Eduardo Chillida is probably the most notable modern artist from San Sebastian/Donostia. Although he is also a painter, Chillida is best recognized for his monumental steel sculptures (some of which are displayed at the Guggenheim Museum in nearby Bilbao). His dramatic steel ensemble of 1976, "El Peine de los Vientos" (which translates to "Comb of the Winds"), consists of several curved spiky pieces embedded into the rocky shoreline and exposed to the rugged elements.
To reach these sculptures, you walk along the Ondarreta Beach, past the tennis club and funicular entrance until you reach a stepped stone plaza. The evocative sculptural group is located here at Punta Torrepea. It was fascinating to watch a local fisherman reeling in his fresh catch of the day while he was stationed near the Chillida sculptural group.
Towering over this area by the shoreline is Mount Igeldo, whose summit can be reached by a funicular railway or by an extensive hike. Besides the spectacular views from the top, families can have a lot of fun at the amusement park.
Note: Eduardo Chillida died in August 2002.