San Sebastian

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Being just 20km from the French border, San Sebastian (Donostia in Basque) is an ideal hop off when travelling to Spain. Where better to top up your tan, fill up your tummy and empty your wallet in this seductively urbane resort?

Probably the most difficult decision you will have to make here is which of the beaches to choose from?

To the west in La Concha bay the gentle sandy slopes make paddling a pleasure even for the most senior of citizens who come here to while away their twilight years and take surprisingly speedy paseos along the water's edge.

A decidedly younger set make for Zurriola beach to the East where there are bigger waves - ideal for a spot of surfing.

Food plays a big part here. The old town to the West is great if you want tasty pinxos side-by-side with other tourists. Over in the East you are more likely to hear locals asking for today's specialities. You can download an app to find the best pinxos here.

Highlights

sophisticated resort
beaches
surfing
food

Station stroll ideas

Tourist info have provided a set of downloadable maps and guides here and if you are feeling peckish you could have a go at using the pinxos app on your phone.

Guided tours

If you would like a personal guided tour, Tourist info have provided this list of private guides.

Luggage

If you want to stroll without a care in the world, including your luggage, you could try using the nannybag app to find a place that will take your bags.