A Basque City
San Sebastian is the city is Spain that is also known as Donostia. The
location of the city is what attracts tourists: along a bay with white sand
beaches and between two high hills, Igeldo and Urgull. The special allure of the
city comes from the coquette house owned by fishermen, and from its modern
districts. One of the most beautiful cities on the coats of Cantabria hosts the
Museum of San Telmo, the Comb of the Winds, and the Kursaal. These are both old
and new elements of the city, but they blend perfectly, making it very
attractive. The capital of a region that both has seas and mountains, San
Sebastian offers to the tourist's eye spectacular views that charm and nourish
the soul.
The Basque Old Town
San Sebastian is a city where the influence of the Basque region is strongly
felt. The streets of the Old Town have a spectacular view towards the La Concha
Bay, so in addition to the historical monuments that are worth sightseeing,
nature offers a wonderful spectacle to the tourist that wonders on the streets
of San Sebastian. It is also in the Old Town that you can find the Comb of the
Winds, an outstanding sculpture created by Eduardo Chillida. Historical and
ecclesiastical monuments, San Vicente and San Maria del Coro Cathedrals are
worth visiting. If you want to see a dominical monument, San Telmo Museum is the
perfect place. The former Dominican convent now hosts archeological and
ethnographical collections, as well as paintings belonging to the greatest
painters of all times. If you want to change the register, go to the Gros Beach.
Here you will find the Kursaal building, a wonderful example of modern
construction, which fits perfectly into the landscape without ruining it.
Cuisine
If you really want to feel that you are in the Basque region, take a tour of
the local cuisine. Travel through cuisine into one of the most famous provinces
in Spain, and in the world. The Basque cuisine is famous for its special flavors
and for the huge number of original dishes. If you like fish, you can go to
Guipuzcoa. It is situated next to the beach, so you can also sunbathe. In
addition to that, you will have the possibility to taste one of the most
delicious dishes containing fish. Hoping that you have decided to visit the
region, I wish you: Have a nice, relaxing holiday!
