San Sebastian is one of my favorite cities in Spain... and anyone that has visited many places in Spain knows that that means a lot. San Sebastian has beautiful beaches that are welcoming to families, singles, surfers, the young, and the old. Tree covered mountains (equipped with picturesque hiking trails) slope into the beaches and surround the city. My friend and I climbed up one of the mountains (the one that has a statue of Jesus rising up through the trees), and discovered an old castle that overlooks the harbor. In the center of the harbor is the very picturesque mini-island of Santa Clara. In the summer it is possible to take a ferry to the island. Every element of my stay in San Sebastian, from the food to the lodging to the perfect weather the city often enjoys, added up to make my weekend in San Sebastian a perfect one. San Sebastian is truly an amazing city that thoroughly succeeded in taking my breath away.
Quick Tips:
The best tip I could offer to get the most out of a stay in San Sebastian would be to question the locals on where to visit and dine. Basque Country is known for delicious cuisine, so almost anywhere that servers food will be good. The owner of the hostel I stayed in recommended two day trips to my friend and I; one to Biarritz, France, and one to Bilbao. Both destinations are about an hour and a half away from San Sebastian and both definitely worth the trip. You can buy bus tickets (both trips less than each) from the ticket windows surrounding the bus station and need not plan ahead. Best Way To Get Around:
San Sebastian is not that big, and you would definitely get the most out of the experience by walking everywhere. There are buses that travel around the city and the taxis are not very expensive.