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I've just come back from San Sebastian and I've been raving about it to everyone. I've been dying to go for a while as it was one of the cities I hadn't visited when I lived in Spain. We stayed In Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra right on La Concha Beach and the views were stunning. There is a...more I've just come back from San Sebastian and I've been raving about it to everyone. I've been dying to go for a while as it was one of the cities I hadn't visited when I lived in Spain. We stayed In Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra right on La Concha Beach and the views were stunning. There is a definitely a certain charm about San Sebastian and you almost feel like you've stepped back in time as you stroll along the promenade. While San Sebastian has a lot to offer: beaches, surfing, shopping, the most exciting thing about it has to be the food! You can stroll from bar to bar in the old part of town and savour some of the most delcious morsels of food I have ever tasted!close

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by Erica – posted on Jun 12, 2007

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San Sebastian is a cool, romantic and sophisticated city with a beach front tht knocks you off your feet. It is definitely a great place to enjoy the nightlife. The food is to die for, and it is extremely safe. It is very easy to visit the main site as you can go walking. The experience is more...more San Sebastian is a cool, romantic and sophisticated city with a beach front tht knocks you off your feet. It is definitely a great place to enjoy the nightlife. The food is to die for, and it is extremely safe. It is very easy to visit the main site as you can go walking. The experience is more than worth it!close

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by Sonia – posted on May 1, 2007

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High and all as my expectations were, San Sebastian easily surpassed them. A passion for good food is the very heartbeat of this beautiful city. Even the most humble dive bar will serve you slices of moist tortilla and glistening plates of jamon. Everything is of the highest quality, everything...more High and all as my expectations were, San Sebastian easily surpassed them. A passion for good food is the very heartbeat of this beautiful city. Even the most humble dive bar will serve you slices of moist tortilla and glistening plates of jamon. Everything is of the highest quality, everything is fresh, nothing is expensive.

We generally drank txakoli (very fresh local sparkling wine) or the local cider. Both are poured from above head height with much bravado and accompanies the food very well

I was particularly taken by the Dining Societies, gorgeous old buildings scattered through the town dedicated to groups of people cooking for each other. Meeting once a week and cooking fantastic meals with a big group of friends, every week of their life.

San Seb has great beaches and surfing so you can enjoy working off the that great food.close

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by emily – posted on May 1, 2007

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when i first arrived, it was cold, wet rainy and noone was anywhere, half the places were cloased, it seemed like a miserable town. as soon as the sun came out, it was awesome, the beach was crowded, every cafe and bar was open, and filled to capacity, people were drinking in the streets it was...more when i first arrived, it was cold, wet rainy and noone was anywhere, half the places were cloased, it seemed like a miserable town. as soon as the sun came out, it was awesome, the beach was crowded, every cafe and bar was open, and filled to capacity, people were drinking in the streets it was so crowded. and when the party, they start at midday (or so it seemed) and would go well on into the morning. so a city i'd recommend going to in late spring/summer, where its likely to be warm the whole time.close

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by u41109718549 – posted on Mar 31, 2007

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i thought it was a really nice city, but definitely go in the summer. we went in the winter for just a little break, and it was really picturesque, but probably not the same. you cant lay out on the beach for goodness sake! and the bars were expensive. but if you are a kid and you are...more i thought it was a really nice city, but definitely go in the summer. we went in the winter for just a little break, and it was really picturesque, but probably not the same. you cant lay out on the beach for goodness sake! and the bars were expensive. but if you are a kid and you are thinking of going to biarritz or san sebastian, i'd say go to san sebastian instead.close

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by jdcoh0 – posted on Jan 26, 2007

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Recomendaría Donostia como viaje corto o escapada de unos 3 días. La ciudad tiene cosas muy bonitas para ver, sus paseos por la playa, la famosa playa de la concha, el monte urgull, el palacio de aiete,el peine de los vientos, su casco antiguo... pero ante todo recomiendo el viaje...more Recomendaría Donostia como viaje corto o escapada de unos 3 días. La ciudad tiene cosas muy bonitas para ver, sus paseos por la playa, la famosa playa de la concha, el monte urgull, el palacio de aiete,el peine de los vientos, su casco antiguo... pero ante todo recomiendo el viaje para disfrutar de su gastronomía en pleno casco antiguo. Es imprescindible entrar a tomarse un txacoli y unos pichos, e ir de tasca en tasca degustando esas pequeñas maravillas gastronnomicas. Mi recomendación sería intercalar excursiones o paseos por los sitios más bonitos con su gastronomía. Para mí ha sido un viaje que ha merecido mucho la pena, en 3 días hemos podido visitar todos los puntos de interés e integrarnos un poco en su gastronomía.close

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by Nester – posted on Dec 8, 2006

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That is right...I hate Spain. We were treated horribly. We were told incorrect trains and train information in general. The customer service sucks. We visited a restaurant where customer service was nonexistant. Our waiter put our pieces of bread on the bare table...WITH HIS DIRTY SCUMMMY...more That is right...I hate Spain. We were treated horribly. We were told incorrect trains and train information in general. The customer service sucks. We visited a restaurant where customer service was nonexistant. Our waiter put our pieces of bread on the bare table...WITH HIS DIRTY SCUMMMY HANDS! Skip Spain...spend an extra week in Italy...or France...or anywhere else.close

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by ncapu – posted on Oct 21, 2006

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wonderful beaches (comparable to australia), very clean and pretty town, great seafood and tapas and cool little bars. Even a few good little boutiques. Probably best to go here wihle the weather is still warñm so you can make the most of the beaches! This was my favourite place to have...more wonderful beaches (comparable to australia), very clean and pretty town, great seafood and tapas and cool little bars. Even a few good little boutiques. Probably best to go here wihle the weather is still warñm so you can make the most of the beaches! This was my favourite place to have visited on my trip so far. YOu can walk pretty much everywhere, and the boulevard along the beaches is great. Make sure you walk up the hills on either end of san sebastian for some fantastic views.close

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by jasmineo – posted on Oct 8, 2006

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San Sebastian is a wonderful town and I had a great experience there. The main attraction are the beaches, which are fantastic, but activities are sparse outside of beach going and partying. San Sebastian claims to have more bars per square meter than any other city in Europe, and I wouldn't...more San Sebastian is a wonderful town and I had a great experience there. The main attraction are the beaches, which are fantastic, but activities are sparse outside of beach going and partying. San Sebastian claims to have more bars per square meter than any other city in Europe, and I wouldn't doubt it. Party and bar atmosphere is great, very chill and marijuana policies are extremely lax. Basque culture is very intersting and something worth checking out. However, the scene is not very active on weekdays. I'd say San Sebastian makes an excellent weekend destination, but without any signifigant cultural sights, its not worth spending more than a few days here.close

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by alexander6824 – posted on Sep 10, 2006

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San Sebastian was one of my most favourite places to stay. The people were friendly and very welcoming. The tapas was great. I highly recommend getting some beers from the supermarket and heading down to the beach. We went to the local fun park, rather crazy the Bumber cars certianly live up to...more San Sebastian was one of my most favourite places to stay. The people were friendly and very welcoming. The tapas was great. I highly recommend getting some beers from the supermarket and heading down to the beach. We went to the local fun park, rather crazy the Bumber cars certianly live up to there name. Loved this placeclose

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by Liznchr – posted on Sep 4, 2006

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