.
• It is easy to get around Donosti; many students walk or cycle to the school.
• San Sebastian’s spectacular natural setting and culinary delights have made it a mecca for tourists looking for a beautiful vacation spot with wonderful food.
• San Sebastian has always been revered for its soft, picturesque beaches, but it has transcended into a hub for surfers throughout Europe and the world over the past few decades.
• Donostiarras love surfing in Playa de Zurriola; it is always busy with surfers trying to catch the waves.

Most popular sights, tourist attractions, and things to do and see in San Sebastian - Donostia

• Aquarium San Sebastian.
• Basílica de Santa Maria del Coro.
• Beach La Concha.
• Beach Ondarreta.
• Beach Zurriola, Surfers' Beach.
• Buen Pastor's Cathedral.
• Faro de la Plata ( Mountain- sea coast trail).
• International Jazz Festival in July.
• Miramar Royal Palace.
• Miramon Science Museum.
• Monte Urgull & Monte Ulía: Historic Sites & Nature Walks.
• Mount Ulia.
• Old Town.
• Parque de Aiete: Public Park and Venue for Cultural Events.
• San Telmo Museum.
• Santa Clara Island.
• Scenic Views and Amusement Park on Monte Igueldo.

Most important events and festivals in San Sebastian - Donostia

• San Sebastian´s Day, 20th January.
• Tinker Parade, 1st weekend of February.
• Carnival, February.
• The burial of the sardine – Carnival parade, February.
• dFERIA - Arts Festival in March.
• Human Rights Film Festival, April.
• Jazzaldia - Jazz Festival, end of July.
• Musical Fortnight, August.
• Semana Grande, August.
• Fiesta del 31st August.
• Euskal Jaiak, first week September.
• San Sebastian International Film Festival, Last week, September.
• All Saints Day, 1st November.
• Behobia – San Sebastian Half Marathon, November.
• Santa Lucia Fair, 13th December.
• Santo Tomas, 21st December.
• Olentzero, 24th December.