As well as working on Trippa Paris these last few weeks, we've also really quietly been working on another project - Trippa San Sebastian. One of the five most popular tourist destinations in Spain, San Sebastian is a beautiful coastal city in the Bay of Biscay. We’re planning on launching Trippa San Sebastian before the end of May, but while you wait here’s a guide to the five best sights the city has to offer.
Mount Urgull
This little mountain in the north east side of the old town has a castle with a chapel at the top and statue of the Sacred Heart on top of that. It can be accessed from different entrances spread around the base of the hill and the top can be reached by following different paths with signs explaining the buildings and the rich history surrounding the area.
You could easily spend hours exploring the area, learning about the history of the different conflicts that have taken place around Mount Urgull. Alternatively if you just want to sit and admire the view of the bay, head to the museum and walk through to the base of the statue, it’s fantastic on a sunny day.
Mount Igeldo
Whereas Urgull is on the north east, you’ll find Igeldo to the north west of San Sebastian. Boasting probably a better view, it also attracts more tourists, many of which come for the theme park which sits at the peak. Adrenaline junkies don’t get too excited about the theme park though, it’s over 100 years old and is more of a novelty experience.
You can get up Igeldo by car or bus, but we’d recommend the funicular train, it’s only a couple of Euros and you get a fantastic view as you ascend the climb
Parte Vieja/Alde Zaharra
San Sebastians old town, although the city walls were demolished in 1863, you can still clearly see what makes up Old Town and what doesn’t. If you want to properly see the history of San Sebastian, head towards 31 de Agosto street for the oldest houses in the city and San Vicente church (16th century) or the Basilica of Santa Maria del Coro (18th century).
Bahía de La Concha
La Concha (The Seashell) is the most famous urban beach in Spain and the bay formed between the mounts Urgull and Igeldo, with the isle of Santa Clara in the middle. It's a really charming 2 mile walk starting at Paseo Nuevo, across the port, following the City Hall, Paseo de la Concha, Miramar palace, Ondarreta beach and finishing at El Peine Del Viento. During the nights, the streetlights give it a special elegance as they illuminate the walk. It may look insignificant, but the white railing surrounding the Concha beach is considered one of the symbols of the city.
Peine del Viento
A set of three iron sculptures hammered onto the rocks, designed by Eduardo Chillida next to a square built by the architect Luis Peña Gantxegi. The name translates to ‘comb of the wind’, which makes quite a lot of sense really, looking at the sculptures. The square itself sits above the sea, so when the waves get a bit fierce, holes in the floor create little geysirs that spurt up out of the ground.
So there you have it, the best sights San Sebastian has to offer. The finished guide will launch with a whole stack more than that as well so keep your eyes open for more details. If you’re not planning a trip to San Sebastian any time soon but are planning on getting away, why not take a look at one of our other smart city guides like Trippa Athens,Barcelona, Berlin, Cardiff, Helsinki, London, Marseille, Oslo, Palma, Seville or Stockholm
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