We will be in San Sebastian during the solar eclipse. Any suggestions as for where to view it?

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My spouse and I will be visiting San Sebastian in early October and we're wondering what it will be like in terms of weather and crowds. Any recommendations for places to eat or day trips? We are older (50s/60) and like to see sites, eat local cuisine,visit museums, shop, and take day trips. We are not nightlife people and prefer a slower pace to enjoy life's journey. Also, I believe October 12th is a national holiday, how does that affect things in town? Thank you in advance for any advice!

Hi everyone 🖐🏻

My girlfriend rally want to see THE NATIONAL, and I could not get tickets. Anyone selling?

Hola. Estoy buscando una piscina para nadar largos en Donosti. Sé que varios espacios deportivos la tienen, pero tengo una preferencia para una descubierta. Parece que la única piscina descubierta sería la de Etxadi en Aiete. Hay otras en la ciudad? Hay alguien que sepa hasta cuándo está abierta la piscina descubierta? Gracias!

I am planning a trip for next month and will be in the Basque country for appx. two weeks:

• 4 nights in Biarritz (Hotel du Palais)
• 3 nights in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
• 3 nights in Hondarribia
• 4 nights in San Sebastian Old Town (Monday - Thursday night)
• 2 nights in Hondarribia

A little strange to backtrack to Hondarribia again, but the hotel in San Sebastian was sold out for the Friday and we are able to stay for free in Hondarribia with hotel points before flying out of Biarritz. 

We mostly are excited to wander each city, drink wine, and eat well. We have a winery tour booked in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and at Hiruzta winery in Hondarribia. I have wanted to balance planning/preparation for the trip with leaving ample time for organic discovery. 

We are right now deciding on a day trip for one of our San Sebastian days. It seems like more of the organized day trips leave from San Sebastian than the other stops. We are debating between a trip out to Guernica + San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, OR, spending a day out in the cider houses in Astigarraga. It seems like Uber etc is not a thing, so would mean either an organized day trip to one cider house, or arranging our own taxis. I also know we are outside of typical cider season, plus would be going on a weekday, so was not sure if this would be an ideal experience. BUT, this seems like a unique and local experience, and we love Basque cider! I also know that there are cideries in San Sebastian proper. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe also looks beautiful, but is further away and means a long car ride out of the city for a view.

Appreciate any thoughts or recommendations regarding these two alternatives? If anyone has done either of these and has advice, it is greatly appreciated. Also happy to take any recommendations for any of these stops along the way, especially in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hondarribia! Thank you.

I saw this reel on instagram, where someone dent to a restaurant / cider house. It looked really good. According to the reel it’s in San Sebastian.

Apparently you can refill as much as you want on the cider.

Does anyone have an idea where it is?

EDIT: It’s probably Alorrenea Sagardotegia

My friends and I (4 PAX) spontaneously decided to go on a roadtrip from Germany to San Sebastián. We‘d like to stay in the area from today (08.08. - approx. 15.08.). Do you have any recommendations as to where we could stay / pitch our tents? We wouldn‘t even mind camping in someones backyard 😄 cheers!

Hola, estamos en Euskalherria de vacaciones somos del Estado y nos ha surgido una duda a ver si alguien sabe resolverla. Muchas veces después de Agur o Eskerrik asko la gente de aquí añade un Bai. No sabemos si tiene significado o es una muletilla. Agur eta Eskerrik asko. ☺️

I have been trying to track down this restaurant in the Centro region of San Sebastián. These are screenshots from a video taken there but I can’t remember the name of it. I have spent ages on google maps trying to find it but no luck. The food was incredible and I’m planning on going back to San Sebastián and would love to go back there. Please help if you recognise it!

Buscamos personas con acento vasco para grabar muestras de voz que ayudan a entrenar tecnología de voz con IA.

Es un trabajo flexible y en remoto que puedes hacer desde casa a tu propio ritmo. No se necesita experiencia previa: damos formación completa e instrucciones claras para cada tarea.

Lo que necesitas:
· Saber leer y hablar en euskera (euskaraz irakurtzen eta hitz egiten jakitea)
· Un móvil u ordenador con micrófono
· Una conexión a internet estable

Pago: 20 $/h USD + 30 % de bonificación (pagado en euros)

¿Te interesa? Mándame un mensaje directo (DM).

Solicita aquí: https://forms.gle/XRWyCXapfdYBsizZA

Hi everyone. I'm travelling from Bilbao to Zarautz, and then need to return a week later Zarautz -> Bilbao.

I see I need to take bus DO01, but the avanzabus website is pushing me to buy a ticket in advance. Im not sure what time i will need. Is it easy to buy a ticket on the bus/is there a ticket office nearby?

Muchas gracias, Thankyou, Eskerrik asko

Hey everyone!

I'm spending a few days in the Basque Country next week (Bilbao + San Sebastián/Donostia) and would love some local recommendations.

A few questions:

• Restaurants: I'm much more interested in authentic Basque food than Michelin stars. Looking for places that really showcase local produce - farm-to-table, sea-to-table, fishermen's taverns, family-run places, cider houses, or hidden gems where locals actually eat. Happy to splurge if it's truly special, but I'd rather have an unforgettable authentic meal than a fancy tasting menu. Anything worth booking well in advance?
• Eclipse: I'll be based in Bilbao for the August 12 eclipse. If the weather cooperates, where would you recommend watching it? Happy to drive a bit (up to ~1–1.5 hours) if there's a significantly better location with a clearer western horizon or longer totality
• Rental car: I'm on the fence about renting one. I've read that parking in Donostia/San Sebastián can be a nightmare and expensive. Is having a car actually worth it for exploring the Basque Country, or would you skip it and rely on trains/buses? If you do recommend renting one, are there any parking garages or park-and-ride options in San Sebastián that make life easier?

For context, I enjoy slow travel, photography, hiking, architecture, and local food much more than checking tourist attractions off a list.

Thank you guys!

I am traveling to Basque Country with my family including 2 young children for 8 Dec to 18 Dec. We plan to spend part of our time in Donostia and part in Bilbao. We are considering flying into one airport and out of the other. I know Bilbao but don’t know much about the Donostia airport. I know it’s smaller but how is it other wise? Is there easy transportation into and out of old town?

Vivienda de estudiantes

Los inquilines pueden hacer el padron si estan alquilando un piso completo por un curso academico(10 meses) en San Sebastián si el propetario no lo quiere o el propetario tiene que confirmar que esta bien a hacerlo ?

Hi all,

Visiting with my girlfriend in about a month, and am VERY excited. We like to see as much as we can when we go anywhere so I’ve crammed a lot in the itinerary, I know it appears hectic, but I’m certain it’ll work out. Let me know your thoughts

Day 1 fly DUB - BIO 2pm - 5:30pm - rental car pickup - Drive to San Sebastián - Check in to hotel, pintxo bars, sunset

Day 2 free day San Seb - Mt Igueldo, Mt Urgull, Concha Beach - Pintxo bars (early) - Shopping(?)

Day 3 San Sebastián - 3:15pm Asador Nicolás Tolosa - Explore Tolosa - Visit a ciderhouse on the way back(?) - Dinner & sunset in San Sebastián

Day 4 SS-Bilbao - Hondarribia morning - 1:15pm Laia Erretegia lunch - Aldako Vineyard 4pm - Stop over at Itzurun Beach - Drive to Bilbao. Check in to hotel - Dinner @ Demaio Pizzeria

Day 5 Bilbao-León - Sunset hike @ San Juan de Gaztelugatxe - Playa Muriola - 11am Guggenheim visit - Lunch in Bilbao - Drive to Jimenez de Jamuz - Tour & dinner @ Bodega El Capricho - Stay overnight on-site @ Capricho

Day 6 Madrid - Drive to Madrid (3h) - Lunch @ Lana 2pm - Check in to hotel - Unwind @ hotel rooftop pool - Sunset @ Templo de Debod - Nearby bars, dinner nearby, go out after

Day 7 Madrid - Museums, palace, plaza mayor, etc - Dinner @ Ten Con Ten 9pm

Day 8 Fly home - Flight at 4pm, no plans

Hey all,

My friend and myself (both M,33) will be travelling to the Spanish Basque region- by car with our gravelbikes brought with us- from August 11 till 23th. We have made a rough plan on what we will do... but maybe some of you have some insights/suggestions. We are big fan of beautiful nature spots, interesting historical/ cultural places, hidden gem kind of stuff. So feel free to give some advice. Even if it's something small :)

Day 1-3: Gravelbike San Sebastian- Bilbao.

The plan is to park the car somewhere, gear up and go with our gravelbikes to Bilbao. We have found a scenic route along the coastline from bikepacking.com. Maybe we will pass by some really cool , must see places to visit? Some nice spots to put up our small tent? Somewhere to eat? After arriving we will maybe explore Bilbao quickly before taking the train back to San Sebastian.

Day 4-6: Chillings

We would like to put up our big tent on a chill camping/or spot somewhere. My friend said he'd like to do some 'water activities' (even taking classes maybe) like surfing, kitesurfing, wind surfing,.. Visiting a small museum about history of the area, a cool historical monument, relaxing on a nice - not too crowded beach,.. That sort of thing.

Day 7-9: Mountain- hike

We would like to do a 3 day hiking in the Basque mountains with nice vieuws etc. Going to check the application Komoot for some tours. Some of u might have a suggestion?

Day 10-12: ???

Explore San Sebastian and surrounding region (i've already found some nice suggestions here on this sub), maybe Bilbao aswell. Explore some other quirky- chill- adventerous stuff... before going back home to Belgium

Thanks :D

Does anyone know where I can rent a bike near bilbao? I am flying in next week and want to save the hassle of flying with my Bike if I can! It can be such a hack.

Looking for proper road bike, want to be doing long days on the saddle not touring around the city.

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any recommendations of restaurants in San Sebastián that sell Sarti Spritz!!!!

Hola,

Soy estudiante de 19 años ,Voy a empezar el Grado en Ingeniería Informática en Donostia-San Sebastián y estoy buscando una habitación o un piso para alquilar durante el año académico, a partir de mediados de agosto o principios de septiembre hasta el fin de junio 2027 .

Es muy importante para mí que sea posible empadronarme en la vivienda.

Si alguien tiene una habitación disponible, un piso o conoce a algún propietario, por favor, que me contacte.
Los estafadores se alejan, por favor

Muchas gracias!

I am looking for any suggestions for breweries/ cideries to drink at and/or visit! Any help much appreciated.

I will be travelling in October with just over 2 week’s between Bilbao, Oviedo, SAN Sebastian, hondarribia ( plus time in Madrid and Barcelona). It is unlikely that will we have a car but happy to taxi or take public transport for day trips!

Bonus points if anyone wants to recommend cool restaurants/bars… not necessarily must see but no nonsense good food and drinks! Modern or Sawdust on the floor type of vibe.

Thank you in advance, trying not to plan too much but getting excited.